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  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Unites Fans And Artists For A Powerful Celebration Of Country Music And Giving Back lundi 9 juin 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI UNITES FANS AND ARTISTS FOR A POWERFUL CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND GIVING BACK CMA Fest 2025 Draws Estimated 95,000 Fans to Nashville Festival Proceeds Help Power a More Than $2 Million Gift to the CMA Foundation to Strengthen Music Education Programs Relive the Festival’s Biggest Moments When Cody Johnson […]
  • “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” Hosted By Country Stars Cody Johnson And Ashley McBryde, To Air Thursday, June 26 On ABC And Next Day On Hulu mardi 3 juin 2025
    “CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,” HOSTED BY COUNTRY STARS CODY JOHNSON AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, TO AIR THURSDAY, JUNE 26 ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU Three-Hour Primetime Concert Special to be Filmed in Nashville During CMA Fest June 5-8 The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Reveals New Fan Alley Experience And 2025 Lineup Of Returning And First-Time Partners jeudi 29 mai 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS NEW FAN ALLEY EXPERIENCE AND 2025 LINEUP OF RETURNING AND FIRST-TIME PARTNERS SoFi, CELSIUS, Chevrolet, Dr Pepper, Good Molecules, Wild Turkey and More Bring Unforgettable Experiences to Fans in Downtown Nashville CMA Fest presented by SoFi is excited to announce this year’s lineup of new and returning brand partners […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Champions Music Education Through The CMA Foundation mercredi 28 mai 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI CHAMPIONS MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE CMA FOUNDATION The biggest weekend in Country Music is just a week away! Fans from all over the world, and the genre’s biggest names are joining together in Nashville June 5-8 for the 52nd CMA Fest presented by SoFi. In a tradition unique to CMA […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Announces The Return Of Fitness At Fest jeudi 22 mai 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FITNESS AT FEST Fitness Events Sponsored by CELSIUS to Feature Peloton Instructor Callie Gullickson with Special Guests James Maslow and Tayler Holder on Friday, June 6 and Celebrity Trainer Erin Oprea with Tennessee Titans Player Delanie Walker and Kaitlyn Bristowe on Saturday, June 7 Get ready […]
  • Whiskey Jam Reveals Thursday Night Lineup At Ascend Amphitheater During CMA Fest Presented By SoFi mardi 20 mai 2025
    WHISKEY JAM REVEALS THURSDAY NIGHT LINEUP AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER DURING CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI CMA Fest presented by SoFi has added even more exciting performances! The Country Music Association and Whiskey Jam have announced the lineup for its Thursday night takeover at Ascend Amphitheater to deliver a night of high-energy performances in the heart […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Reveals Fan Fair X Lineup mercredi 14 mai 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS FAN FAIR X LINEUP Country Legends and Emerging Acts Set to Appear on Fan Fair X’s CMA Close Up Stage and Spotlight Stage CMA Fest presented by SoFi is right around the corner and the Country Music Association has announced even more acts set to take the stage across […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Reveals Additional Performers During Star-Studded Event In Nashville, June 5-8 mercredi 7 mai 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI REVEALS ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS DURING STAR-STUDDED EVENT IN NASHVILLE, JUNE 5-8 Longest-Running Country Music Festival in the World to Feature More than 300 Acts Throughout Four Days and Nights Variety of Ticket Options Available in Limited Quantity The countdown is on with less than a month to go until CMA Fest […]
  • CMA Fest Presented By SoFi Announces Lineup For Ascend Amphitheater mercredi 16 avril 2025
    CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR NIGHTTIME CONCERTS AT ASCEND AMPHITHEATER Whiskey Jam to Program Performances on Thursday, June 5 Followed by “Jake Owen and Friends” on Friday, June 6 and “Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out” Saturday, June 7 Tickets On Sale Friday, April 18 at CMAfest.com/tickets CMA Fest presented by SoFi is […]
  • CMA Fest Returns To Downtown Nashville June 5-8 With First Presenting Sponsor SoFi mercredi 26 mars 2025
    CMA FEST RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE JUNE 5-8 WITH FIRST PRESENTING SPONSOR SOFI World’s Longest-Running Country Music Festival Reveals Initial Artist Lineup Variety of Ticket Options On Sale Now, with Nissan Stadium Single-Night Tickets Available Starting Friday, March 28 at 10:00 AM/CTPortion of Ticket Proceeds Support Music Education Programs Nationwide, with All Artists Donating Their […]

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Martina McBride Stands Up for Country Artists in Fight Against AI Deepfakes

Country legend Martina McBride isn’t just using her voice to belt powerhouse ballads anymore — she’s using it to protect that very voice from being faked, cloned, or manipulated without her consent.

Martina McBride Stands Up for Country Artists in Fight Against AI Deepfakes

This week, McBride testified before the U.S. Senate in support of the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting artists and everyday Americans from AI-generated deepfakes. And y’all, this isn’t just about politicians and tech nerds arguing in a room — this is about preserving the heart of country music: authenticity.

What Is the NO FAKES Act?

In a nutshell, this proposed law would make it illegal to use someone’s voice or likeness without consent, especially through AI voice cloning and deepfake tech. It creates a new federal property right for every individual and helps victims take action if someone uses their image or sound deceptively.

Why It Matters to Country Fans

Martina put it plainly:

“Imagine the harm an AI deepfake could do... using my voice in songs that belittle or justify abuse.”

Let that sink in. One of country music’s most respected voices — the woman who gave us “Independence Day” — is worried someone could twist her legacy into something she never stood for. And she’s not alone. Nearly 400 artists and entertainers have backed the NO FAKES Act, demanding guardrails to keep AI from messing with the music, stories, and values we hold dear.

Support From Across the Industry

The hearing also featured support from leaders at RIAA, YouTube, and even Consumer Reports. The message? Innovation is great, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of trust, truth, or personal rights.

“[The bill] targets only malicious applications and sets the stage for legitimate licensing — but only with real and meaningful consent.” — RIAA Chairman Mitch Glazier

What’s Next?

The NO FAKES Act is headed toward a Senate vote, and lawmakers in the House are already getting in formation behind it. This growing momentum signals that protecting voices — literal and figurative — is finally taking priority in Washington.

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Burn The Tickets, Build The Bonfire

Why Backyard Parties Are Beating Big-Ticket Country Festivals

Backyard Bonfire Parties & Playlists

Okay, y’all—we need to talk. I know the allure of a mega-festival is strong: big names, big lights, big moments. But you know what else is big? That price tag. And in this economy, dropping a car payment (or two) with TicketMaster just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers in a dusty field for three days isn’t just unrealistic—it’s absurd.


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2025 ACM Watch Guide & Winners

How to watch the 2025 ACM awards, what to expect, and who's already won!

Alright y’all, buckle up—tonight’s the big one. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are hittin’ your screens live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and let me tell you, this ain’t just another awards show. It’s a full-blown country music extravaganza, and who better to helm this honky-tonk hoedown than the queen herself, Reba McEntire?

2025 ACM Watch Guide & Winners


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Emily Ann Roberts Celebrates Everyday Grit in “Scratching Out a Living” Official Music Video

Emily Ann Roberts just dropped the kind of music video that hits home for every working woman juggling too many plates and doing it all with a tired grin and a whole lot of grit.

Emily Ann Roberts Celebrates Everyday Grit in “Scratching Out a Living” Official Music Video


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