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Carrie Underwood to Take Part in CMA Songwriter Series in Boston

Megan Pacella — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Every year, the CMA Songwriters Series travels to select cities to showcase the best troubadours in country music. This year, the program will include country music darling Carrie Underwood, who will get to make her first-ever appearance at the event in Boston on July 31. Underwood and other presenters will take turns giving raw performances of their most popular songs, and telling the stories that lie behind their hits.

Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry to Host CMA Music Festival 'Country's Night to Rock' TV Special

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:01:14 +0000

Fans from all around the world came to Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival, but those who were not able to make the trip are still in luck! Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry of the Band Perry are teaming up to host the summer’s hottest television music event recapping the CMA Music Festival. ‘Country’s Night to Rock,’ will air on ABC in September.

Kip Moore Is 'Still Hurting' From Celebrating No. 1 Song as He Gears Up to Play CMA Music Festival

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:00:01 +0000

What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, Kip Moore was mingling with fans at the CMA Music Festival, some familiar with him and some not. Well this year, Moore can’t walk into a room without fans going crazy. Just a couple of weeks ago, Moore topped the charts for two straight [...]

Little Big Town, LoCash Cowboys + More Launch CMA Fest Week With Annual Parade

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:30:36 +0000

For the eighth consecutive year, country music stars and fans gathered on the streets of downtown Nashville for the CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade. Fans swarmed the blocked-off streets starting early on Wednesday (June 6), in order to make sure they had the best view of the celebrities riding in a wide variety of Chevrolet vehicles.

David Nail to Play the Country Music Hall of Fame During 2012 CMA Music Festival

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:31:16 +0000

David Nail is one of many artists scheduled to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville during the 2012 CMA Music Festival this week. Nail will kickoff the Hot Nights at the Hall concert series with his performance, which is slated for Tuesday night (June 5).

Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town Added to 2012 CMA Music Festival Nightly Concerts Lineup

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:38 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town are two of the latest stars to be added to the nightly concerts that will be held at LP Field during the 2012 CMA Music Festival in Nashville this coming June. Lambert’s slot will occur on night of Thursday, June 7, while Little Big Town has been enlisted to play in the lineup on Saturday, June 9.

Martina McBride, Jake Owen + Hunter Hayes Added to CMA Music Fest Lineup

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:05 +0000

Anyone who lives within 50 miles of Nashville knows that the country music hub is about to get a fan infusion on June 7 when the biggest stars descend upon Music City for the CMA Music Festival. As that summer date quickly approaches, the Country Music Association continues to announce new names slated to bring their sound to the Tennessee Titans’ LP Field.

Vince Gill Gets Too Close to Miss Piggy for 'Baby It's Cold Outside' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:00:27 +0000

Miss Piggy was looking to nab herself a Big Vinny at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC on Thursday night. Piggy and Vince Gill’s steamy performance of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ ended in a PG-13 rated makeout session … with Gill’s wife watching from offstage.

Kellie Pickler Does Some 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:14 +0000

Kellie Pickler added an extra level of sexy on Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, as she took the stage in a strapless red dress that hit the blonde bombshell at her knees with sparkly stiletto heals as she performed ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.’ Pickler entertained the audiences — both inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and [...]

Scotty McCreery Brings 'The First Noel' to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:12 +0000

Scotty McCreery made a big Christmas wish come true for one of his fans in the audience of the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. The fan, dressed in a black cocktail dress, was visibly nervous as hostess Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland greeted her in the audience and noted she had heard of her admiration for the [...]

All-Star Lineup Closes 'CMA Country Christmas' Special With 'Jingle Bells'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:46 +0000

The second annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC finished with all the evening’s performers returning to the stage to sing a snazzy rendition of ‘Jingle Bells.’ Host Jennifer Nettles wore yet another new outfit as she introduced what turned out to be an awards show-worthy lineup. Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and [...]

Scotty McCreery, Sugarland + More to Perform on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:00:51 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to spend the holiday season than with a full lineup of country’s hottest stars, and on December 1, we’ll have the pleasure of inviting Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and more into our homes via our television screens. The ‘CMA Country Christmas’ event will air on ABC at 8PM ET that evening, but will be recorded live from Nashville a few weeks earlier.

Winners of 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards Announced

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:00:32 +0000

The Canadian country music scene is arguably best known as the breeding ground for Shania Twain‘s early work, but there’s a lot more to it than that — and the Canadian Country Music Awards have been working to get that message across since they were founded in 1976.

This year’s crop of CCMA winners were announced Sunday night, in a ceremony that included appearances from Ronnie Dunn and Derric Rutan, as well as performances from Luke Bryan and Johnny Reid.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles to Host Another 'CMA Country Christmas'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:30:46 +0000

When country’s finest return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to film this year’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on November 10, there will be some familiar faces on stage — starting with the event’s host.

As she did last year, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will emcee the evening, which finds country stars sharing personal stories and performing some of their favorite holiday songs.

Watch Kenny Chesney's CMA Songwriters Series Online — No Ticket Required

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:00:27 +0000

Kenny Chesney is helping pay tribute to some of Nashville’s finest with his CMA Songwriters Series, which brings a rotating cast of country stars — including Dierks Bentley, Ashton Shepherd, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and more — to audiences around the country.

But if you aren’t lucky enough to have tickets, don’t worry: the tour’s Boston stop will come to you.