ICYMI: Paisley, KSCS, CMA
ICYMI: Brad Paisley pranked Carrie Underwood during American Idol auditions in Nashville at his alma mater, Belmont University. Paisley will appear this season as a guest mentor alongside Keke Palmer.
Nineteen-year-old KSCS/Dallas Board Op Brett Chastain got an unexpected chance to say thank you to a doctor who saved his life after a childhood accident, which revealed a brain tumor. Watch here.
Due to winter weather and hazardous conditions, the CMA postponed its Touring Awards, originally set for Jan. 27, until June 2.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
Inside This Issue:
Exstream: What Is Mainstream Country?
You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
Survey Says: NuVoodoo Research