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2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees

February 26, 2021 Kevin John Coyne 2

The nominees for the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards have just been announced. 

If We Ran the CMA Awards… (2020 Edition)

August 9, 2020 Jonathan Keefe 11

Five of the CU crew attempt to find the diamonds in a very rough second ballot of CMA nominees.

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July 30, 2020 Zackary Kephart 6

This review roundup features a few singles recently sent to country radio.

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Career highlights from Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, and Shania Twain populate this part of the list.

NPR “Turning the Tables” List – A Conversation, Part Seven: Pop Goes the Country Universe (MIA & WTF)

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We wrap up our NPR feature with a look at the baffling inclusions and exclusions from beyond the Country Universe.

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