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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood 'Extremely Excited' to Host the CMA Awards Again

Megan Pacella — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:00:03 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are obviously doing something right. In addition to having their respective award-winning country music careers, the two bombshell country stars have now been invited to host the CMA awards a whopping five times. Luckily, the dynamic duo isn’t getting tired of hosting the awards show — in fact, they both admit to being really excited to host the 2012 CMA Awards.

When Are the 2012 CMA Awards?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:30:47 +0000

We love hearing our favorite artists on the radio, but nothing quite beats seeing them in the flesh (okay, on TV) at a big red carpet event. With that in mind, when are the 2012 CMA Awards? Surprisingly, the CMA Awards will be on a Thursday night this year, airing on ABC on Nov. 1, [...]

Keith Urban Snags Two CMAA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:14 +0000

There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music Association of Australia event on Saturday, adding to his huge collection of accolades.

The Band Perry, Jason Aldean + More Get Album Sales Boost After CMAs

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:58 +0000

The Band Perry were arguably the big winners at last week’s CMA Awards, winning crystal bullets for Single, Song and New Artist of the Year. This week, they’re continuing to reap the benefits as sales of their self-titled debut album are up 112 percent compared to the previous week.

What Was Written on Taylor Swift's Arm at the CMA Awards 2011?

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:00:05 +0000

Fans watching the CMA Awards 2011 may have been puzzled when Taylor Swift looked to her arm for guidance while giving her speech as she collected the Entertainer of the Year award. So, what exactly was written on Taylor Swift’s arm at the big event?

Kenny Chesney Takes 'You and Tequila' to the 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:35 +0000

Kenny Chesney once again teamed up with Grace Potter for a heartfelt rendition of ‘You and Tequila,’ the song they took to No. 3 on the Billboard country chart, this time performing it at the 2011 CMA Awards. Chesney recorded the song with Potter for his ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey’ album.

Martina McBride Lifts Spirits With 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' at 2011 CMA Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:00:52 +0000

While we’ve been enjoying the newer names at the 2011 CMA Awards and reveling in awards like Best New Artist, there’s something comforting about a familiar face. Martina McBride was just that tonight as she offered up a smooth performance of her inspiring single ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ from the central stage.

Sugarland Partner With Matt Nathanson for 'Run' at 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00:54 +0000

Sugarland teamed with Matt Nathanson to perform the song ‘Run’ at the 2011 CMA Awards. The teaming is ideal when you consider that the song was written by Nathanson and Sugarland. Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, dressed in form-fitting gold pants, heels and a leather jacket, sang the duet with the jeans and casual shirt clad Nathanson [...]

Scotty McCreery Thanks Radio After Singing 'Walk in the Country' at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:30:56 +0000

Scotty McCreery performed an abbreviated version of the song ‘Walk in the Country’ during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. The song, from McCreery’s debut album ‘Clear as Day,’ led into the announcement of the 2011 CMA Radio Stations of the Year honors. While the performance was the first on Nashville’s biggest stage for [...]

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert 'Shocked' by CMA Awards 2011 Wins

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Miranda Lambert giggled, Blake Shelton grinned, and the most famous newlyweds in Nashville said they can’t believe they won Female and Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the CMA for the second consecutive year.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Belt Out 'Remind Me' at 2011 CMA Awards

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:33 +0000

The two hosts of the 2011 CMA Awards (and two of country music’s biggest stars), Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, took to the stage at the Bridgestone Arena during Wednesday night’s show for a performance of their No. 1 hit duet, ‘Remind Me.’

Lady Antebellum 'We Owned the Night' With 2011 CMA Awards Performance

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:45:03 +0000

When Brad Paisley stepped out to announce Lady Antebellum‘s performance at the 2011 CMA Awards, he stepped out onto an empty stage. Looking around with mock bewilderment for his co-host, Paisley was met instead by a bedazzled Miss Piggy. The muppet worked her wiles only long enough for Carrie Underwood to emerge from backstage in an equally sparkling gown and accuse Miss P of locking her in her dressing room.

Blake Shelton Continues On as 2011 CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:14 +0000

Blake Shelton, the CMA reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, once again took the honors home during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Shelton competed in the category against Album of the Year winner Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.

Lady Antebellum Repeat as Vocal Group of the Year Winners at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:34 +0000

The Vocal Group of the Year category was arguably the most loaded of all 2011 CMA Awards categories, and Lady Antebellum said as much as they accepted the honor during Wednesday night’s broadcast. It’s the second straight year the trio has taken home the award.

The Band Perry Grab New Artist of the Year Title at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:00:50 +0000

For the Band Perry, the first, second and third time is a charm. The sibling trio picked up the award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards, following wins for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year.

Lionel Richie Joined by Darius Rucker + More for 2011 CMA Awards Performance

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:28 +0000

One of the night’s most anticipated performances at the 2011 CMA Awards, hands down, was the collaboration between Lionel Richie and some of country’s hottest stars. Little Big Town took the stage with their four-part harmony as they sang ‘Deep River Woman’ with angelic tones. Richie made a grand entrance to the stage as he [...]

Taylor Swift Named Entertainer of the Year at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:00:59 +0000

Taylor Swift watched as her name went unread during the first four categories she was nominated for at the 2011 CMA Awards. When Reba McEntire announced the Entertainer of the Year Award winner, it seemed like the world had been lifted from the 21-year-old’s shoulders.

Jason Aldean Leaves 'Tattoos on This Town' at the 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:30:38 +0000

Jason Aldean gave the audience at the 2011 CMA Awards a taste of life in small-town America when he performed his single ‘Tattoos on This Town.’ Although he likely was full of anticipation as a top contender for several of the evening’s awards, he seemed fully into the performance of the song about teenage antics, including drag racing pickup trucks and Mustangs up and down dirt roads and otherwise leaving ‘Tattoos on This Town.’

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Lowdown From Twangtown [AUDIO]

Dylan Fletcher — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:43:27 +0000

We’re chatting with Carrie and Brad, and talkin’ Toby too! It’s the CMA Awards Show tonight, and hear all three part of the “Lowdown From Twangtown”.