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Country lifestyle site Digital Rodeo and digital media company Eventful, Inc have teamed for The Next Country Star Competition. Unsigned bands and artists 13 or older who live in the US will compete for a chance to record three singles in Nashville, plus receive a customized website and a trip to November's CMA Awards. A panel of music industry execs will select five finalists; fans will pick the eventual winner, announced Oct. 3. For more information and to opt in, click here.
The Summer 2026 Print Special featuring:
Country Radio Hall
of Famers
Eric Church's Sinners @ 20
ACM Radio Winners & Carter Faith
Troy Tomlinson:
The Interview
2026 ACM Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 ACM Nominees
Inside This Issue:
MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead