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All Stephen Wilson Jr. brought to the 2025 CMA Awards was a guitar. He left with a standing ovation. The New Artist of the Year nominee pulled out a cover for his inaugural performance on Country ...

A former microbiologist and Golden Gloves boxer, Wilson is also one of the more distinctive new sounds in country. He's broken through not with huge record sales but via viral clips on social media.