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Academy of Country Music layoffs impact high-level staffers
The Academy of Country Music hit with layoffs following its 60th ACM Awards last month. 'Menswear city': Iconic brand expands ...
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Layoffs at the Academy of Country Music Trim Multiple High-Level Jobs After Landmark ACM Awards Broadcast
After a landmark ACM Awards and renewing a partnership with Amazon Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music cut its staff in wide layoffs.
Country Bands Are Back. These Five Are Having Major Moments
While groups have long been a pillar of country music, this rising crop operates outside the traditional genre lines.
'Your racism is showing again': Beyoncé fans lay into Grammy switch-up
Instagram user Kiara Marqui Butler, whose bio says they are "htx born and raised," commented, "Traditional Country Album = White. Contemporary Country Album = Black... Your racism is showing again." ...
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"So best white country and best black country?" – Netizens react to Grammys splitting 'Best Country Album' into two, post Beyoncé’s win
The Recording Academy announced on June 12, 2025, that the 68th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 1, 2026, will feature two new categories in country music: Best Traditional Country Album and Best ...
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Grammys move goalposts in response to Beyoncé’s win
Grammy Awards announce new Traditional Country Album category after Beyoncé's historic win, sparking accusations of racism ...
Old Dominion’s new album, ‘Barbara,’ won’t lean on band’s record-breaking laurels
Old Dominion will release their new album, “Barbara,” on Aug. 22. The 13-track project includes the previously released “Me ...
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The Grammys Just Made a Major Change that Country Music Fans Need to Know
The Grammy awards are seven months away, but the Recording Academy just announced a change that will have a serious impact on ...