The Country Music Association Awards has been a fixture in country music since its first show, which was untelevised, in 1967. The awards show has almost exclusively taken place in Nashville, aside from 2005’s show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Many musicians have etched their names into the history of the genre […]
Texas has its own soundtrack — a mix of honky-tonk anthems, southern rock staples and singalongs that echo from dance halls to tailgate parties. Whether it’s George Strait at the rodeo or ZZ Top on the car radio, these songs have become part of the Lone Star DNA. RELATED: 30 Smallest Towns in Texas RELATED: […]
Garth Brooks was country music’s highest-certified artist, until Luke Combs surpassed the “Friends in Low Places” singer for the honor, according to Billboard. It was announced Monday that Combs was certified by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) as the genre’s leader. Combs has sold and streamed over 168 million units, according to the RIAA, […]
The Academy of Country Music Awards has been a fixture in the genre since its first ceremony in 1966, recognizing hundreds of artists over the last 60 years. Ahead of its 61st anniversary, here are the 30 artists who’ve won the most ACM Awards: RELATED: Country Artists Who Play Golf RELATED: Lainey Wilson Drops New […]