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CMA Apologizes, But Are Country Fans Buying It?
Country fans know who Sammy Kershaw should replace on the red carpet, but would it make a difference?

Michigan Homeowners Can Get Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
After two carbon monoxide deaths in Hillsdale County, Michigan officials are urging families to check their detectors. Free alarms may be available.

UPDATE: 2026 CMA Awards Performers Revealed
There will also be a celebration of Brooks & Dunn's career and a tribute to Dolly Parton.

Miranda Lambert Would Rather Do This for Her Birthday
Miranda Lambert's birthday looks a lot different these days, think bonfire, s'mores, and '90s country instead of a wild night out.

Detroit Metro Named One of America’s Most Chaotic Thanksgiving Airports
Detroit Metro ranks fourth in a new study of America’s most chaotic Thanksgiving airports, with delays, cancellations and heavy passenger traffic.

Lansing's Bates & Edmonds Auto: Now the R.E. Olds Museum
The former home of Bates / Edmonds Auto is a Michigan State Historic Site located next to the Grand River in Lansing...

Paranormal Investigators Search the Wrong Cemetery for Activity
The spirits of the murdered Morris family supposedly roam a graveyard, yet investigators search in another one that's four miles away...

From Garth Brooks to Tim McGraw: 5 Men Who Shaped '90s Country
Arena-sized shows, unforgettable honky-tonk hits and songs that still bring back the decade — these five artists each left their own mark on country music.

Carly Pearce Lands Her First Acting Role in ‘My Jesus'
Carly is stepping in front of the cameras for a very different kind of performance. The country singer is making her film debut in 'My Jesus,' the movie inspired by Anne Wilson's journey from a teenager posting a singing video to a rising Christian music star.

Remember Edmund’s Pastime? Something New Is Now There
Remember Edmund's Pastime on Lansing's Eastside? The former restaurant has a new tenant, and the building's latest business has a pretty clever name.

40 Jackson County Restaurants Are Giving You a Reason to Eat Out This Week
Jackson County Restaurant Week runs November 9-15, featuring special menu selections at 40 restaurants. Enjoy everything from BBQ to pasta, explore new favorites, and enter to win a prize.

5 Male Country Singers Without a CMA Entertainer of the Year Win
These five male country stars have impressive CMA résumés, including multiple wins and several Entertainer of the Year nominations. Two haven't even received an EOTY nod.

These 5 Female Country Superstars Have CMA Wins - But Not EOTY
Between them, these five women have dozens of CMA wins and plenty of major nominations, yet none has taken home the association's top honor.

CMA Awards Red Carpet Controversy Update: They Responded!
A statement issued at CMA social media ends with a note of hope for those particularly offended by the "Third Rate Romance" singer's exclusion.

11 Stars Who Protested the CMA Awards
Country Music's Biggest Night doesn't always make everyone happy. Here are 11 artists who've protested or boycotted the CMA Awards, dating back to 1975.

Russell Dickerson Reveals Plans to Take Significant Time Off
Russell Dickerson's career has been going nonstop for over a decade, but now he's hitting the brakes to prioritize family.

When Does American Idol Begin?
American Idol will start a little later in 2027. Here's the premiere date, plus everything we know about the judges and host.

Jackson County Deer Harvest Keeps Falling as EHD Concerns Grow
Jackson County’s early archery harvest fell 19% from 2024 to 2025, and 2026 totals remain strikingly low. Hunters are asking whether EHD is part of the reason.
