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The Country Music Association and ABC announced that “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, airing live on ABC at 8/7c. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will once again shine a spotlight on the genre’s most exceptional talent, honoring outstanding achievements and celebrating excellence across the industry. Details on […]

Today a new beacon of hope has been birthed. The debut album from Sammyfunk – aptly titled We Are Sammyfunk – has arrived on digital platforms across the globe. Led by eccentric rock n’ roll front-man Sammy T. Taylor the album is expansive despite its relatively short track of list of 8 songs. With the

A testament to not settling for anything less than his truest form of self-expression, Jedd Hughes’s latest album, Nightshades, finds the Australia-born, Nashville-based songwriter and musician’s technicolor musical world blossoming into its fullest potential. Combining mesmerizingly deep and inspiring songwriting with heartbreakingly beautiful guitar playing, carrying listeners to a multitude of unique sonic landscapes, full

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and fastest rising voice in country music, Max McNown, released his new single “Same Questions” alongside a moving performance video via Fugitive Recordings x The Orchard x Columbia Records. “”When I wrote ‘Same Questions’ I knew I wanted to write a breakup song, but in a different way – through the lens of

As part of its core mission, the Country Music Association celebrates excellence not just once a year, but all year long, throughout every corner of the Country Music industry. As the premier trade association for the genre, CMA honors the artists and creatives, broadcasters, touring professionals, and industry leaders whose contributions continue to shape and

Maverick Magazine takes a look at Wyatt Flores’ unfiltered honesty in country music and how that translates through to his lyricism and relatability. Wyatt Flores is not just another rising country star—he’s a storyteller whose music feels deeply personal, yet universally relatable. From his breakout single Please Don’t Go to his recent album Welcome to

Maverick Magazine takes a look at the instruments and accessories that enable country music headliners perform their best for their fans at festivals like C2C From the rich tones of the Martin D-28 to the versatility of the Kyser Quick-Change Capo, country music’s finest rely on top-tier instruments and accessories to shape their sound. Featuring

How did you get into country music? I have always listened to country music—it’s the biggest genre in Ireland. Growing up, it was everywhere, from shops to petrol stations. I was exposed to different genres through my brothers and babysitters, but country was the one we all agreed on. At 16, I planned to take

The Castellows’ Place They Call Home is a heartfelt country ballad blending nostalgia, harmonies, and timeless storytelling with Flatland Cavalry’s signature sound As the country music landscape continues to evolve, The Castellows have emerged as one of the most compelling voices in the revival of traditional country harmonies. Their rise to prominence has been marked

Dierks Bentley’s journey from honky-tonk rebel to country legend proves he’s still pickin’, grinnin’, and reinventin’ his sound. Maverick takes a look at Dierks Bentley’s country music journey Few artists in modern country music have demonstrated the longevity, versatility, and artistry of Dierks Bentley. Since bursting onto the scene with What Was I Thinkin’ in