Industry Oct 8, 2026

Chart Rewind: In 2016, the Country Music Association Engineered the Ultimate Group Effort

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With 30 artists helping out, the CMA Awards’ 50th anniversary wasn’t just golden – it was “Forever.”

Originally published by Billboard
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Chart Rewind: In 2016, the Country Music Association Engineered the Ultimate Group Effort

The Country Music Association's 50th anniversary awards ceremony in 2016 featured an unprecedented collaboration. Thirty artists participated in the event, which celebrated the milestone with a performance titled “Forever.” Originally reported by Billboard.