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Tracy Chapman Makes CMA History With Song From 1988

Tracy Chapman's
'Fast Car' Makes
CMA History

Nov 9, 2023 8:31 AM CST

Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Makes CMA History

She becomes first Black woman to win award as 35-year-old tune snags song of the year

(Newser) - Tracy Chapman just became the first Black woman to win a Country Music Association award—for a song she penned 35 years ago. "Fast Car," which was first released in 1988 but found new popularity this year through a cover by country star Luke Combs , won the first...

Country Music's
Entertainer of
the Year Repeats

Nov 10, 2022 9:00 AM CST

Country Music's Entertainer of the Year Repeats

Singer Luke Combs wins CMA honor 2nd year in a row; Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson also win big

(Newser) - Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he's taken home the night's top honor. "I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true," Combs said, dedicating the award...

CMAs Were a Big Night for
Women Until Surprise Win

Nov 14, 2019 5:05 AM CST

CMAs Were a Big Night for Women Until Surprise Win

Top award went to Brooks, not Underwood

(Newser) - The Country Music Association Awards almost fully honored and highlighted the women of country music—whose songs have been heavily dismissed on country radio over the years—until two words were uttered when they named its entertainer of the year: Garth Brooks. Wednesday night’s show kicked off with a...

He Took CMA's Top Prize:
'I'm Shocked Beyond Shocked'

Nov 15, 2018 4:39 AM CST

He Took CMA's Top Prize: 'I'm Shocked Beyond Shocked'

Keith Urban last won the honor in 2005

(Newser) - Chris Stapleton won the most awards at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards and had the show's best performance, almost capping a perfect night. That was until Keith Urban surprisingly won the top prize—entertainer of the year—moments before the three-hour show wrapped Wednesday night, the AP reports....

CMA Faces Backlash Over
Beyonce-Dixie Chicks Duet

Nov 4, 2016 7:00 AM CDT

CMA Faces Backlash Over Beyonce-Dixie Chicks Duet

Beyonce wasn't country enough for some critics

(Newser) - The surprise collaboration of Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks at the Country Music Association Awards was still rocking the music world on Thursday, but not all were impressed by the electric performance—and some country fans unleashed their anger on social media. The Beyonce-Dixie Chicks performance, which can be seen...

Garth Brooks Wins Big at CMAs

Nov 3, 2016 12:04 AM CDT

Garth Brooks Wins Big at CMAs

Beyonce appeared for a surprise duet

(Newser) - Garth Brooks, who lost entertainer of the year at last year's Country Music Association Awards when he returned to music after a 13-year break, won the top prize at the show Wednesday, the AP reports. Brooks beat out Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and last year's winner,...

3 Things You
Need to Know
About the CMAs

Nov 6, 2014 10:08 AM CST

3 Things You Need to Know About the CMAs

Obama got dissed, Underwood baby's gender got revealed, and Lambert won big

(Newser) - Missed the CMA Awards last night? Three highlights to discuss on your lunch break:

The president got dissed ... again: Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley were back as co-hosts, and, just like last year, they made sure to get in an Obama joke, TMZ reports. "I'll be the first

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Gwyneth Sings, Plays at CMAs

Nov 11, 2010 6:50 AM CST

Gwyneth Sings, Plays at CMAs

But Miranda Lambert wins the night

(Newser) - It was a night of crossovers at yesterday’s Country Music Association Awards: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and pop singer Kelly Clarkson both debuted on the country stage. Paltrow performed the single from her upcoming movie Country Strong, and Clarkson was on hand to sing a duet with Jason Aldean, E!...

Chesney
Is King of
Country
Again

Nov 12, 2008 10:37 PM CST

Chesney Is King of Country Again

(Newser) - Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at the CMA Awards tonight. Chesney's win ties him with Garth Brooks for most in that category. Another big winner was George Straight, who took home honors for best single ("I Saw God Today") and best...

Chesney Tops Country Awards

Nov 8, 2007 3:29 AM CST

Chesney Tops Country Awards

Underwood grabs female vocalist and single of the year

(Newser) - Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year at last night's Country Music Association awards on the strength of his latest release, Just Who I Am. "American Idol's" Carrie Underwood nabbed the awards for best female vocalist and single of the year, while Braid Paisley took home honors for best...