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The nominees for the 2020 CMT Awards are out. And not only are they out, you can vote now to help your favorite country music artist win in their category! In contrast to other music awards, CMT is all fan based and gives the fans a voice to praise incredible artists. The fan-voted CMT Awards hand...

Are you under 30, working in the western industry and deeply passionate about the future of western women? COWGIRL 30 Under 30 2021 applications are now open! Without a doubt, the landscape of the Western industry has changed. It has become modernized and digitized to an extent that has not been seen before. Behind the...

Back in 2019, Tenille Townes was on COWGIRL‘s list of New Forces of Female in Country Music. Apparently, Canada noticed her talent, too; the CCMA Awards announced their nominations on Wednesday, and Tenille Townes is nominated for not one, not two, but six awards! “My heart is bursting right now and I feel so grateful...

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) hands out five awards this year to deserving trainers. These professionals not only had an exceptional 2019, but they’ve been working hard in the reining industry their entire careers. It’s time they’re recognized on a national level for all that they’ve accomplished!   Horseman of the Year—Craig Schmersal Craig...

Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” and its many remixes were essentially the sensation of 2019. The unique combo of country and hip hop definitely made ears perk up when the original song was released in spring 2019, and the Grammys noticed. Lil Nas X will be performing at the 2020 Grammys! In addition to...

Are you ready for the GRAMMYs? Some of our favorite country men and women are nominated for awards this year. Here’s the complete list of the 2020 GRAMMYs nominees: Best Country Solo Performance ALL YOUR’N Tyler Childers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Childers (@timmytychilders) GIRL GOIN’ NOWHERE Ashley McBryde View...

While Alexis Bloomer was hosting interviews during CMA Week at Sharla McCoy’s Music Row Live for the Wrangler Network, she came into contact with country heartthrob Luke Bryan. And – get this – he serenaded her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexis Kimzey (@alexisbloomertv) Bloomer reveals on Instagram that “he didn’t shake...

Holy hosts! Country music symbols Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, and past cover Cowgirl Reba McEntire will host the 2019 CMA Awards. Rather than traditional co-host Brad Paisley by Carrie’s side, this year, there will be some major girl power onstage in a time when the country scene needs it most. View this post on Instagram...