Country music's favorite Texas cowboy, George Strait, won his first Grammy after three decades of hits, while other country music favorites landed Grammys of their own.

Feb 9, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Jewel, and Jon Bon Jovi are the latest in a long line of rock and pop stars to find success with country music.

May 5, 2009 - Christine Mann

An unbeatable Taylor Swift, plus Zac Brown Band, Hanna Montana soundtrack, Rascal Flatts, and Sugarland muscled out older acts to lead the country music album charts.

Jan 4, 2010 - Christine Mann

Country star Carrie Underwood won six fan voted honors at the inaugural American Country Awards. Discovered on American Idol, Underwood is a mega-success.

Dec 7, 2010 - Christine Nyholm

Platinum-selling country newcomer Taylor Swift was co-host for the recent 51st annual Grammy nominations ceremony in L.A., which included some of country music's best.

Dec 4, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Carrie Underwood made ACM Awards history April 18, 2010, by becoming the first female artist to win Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Apr 20, 2010 - Lisa L. Rollins

For the first time ever, the American Country Awards conducted what will be an annual awards show honoring the best in country music.

Dec 8, 2010 - Lisa L. Rollins

A music profile on the life, accolades, and the illustrious music career of the beloved "Coal Miner's Daughter," country music veteran Loretta Lynn

Dec 8, 2010 - Markos Papadatos

With '09 drawing to a close and more Awards shows just around the corner, celebrity hijinx is sure to continue stunning the live audience.

Dec 22, 2009 - Alexis J Hyatt

Adele, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry win big at this year's American Music Awards that took place on Sunday, November 20, 2011.

Nov 21, 2011 - Markos Papadatos

Country Star Miranda Lambert won her first Grammy award for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" for "The House That Built Me."

Feb 19, 2011 - Markos Papadatos

Formerly known as the Christian Country Music Awards, the annual ICM Awards show will feature stars such as Randy Houser, Jason Crabb and Craig Morgan at its 2009 event.

Sep 17, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum names Charlie McCoy, multi-instrumentalist/singer Barbara Mandrell and guitarist-recording artist Roy Clark as 2009 inductees.

Aug 11, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Country music's Eric Durrance closed 2008 on a career high as the opening act for headliner Jason Aldean only to find his home destroyed. From the ashes, he's found hope.

May 23, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

The music awards is the biggest night on the Kiwi entertainment calendar and a not-to-miss event where fans and stars celebrate the best of local New Zealand music.

Oct 5, 2009 - Yahan Wu

The CMA announced its finalists for the 43rd CMA Awards to be held Nov. 11, 2009. A handful of country singers, from Keith Urban to Taylor Swift, scored the most nods.

Sep 9, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

The 2009 Country Music Association Awards, aside from celebrating the genre's top entertainers and musicians, will also honor the country-radio industry's broadcasters.

Sep 14, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Justin Bieber will perform at the the 2011 American Music Awards. The teen singer was added to the list, along with 4 other performers, on Oct. 24.

Oct 24, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

The 39th Annual American Music Awards saw Justin Bieber get shut out of awards but perform in two songs.

Nov 21, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Chicago born rapper, producer, author, and singer, Kanye West, is no stranger to public pandemonium.

Sep 14, 2009 - Lindsay Dellinger