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This photo combo shows from left, Zach Top, Beyonce, and Jelly Roll. (AP Photo/File)

The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great

The Grammys’ country album category has been split into two for the 2026 award show. The Recording Academy has announced that the best country album category is now the best contemporary country album and a best traditional album category has been created.

This photo provided by the office of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee shows Gov. Bill Lee, left, giving country musician Jelly Roll news of his official pardon Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at the Tennessee Governor's Mansion in Oak Hill, Tenn. (Brandon Hull/Office of Gov. Bill Lee via AP)

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past

Joe Ely performs during the "Tsunami Relief — Austin to South Asia" concert at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, Texas Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. (AP Photo/Kelly West, file)

Joe Ely, a Texas songwriter whose legacy touched rock and punk, dies age 78

Blanco Brown arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics

Brandon Lake poses for a portrait Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

Carly Pearce preaches more love, less judgment, on ‘Church Girl’

Country star Carly Pearce is preaching inclusion and acceptance with her new single “Church Girl” - and says it’s what an “angry world” needs right now. (Jan. 28)

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Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at CMA Awards

Brandon Lake moves into the world of country

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Lainey Wilson, center, performs "Ring Finger" during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

Reba McEntire: ‘Happy’s Place’ is like ‘lightning in a bottle’

Dolly Parton responds to health concerns

Dolly Parton’s sister apologizes for alarming fans with appeal to pray for music icon

Morgan Wallen, left, appears in court to plead guilty to reckless endangerment charges related to throwing a chair off a six-story balcony Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

Newly released police footage shows Morgan Wallen’s arrest for throwing a chair off a balcony

Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the American Music Awards on Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

In this April 14, 2012 file photo, Thom Yorke, left, and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead perform during the band's headlining set at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 5-11

Halsey arrives at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Bruce Springsteen watches play between Jannik Sinner, of Italy, and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 21-27

Nick Jonas, from left, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers perform on NBC's Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 14-20

This combination of photos shows Ella Langley performing in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2024, left, Megan Moroney performing in New York on Dec. 31, 2024, center, and Lainey Wilson performing in Nashville, Tenn., on June 9, 2023. (AP Photo)

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

Keke Palmer arrives at the premiere of "The Pickup" on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 24-30

‘Sesame Street’ muppets Elmo and Abby Cadabby make their Grand Ole Opry debut

Sesame Street's Elmo, left, performs with Lauren Alaina at the Grand Ole Opry, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

‘Sesame Street’ stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut

Trump says he’s hosting the Kennedy Center Honors; announces Strait, Stallone and Kiss as recipients

Josh Horowitz, from left, Andy Samberg, and Mike Judge attend the Comedy Central Adult Animation: "South Park," "Beavis & Butt-Head," and "Digman!" panel during Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 17-23

Emmylou Harris appears at the MusiCares Person of the Year award ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2019, left, and Brad Paisley poses for a portrait in New York on Nov. 18, 2019. (AP Photo)

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Bailey Zimmerman poses for a portrait on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out

This image released by Warner Records shows "Veronica Electronica" by Madonna. (Warner Records via AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 10-16

Jeannie Seely arrives at the 56th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 9, 2022. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like ‘Don’t Touch Me,’ dies at 85

Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors President, left, presents T-Shirts to Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, center, during a basketball clinic hosted by the Giants of Africa Foundation in Lagos Nigeria, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 3-9

Soulja Boy performs during the Summer Smash Music Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Bridgeview, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 27-Aug. 2

Julianne Hough introduces a performance from "Buena Vista Social Club" during the 78th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 20-26

Burna Boy poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign of Weakness’ fulfills his rock star dreams

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the world premiere of "Heads of State" at Alice Tully Hall on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 13-19

Over beer and bluegrass, veterans and civilians create a family at this American Legion post

Billy Hazelwood, 90, dances with Hillary Fretland, 32, as a band plays on stage at American Legion Post 82, a tiny two-room club with a reputation of featuring big name acts and weekly events which include two-step dance lessons, bluegrass night, card games and of course karaoke, pictured Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

An American Legion post breaks down barriers and creates community over beers and bluegrass

Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 6-12

Parker McCollum poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Country singer Parker McCollum’s dreams all came true. A new self-titled album brought new ones

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