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Country Music Awards 2025: Stars Absent, Discontent Grows
11/20/2025
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Story summary
- The 2025 CMA Awards saw Morgan Wallen and Jason Aldean absent, with Wallen nominated for multiple awards.
- Jelly Roll and Kane Brown spoke about personal struggles in interviews surrounding the event.
- The absence of these stars diminished the ceremony's impact and underscored growing discontent with award recognition in country music.
