ACM CEO Damon Whiteside Set to Depart in 2026 After Leadership Tenure
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026, after driving six-and-a-half years of impact, growth, and achievement that have set the Academy up for a bright and promising future as one of the leading Country Music organizations.
Cantare To Present UNTIL ALL OF US ARE FREE Concert In Lafayette
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a special concert titled 'UNTIL ALL OF US ARE FREE' will be held. This event aims to reflect on the themes of freedom and unity through a series of musical performances.
Feature: Talent, Determination, Influence and Legacy: The Kennedy Center Honors
by David Friscic - Dec 12, 2025
Craftsmanship, creativity, guts, determination and the talent that influences new generations and that creates a lasting legacy –all represented the qualities of the honorees that have been awarded the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors (which was taped on December 7, 2025, and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS on December 23, 2025).
Photos: Laura Osnes, Michael Crawford & More at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025
On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington, D.C., honoring Tony Award-winning performer Michael Crawford, actor/writer Sylvester Stallone, country music star George Strait, disco and gospel artist Gloria Gaynor, and the rock band KISS. Check out photos from the ceremony here.