Parmalee

"We're living the snubbed life," singer Matt Thomas tells Taste of Country, with a hint of resignation in his voice.

Typically we focus on snubs and surprises after the CMA nominations are revealed, but there was really only one surprise.

This inaugural list of country singers who won the year starts with fan responses to that very question.

They've definitely found their musical groove.

The fun kicks off in early February.

A lot of heavy hitters -- and a couple of surprise successes -- dominated the country radio airwaves in 2022.

This annual list of snubs and surprises shines a bright light on a favored sound.

Can you guess the No. 1 most-played song from this year?

Yikes!

Parmalee take a pop song and turn it into country gold.