Parmalee

Parmalee's love songs have done well at country radio. Now, they're ready to take the next step forward.

"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.

"Best move we ever made," singer Matt Thomas shares. "Hindsight is 2020, but I wish I’d done it a long time ago."

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

Their success has also given them clarity.