2020 CMA Awards: Best, Worst and Most WTF Moments
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Country Music Lists
Eric Church's overdue win, Maren Morris' triumphant speech, and the toll of Covid
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The 2020 CMA Awards Aimed for Normal, But Covid Loomed Large
Posted in: Country MusicWith a live but small audience, jocular co-hosts, and surprise wins, the CMAs tried to put on a business-as-usual production during a pandemic
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‘A Short-Lived Odyssey’: The Story of the Black Country Music Association
Posted in: Music FeaturesHow a group of black country singers came together in Nashville to create a once-thriving community
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Some Nashville Stars Are Crying ‘Hypocrisy’ Over Election Celebrations. Here’s Why They’re Wrong
Posted in: Country MusicArtists like Morgan Wallen and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line are drawing a false equivalency between spontaneous election parties and organized concerts
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For Music’s Crew Workers, 2020 Has Been Devastating
Posted in: Music Biz FeaturesThese road warriors were planning on a huge year. Seven months into the pandemic, they’re struggling to get by, dealing with crippling mental health issues, and contemplating new careers
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Nashville Music Clubs Get Emergency Relief Funding: ‘It Buys Us Some Time’
Posted in: Music NewsSmall venues like Exit/In, the 5 Spot have been in jeopardy since the pandemic shut down live music
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Welcome to Nashville, Where We’re Just Realizing There’s a Pandemic
Posted in: Country MusicAfter weeks of tourists flocking to the bars on Broadway, the city is finally taking action. But is it enough?
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Front Country Preview New Album With Blistering ‘Amerikan Dream’
Posted in: Country Music"The 'American Dream' has never really been accessible to all," singer Melody Walker says of Nashville band's new release from 'Impossible World'
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Kid Rock’s Nashville Bar Loses Beer Permit Over Covid-19 Violations
Posted in: Country MusicKid Rock's Big Ass Honky-Tonk and Rock & Roll Steakhouse is among four venues hit with temporary permit suspensions for serving patrons at the bar
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Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe Is Built on Intimacy. How Does It Carry On?
Posted in: Country MusicBluebird Cafe president and GM Erika Wollam Nichols talks about the future of the Music City landmark
