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Remember When Loretta Lynn Was Named the First Female CMA Entertainer of the Year?

Loretta Lynn broke one of country music's highest glass ceilings on Oct. 16, 1972, when she became the first female artist to ...

Loretta Lynn Made Country Music History 53 Years Ago Today With Milestone Win

On October 16, 1972—53 years ago today—Lynn made history when she became the first female artist to win Entertainer of the ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Loretta Lynn Accomplished Something No Woman in Country Music Ever Had

On this day in 1972, Loretta Lynn became the first female artist to win the CMA's highly coveted Entertainer of the Year prize.
Tennessean

ACM Awards vs CMA Awards: What's the difference between the country award shows?

The ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will occur on May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. The CMA Awards were held on November 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, with Morgan Wallen winning Entertainer of ...