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Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans

Few artists could match Tony Bennett’s ability to transcend generations, and bring them together in admiration of his warm, powerful voice.

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Luke Combs tops CMA Awards; Loretta Lynn, Lewis honored

Alan Jackson to get CMA lifetime achievement award

CMA Awards to open with a tribute to the late Loretta Lynn

Timbaland, REM, among Songwriters inductees

The Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York honors class of 2024: R.E.M, Timbaland, Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford. Also honored, Diane Warren who received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award. (June 14)

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Stars arrive at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Stars pay tribute to Tony Bennett

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Country Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell returns to Grand Ole Opry to celebrate 50th anniversary

Carrie Underwood amps up her wattage with new album, tour

The queen of country glamour Carrie Underwood brought the bling to the CMA Fest as she introduced her latest record, “Denim & Rhinestones.”

New this week: Carrie Underwood, ‘The Janes,’ Adam Sandler

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Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean win big at CMT Music Awards

Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean were the big winners at the CMT music awards. Underwood and Aldean won video of the year and collaborative video of the year Monday night for their duet “If I Didn’t Love You” on the show from Nashville, Tennessee that uses fan votes to honor the best in country mus

Complete list of winners from the CMT Music Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Complete list of winners from the 2022 CMT Music Awards:

Video of the year: Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood, “If I Didn’t Love You”

Country star Kane Brown leads nominees for CMT Music Awards

Kane Brown is the leading nominee for the 2022 CMT Music Awards, which celebrates the best in country music videos.

American Music Awards winners includes BTS, Rodrigo, Swift

List of winners at Sunday’s American Music Awards:

Artist of the year: BTS

New artist of the year: Olivia Rodrigo

Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage

The CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards.

Chris Stapleton, Eric Church share top CMA nominations

Country stars Chris Stapleton and Eric Church will go toe-to-toe with each other at this year’s Country Music Association Awards, vying in the same top five categories.

Underwood wins at CMT Awards; Gladys Knight, H.E.R. perform

Carrie Underwood has extended her record as the most decorated artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards — thanks to her song “Hallelujah.”

List of winners at the 2021 CMT Music Awards

A list of winners at the 2021 CMT Music Awards, held Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee.

— Video of the year: Carrie Underwood and John Legend, “Hallelujah”

CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda Martell

Linda Martell, one of the pioneers for Black acts in country music and the first Black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry, will be honored at the 2021 CMT Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood’s faith shines through on church hymns

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Don’t get her wrong, Carrie Underwood loves to sing about getting revenge on the cheating ex and belting out ballads on award show stages in dazzling gowns.

Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year.

Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers.

Highlights from the CMT Music Awards in Nashville

Get in the holiday mood with Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton

Here’s a collection of 2020 holiday albums reviewed by The Associated Press.

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Carrie Underwood, “My Gift” (Capitol Nashville)

Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she’ll need to make more room on her shelf.

Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year’s CMA Awards in November.

Q&A: Underwood on holiday album and her little drummer boy

NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy Award for cutest collaboration of the year goes to Carrie Underwood and her 5-year-old son Isaiah.

Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each.

Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACMs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In surprise twist that fit an unexpected year of firsts, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the first time the top prize has been split between two artists.

Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Music is launching several new radio shows hosted by A-list musical acts, including Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood.

Garth Brooks doesn’t want to win CMA entertainer award again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association’s entertainer of the year award, saying it’s time for someone else to win the top prize.

Coachella, Stagecoach canceled this year over virus concerns

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Despite female push, Garth Brooks bests Underwood at CMAs

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.

Ready for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthem

The NHL could be on the way to its version of “Are You Ready For Some Football?”

The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC Sports’ “Wednesday Night Hockey.”

This girl is on fire: Maren Morris leads CMA nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Maren Morris has a chance to win up to eight trophies including album of the year at the 2019 Country Music Association Awards thanks to her work as an artist, songwriter and producer.

Joan Jett, Underwood to perform ‘Sunday Night Football’ open

Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season’s “Sunday Night Football” opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Brad Paisley out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to host CMAs

Carrie Underwood, who has hosted the Country Music Association Awards since 2008 with Brad Paisley, is losing her partner-in-crime.