CMA Flashback: Entertainer of the Year (2024 Edition)
Our CMA Flashback series concludes with the biggest honor of them all: Entertainer of the Year.
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2024 Edition)
Here's a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year's nominees.
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2024 Edition)
Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year's contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2024 Edition)
The historical list of Male Vocalist nominees and winners is updated for 2024.
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2024 Edition)
The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year's nominees.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Living Proof”
Ricky Van Shelton ends the decade with a Male Vocalist trophy and a damn good ballad.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “From a Jack to a...
This is the first Ricky Van Shelton cover to sound like a cover.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I’ll Leave This...
Ricky Van Shelton weaves a forgotten single into a modern standard.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Don’t We All...
A revival of Music City songwriters on par with Linda and Emmylou's classic records.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Life Turned Her...
Merle Haggard's final Billboard No. 1 hit.
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Somebody Lied”
A phenomenal vocalist earns his first No. 1 hit.
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2022 Edition)
Originally called the Horizon Award when introduced in 1981, the New Artist of the Year award is given to the developing artist that voters feel have demonstrated the most growth in their career during...
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2021 Edition)
Because country music is a radio-driven format, it has usually allowed for a large number of artists to have success at any given time. The nature of the other CMA Awards categories leave them...
View ArticleCMA Flashback: Male Vocalist of the Year (2021 Edition)
Our CMA Flashback series begins with the Male Vocalist of the Year category. For a look back at the other major categories, visit our CMA Awards page. 2021 Dierks Bentley Eric Church Luke Combs...
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Backroads”
“Backroads” Ricky Van Shelton Written by Charlie Major Radio & Records #1 (1 week) May 22, 1992 Ricky Van Shelton tops the chart for the last time. The Road to No. 1 Since breaking through at...
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Ricky Van Shelton, “Keep it Between...
“Keep it Between the Lines” Ricky Van Shelton Written by Kathy Louvin and Russell Smith Billboard #1 (2 weeks) October 12 – October 19, 1991 Radio & Records #1 (1 week) October 4, 1991 A tender...
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I am a Simple Man”
“I am a Simple Man” Ricky Van Shelton Written by Walt Aldridge Billboard #1 (1 week) July 27, 1991 Ricky Van Shelton keeps the hits coming with his fourth album. The Road to No. 1 Shelton actually...
View ArticleEvery #1 Country Single of the Nineties: Ricky Van Shelton, “I’ve Cried My...
“I’ve Cried My Last Tear For You” Ricky Van Shelton Written by Tony King and Chris Waters Billboard #1 (1 week) June 2, 1990 Radio & Records #1 (1 week) May 18, 1990 Ricky Van Shelton scores his...
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