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How Grammy Nominees Are Really Decided Will Shock You

This week on the Country Music Media Podcast: Billboard revealed that most Grammy Awards categories — including all of the country categories — aren't decided by voters. Say what? The 2021 Grammy Awards are on Sunday March 14 but this information will shape how you look at all awards shows moving forward. Also (14:30) Billy gives his predictions for the country categories at the Grammys. Read: Who Picks the Grammy Nominees in Billboard Read: 12 Grammy Rules That Will Surprise You ...

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  Kid Rock + the Do Nothing All Stars

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  Meet Ward Guenther - The Best A&R Man In Nashville

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  A Luke Bryan Reality Show? Don’t Act Surprised

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  Does Objectivity Exist In Country Music Media? Marcus Dowling Explores Wha…

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  Morgan Wallen's Ban Is Doing More Harm Than Good

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  Alison Bonaguro, On Leaving CMT, Chet Flippo + the Jake Owen Paradox

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  The Whole World’s Gone Country, But Why?

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  If Maren Morris Was a Stock, Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?

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  Miranda Lambert’s 'The Marfa Tapes': A One-Word Review

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  Tyler Mahan Coe: Cocaine & Rhinestones Host On Country Today, Country Medi…

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  Kip Moore’s Good Life Is ... Different, Plus Bad Band Names