8 male country artists making waves in the music industry this year

In the ever-expanding lineup of best new country artists, there’s no shortage of up-and-coming country dudes. From folky ...
American Songwriter

ACM Awards Crown New Male Artist of the Year Winner Before Show

The Academy of Country Music has recently handed out an early award ahead of the ceremony on May 8. Rising country star Zach Top received the award for New Male Artist of the Year, and ACM announced ...
CNN

Male artists ‘peak in their 40s,’ Tracey Emin says

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin has said that many male artists, like her contemporary Damien Hirst, “peak in their 40s,” whereas women retain their creative force as they age. Emin was speaking ...
Us Weekly

Chris Stapleton Dedicates Male Artist of the Year Award to Late Friend Ben Vaughn at 2025 ACM Awards

The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards named Chris Stapleton as Male Artist of the Year. Stapleton, 47, won the honor during the Thursday, May 8, awards show at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, hosted ...
Tennessean

ACM Awards: Who could win 2025 male artist of the year? Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen in running

The ACM Awards will be held on May 8th and streamed on Prime Video. Nominees for Male Artist of the Year include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen. Chris ...