#nominees

#nominees

Country music fans have something extra to be thankful for each November beyond turkey. Traditionally, the Country Music Association Awards-aka the CMA Awards-take place during the second to last month of the year. Wednesday, November 19, is the big day in 2025 for the 59th annual event. Let's get you up to speed on everything you need to know about "country music's biggest night" so you can confidently two-step your way through the evening.

The nominees for the 2026 Grammys were revealed on Friday, including the finalists for Best Rock Album. This year's Best Rock Album nominees include Deftones' new album private music, Turnstile's NEVER ENOUGH, and HAIM's I quit. Linkin Park have also earned their first Grammy nomination in over 15 years for their post-Chester Bennington comeback album FROM ZERO, while Yungblud caps off his massive 2025 with a nomination for his 2025 LP IDOLS.

Ousmane Dembele is the favourite to win the award after a wonderful year in which he played a major role in PSG's continental success, backed up by a domestic double, with 35 goals in 53 games in all competitions.

Senate Republicans have hinted at changing rules to accelerate nominee confirmations due to Democratic obstructive tactics, which have intensified over the past two decades.

For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner.