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MIDLAND The American Petroleum Institute, along with the Permian Strategic Partnership, is hosting a celebration honoring the ...

The country music albums we're excited to hear in 2026, including Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Stephen Wilson Jr., and more.

MIDLAND, MI – A popular barbecue spot with two locations in Saginaw and Midland has landed a new space in Midland. Big O Burgers & Barbecue, 1900 S. Saginaw Road in Midland, has big plans in store ...

The CMA Country Music special is back for another night of holiday cheer and music. The show returns for the 16th year of country music and Christmas energy. The CMA Country Christmas began back in ...

Megan Moroney is introducing her Cloud 9 era at the 2025 CMA Awards. On Wednesday night, the emo cowgirl took the stage to perform her hit 2025 single “6 Months Later,” just a week after announcing ...

While she didn't take home any awards, Kelsea Ballerini had a big night at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville Nov. 19. The Knoxville-native country singer stunned on the CMA red carpet ...

The Red Clay Strays performed their song “People Hatin’” at the 59th annual CMA Awards. The band was nominated for CMA Vocal Group of the Year. The group recently released their sophomore album, "Made ...

Nearly two months after his breakup with Nicole Kidman was confirmed, the country star took center stage at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards to perform before any trophies were handed out.

Kenny Chesney has a lot to celebrate at the 59th Annual CMA Awards. At the Nov. 19 ceremony, the four-time Entertainer of the Year took the stage to delight the crowd with an epic performance. Chesney ...

For Stephen Wilson Jr., his CMA Awards performance is all about his father. The country singer said his father, who died unexpectedly several years ago before a medical procedure, didn't have money ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country music legend Vince Gill was honored with the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday night. Gill was recognized for his trailblazing career and ...