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If We Ran the CMA Awards… (2019 Edition)
On August 12th, the Country Music Association posted its “CMA Nominee Showcase,” featuring the results of the second round of voting in each of the 12 categories for this year’s CMA awards. The...
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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time,...
Hall of Famers Alabama, Patsy Cline and Emmylou Harris are among the many veteran artists on this part of the list. #830 The Band Perry, “All Your Life” #1 | 2011 JK: I’m partial to some of the singles...
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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time,...
Early hits from Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and Charley Pride are among the highlights of this section. #730 Sugarland, “Stuck Like Glue” #2 | 2010 JK: I’ll always resent this tacky, shticky single–...
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The Twenty Best Singles of 2019
As the decade draws to a close, the gulf between what’s best and what’s on the radio is wider than ever. Here are our picks for the twenty best singles of 2019. Best of 2019 Albums | Singles #20 “No...
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The Ten Best Albums of 2019
If we were reminded of anything in 2019, it was that the participation of Brandi Carlile or Rhiannon Giddens in a project means it’s going to be great. Here are our picks for the ten best albums of...
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The Best Albums of the Decade, Part Two: #75-#51
The Best of the Decade, 2010-2019 Albums #100-#76 | #75-#51 | #50-#26 | #25-#1 Singles #100-#76 | #75-#51 | #50-#26 | #25-#1 Our Best Albums of the Decade list continues with another 25 entries. #75...
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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time,...
Because this list is kind of ridiculous, there are two Blake Shelton singles from the same album on this part of the countdown. #660 Faith Hill, “It Matters to Me” #1 | 1995 JK: Hill’s finest moment on...
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CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2020 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...
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A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time,...
This beautiful mess of a list continues. #430 Diamond Rio, “Beautiful Mess” #1 | 2002 KJC: I remember being surprised that this went to #1 when it was first released. I’m even more surprised that it’s...
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Every storm runs out of rain, just like we’re runnin’ outta patience for this list. #330 Little Texas, “God Blessed Texas” #4 | 1993 KJC: Little Texas ballads >>>> Little Texas bangers....
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