Arts Sep 07 Lainey Wilson garners six CMA Awards nominations, including new artist of the year By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
Arts Oct 22 Country music singer Charley Pride to get lifetime achievement award Trailblazing country music star Charley Pride will get a lifetime achievement award at the CMA Awards in November. By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
Arts Nov 14 Garth Brooks wins entertainer of the year at CMAs, despite female push Brooks won the top prize over Carrie Underwood, who many had hoped would be the first female to win entertainer of the year since 2011. By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
Politics Nov 09 Underwood, Paisley poke fun at politics, President Trump at CMA Awards The Country Music Association initially asked reporters covering the show to refrain from asking musicians about politics or recent shootings. Artists and journalists balked and the restrictions were lifted. By Associated Press