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These Montana Athletes Shine!

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:32:07 +0000

Rachel Semansky might be tired of accepting awards; but on the other hand, she’s enjoying the limelight while it lasts. One night after being named co-MVP for the Montana State women’s basketball team along with teammate Latisha Adams, Semansky received the highest amateur honor in the state. On Saturday at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana [...]

Keepin' the Dream Alive

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:20:50 +0000

Senator Anders Blewett of Great Falls has introduced SR 55, a Senate resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to reconsider its decision to drop the sport of wrestling from the Olympic games. The decision to remove wrestling from the 2020 Olympics has been widely criticized around the world and within the United States. Montana has [...]

Are The Oscar Nominators Watching The Same Movies The Rest Of Us Watch?

Andy West — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:30:09 +0000

Does it seem like every year when they announce the Oscar nominations they aren't the same movies most people go to Carmike Cinemas to watch? For instance here is a list of the current top 10 movies: A Good Day To Die Hard, Identity Thief, Safe Haven, Escape From Planet Earth, Warm Bodies, Beautiful Creatures, Side Effects, Silver Linings Playbook, Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters and Zero Dark Thirty

What Are We Teaching Our Children?

Tammie Toren — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:24:18 +0000

We live in a world where kids get ribbons just for showing up, and parents are fighting at sporting events. Think about this. First, competition is healthy. It makes people stronger, smarter and better. When kids are given awards just for showing up, why would they even try to do something special? I feel it [...]

Carrie Underwood's 'Good Girl' Wins Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:57:13 +0000

Right after performing ‘Good Girl,’ the gilded goddess Carrie Underwood returned to the stage to pick up her award for Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 6). Country legend Alan Jackson, who revealed that he has made 54 music videos over the course of his career and pointed out the importance of the medium, presented Underwood with her buckle for the biggest award of the evening.

Miranda Lambert's 'Over You' Captures Female Video of the Year Award at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:45:39 +0000

After snagging an award for Male Video of the Year, Luke Bryan took the stage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards to present the award to Miranda Lambert for Female Video of the Year. It was surely a tight race as Sara Evans (‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’), Lambert (‘Over You’), Martina McBride (‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’), Kellie Pickler (‘Tough’), Taylor Swift (‘Ours’), and Carrie Underwood (‘Good Girl’) were in the running for the coveted gold buckle.

Luke Bryan Wins Male Video of the Year at 2012 CMT Music Awards for 'I Don't Want This Night to End'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:35:12 +0000

Luke Bryan nabbed the buckle for Male Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards for his cinematic clip for ‘I Don’t Want This Night to End.’ The ever-excitable singer bounded up on the stage to accept his honor as though he just downed a case of Red Bull.

Eric Church Performs 'Drink in My Hand' for a Pumped-Up Crowd at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:29:06 +0000

Before Eric Church took the stage to perform his No. 1 single ‘Drink in My Hand’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards, Big Kenny and John Rich introduced the singer from the middle of a screaming crowd outside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The quirky duo joked that the entire performance line-up at the CMT Music Awards felt kind of like a drinking game. Still, they toasted red solo cups to Eric Church, and he busted out a crowd favorite song.

Lady Antebellum Win Group Video of the Year for 'We Owned the Night' at CMT Music Awards 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:14:57 +0000

Lady Antebellum picked up the buckle for Group Video of the Year for ‘We Owned the Night’ at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. First, they open the show with a mashup and then they nab an award at the midpoint! It turned out to be a good night for Lady A.

Kenny Chesney Performs 'Come Over' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:07:50 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a great place to debut new material — after all, there are thousands of country mega-fans in attendance, and thousands more sitting at home watching. That’s what Kenny Chesney must have been thinking when he played his debut live performance of ‘Come Over,’ the second single off of his upcoming album ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl.’

Jason Aldean Wins 2012 CMT Music Award for CMT Performance of the Year With 'Tattoos on This Town'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:27:11 +0000

Competition was stiff tonight for the 2012 CMT Music Awards for the CMT Performance of the Year award. Thanks to CMT’s television shows, series and specials, there have been plenty of rocking live shows aired on the television station this year. But none beat out Jason Aldean, who took home his first gold buckle ever.

The Band Perry Own the Stage During 'Postcard From Paris' Performance at the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:15:27 +0000

The Band Perry took the stage like it was built for them at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. Lead singer Kimberly Perry let her hair down and worked the crowd singing the trio’s current single ‘Postcard From Paris.’ Last year, the group won the Breakthrough Video of the Year belt buckle, but it’s clear they’re on their way to bigger things in years to come.

President Obama and Mitt Romney Will Open the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at tonight’s 2012 CMT Music Awards. Each is part of a comedic pre-taped video that will open the show, much the way the President, John McCain and Hillary Clinton did in 2008. The two candidates are “in on the joke,” CMT President Brian [...]

Carrie Underwood, Eric Church + More Rehearse for 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:30:35 +0000

The 2012 CMT Music Awards are a collection of both superstars and hot, new country talent. This week, stars like Carrie Underwood and Eric Church have been rehearsing their performances, while newcomers like Kip Moore, Jana Kramer and the FARM look to take the stage for the very first time. Scroll through these photos of artists preparing for Wednesday’s (June 6) CMT broadcast.

Hank Williams, Jr. to Pay Tribute to Dad With Brad Paisley Duet at CMT Music Awards

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:30:01 +0000

With the bevy of country stars set to perform during tomorrow’s (June 6) 2012 CMT Music Awards live telecast, show producers seem rather excited about the performance from one of country music’s living legends, Hank Williams, Jr. The member of the country music’s royal family will take the stage to pay tribute to his father, Hank Williams, who was one of the most iconic artists in county music history.

2012 CMT Music Awards Presenters Include Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean + More

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:00:49 +0000

The countdown to the 2012 CMT Music Awards is on! This Wednesday night (June 6), country music fanatics will get to see country’s top performers take the stage at the awards show. Plus, fans will also catch a glimpse of their favorite artists presenting awards to this year’s winners.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina to Perform at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:50:22 +0000

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are two of the performers set to take the Nationwide Insurance stage during the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 6. The ‘American Idol’ alums, along with fellow country newcomers Casey James, Jana Kramer, the Farm and Kip Moore, will provide performances on a special stage that will be spotlighted throughout the star-studded awards ceremony.

Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr. + More Join 2012 CMT Awards Performance Lineup

Megan Pacella — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Last week, the CMT Awards announced the beginnings of a performance lineup for the 2012 show. The original bill was already pretty stellar, as it includes big names like Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney on the roster. But the performance schedule got quite a bit sweeter when a few country icons and future country legends joined the ticket.

Toby Keith to Co-Host the 2012 CMT Music Awards Alongside Kristen Bell

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Toss back those red solo cups, as Toby Keith has signed on to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which will air Wednesday, June 6 at 8PM ET on CMT and at CMT.com. The country superstar will be joined by actress Kristen Bell, who will co-host alongside him. We’re beyond excited to see how well Keith and Bell play off one another.

Taylor Swift Awarded Woman of the Year at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:16:07 +0000

On Sunday night, Taylor Swift was officially crowned with one of the most prestigious nods given at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards: Woman of the Year. Following a strong introduction by Kris Kristofferson — who called her “one of the most successful artists in country music” — Swift got a multi-minute reel recapping all of the heights she’s reached in her relatively short career.