2026 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations: See the full list

The ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, May 17 in Las Vegas.
Taste of Country

Remembering Don Schlitz’s Most Iconic Songs — 25 Greatest Hits

A short list of Don Schlitz's best songs reads like a short list of the greatest country songs ever recorded. Very few ...
Taste of Country

Three Surprising Country Music American Music Awards Nominations

Most people say there are too many awards shows, but the 2026 American Music Awards nominations show why we should protect ...
American Songwriter

CMA Honors Multi-Hit Songwriters at the 2026 Triple Play Awards

The 2026 Triple Play Awards honored songwriters in Nashville who have earned three No. 1 hits in a 12-month period.

Writer Kenny Rogers’ iconic song ‘The Gambler,’ a country music hall of famer, dead at 73

Don Schlitz, known for writing Kenny Rogers’ iconic song “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness. He was 73. The Grand Ole Opry and country music hall of famer was ...

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson Lead 2026 ACM Awards Nominations

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will air live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las ...

Country music hall of famer who wrote iconic song dead at 73

Don Schlitz, known for writing Kenny Rogers’ iconic song “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after a sudden ...