Jackson has been a fan-favorite singer for quite some time. But he isn't afraid to risk his popularity and take a stand for what he believes in -- even if it means going against what "the man" says.
The Country Music Association (CMA) has been handing out awards for 50 years now. The Country Music Association started in 1958 with the first awards handed out in 1967. According to Wikipedia, the ceremony was a non- televised event that first year, was hosted by Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry, and Eddy Arnold, Jack Greene and Loretta Lynn were three of the first winners...