ICYMI: Performances from last night's (5/19) American Idol included Wynonna and Emmy Russell's "Coal Miner's Daughter," Hootie & The Blowfish and Will Moseley's medley, Cody Johnson and Triston Harper's "Til You Can't" and Luke Bryan and Mia Matthews' "Love You, Miss You, Mean It."
The finale also included the three finalists visiting their hometowns, with a portion of each visit including a surprise reveal of funding for three music education programs totalling $20,000 via the CMA Foundation and ABC.
The Year End Print Special
featuring:
The Year In Music:
Morgan, Ella & More
CMA Radio Winners
Recap The Week
Label Of The Year
Big Loud Turns 10
BMG's Jon Loba:
The Interview
The 2026 Grammy
Voter's Guide
A quick reference guide to the 2026 Grammy Nominees
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You Never Forget Your First … Cousin
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