How American Idol Changed Country Music Forever

Anyone who turns on the radio today to listen to country music will notice that it’s completely different from what was played 20 years ago. Of course, as culture and the industry evolves, so does the music and over time but it would seem that those changes become more and more drastic. Back in 2002, something happened that would forever alter the course of country music and continue to change it today.

All 2020 ACM Awards Nominees Revealed

Country singers Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are at the top of the list with five nominations each and are followed closely by Blake Shelton and Dan + Shay who have 4 nominations each.