The American Music Awards were handed out this past weekend and here are some of the country highlights:

Post Malone won Favorite Male Country Artist …

Beyoncé won Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for “Cowboy Carter” …

Zac Brown was given the first-ever Veterans Voice Award. (The award is meant to spotlight artists who have used their platforms to make meaningful, lasting impacts in the lives of veterans) ….

Dan + Shay won Favorite Country Duo.

https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/5-big-country-wins-from-the-2025-american-music-awards/
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Lainey Wilson performed at the AMA’s … debuting her song “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

And now some are wondering if she’s the country Judy Garland.

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Tim McGraw was just interviewed by Bobby Bones and revealed that he’s had, quote, “Three back surgeries and double knee replacements in the last six, eight months.”

Luckily, he’s feeling better now

https://parade.com/news/tim-mcgraw-candid-health-update-canceled-tour-dates-multiple-surgeries

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Megan Moroney recently fell on her butt right before she started singing “Am I OK?” . . . But do not fret, she is OK.

Someone posted the video, and Megan commented on it, “Hahaha I’m so glad someone got this, I’ve been looking for it.”

@concert4d Megan Moroney slips at Boston Calling Festival. Or is it all part of the act? Either way great set! #MeganMoroney #BostonCalling2025 #BostonCalling ♬ Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney