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Real Thoughts on CMA Night: Why Did Morgan Wallan Get Snubbed? :: Ep 83 Try That in a Small Town Podcast
The CMAs tried to be everything at once: a celebration of country’s roots, a launchpad for rising acts, and a glossy TV moment with crossover appeal. We sat down after watching every minute (twice) and cut through the noise with a blunt, song-first breakdown of what actually worked, what didn’t, and why the fans’ reality isn’t showing up on stage.
We start with Lainey Wilson’s capable hosting and a performance that sparked debate about image and song fit. Then we zero in on the music: Chris Stapleton’s band-first power, Zach Top’s classic-country momentum, Red Clay Strays’ raw charisma, and…
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