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Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan + More Highlight CMA Music Fest Performances – Pictures

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:00:56 +0000

Luke Bryan jumped into the crowd to rub against his fans, Taylor Swift joined Tim McGraw and Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band stood next to Kenny Rogers and Kid Rock. There were no shortage of surprises during Thursday's (June 6) 2013 CMA Music Festival concert at LP Field in Nashville.

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:49:15 +0000

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.

2012 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:42:55 +0000

Dozens of country stars walked the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awards, but not everyone shined. The worst dressed at the annual awards show included a couple of Amish or pilgrim tributes -- Thanksgiving is coming up, after all -- and a jacket catastrophe. Scroll down to see the worst of the worst dressed at the 2012 CMA Awards.

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:19:40 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements. The biggest stars, from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton to Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, all took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The show [...]

Get Your CMA Awards 2012 Fix With These Artist Interviews, Previews and More

Townsquare Media — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:48:53 +0000

Getting excited for the 46th Annual CMA Awards? Yeah, us too (to put it lightly). This year's ceremony is set to take place on Nov. 1 on ABC. We've been marking the hours by listening to tons of music, messing around with the CMA app, and watching old clips of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

2012 CMA Awards Nominations – Surprises and Snubs

Billy Dukes — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:00:43 +0000

As is often the case, the artists left off the CMA Awards ballot are as interesting as the musicians included in this year’s nominees announcement. The categories are determined by members of the Country Music Association. That includes radio and music industry professionals, like record label employees and deejays. It’s not a fan vote, which [...]

When Are the 2012 CMA Awards?

Billy Dukes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:00:47 +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, [...]

Carrie Underwood to Take Part in CMA Songwriter Series in Boston

Megan Pacella — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +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.

Faith Hill Lays Down 'Little Drummer Boy' During 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:15:29 +0000

Faith Hill knows the true meaning of Christmas — it’s making sure the reindeer are fed. After spilling the intimate details of her holiday traditions with her country cowboy husband Tim McGraw during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, the blonde songstress laid down a good kind of sleepy song: the classic ‘Little Drummer Boy.’

Lauren Alaina to Sing 'My Grown Up Christmas List' for 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:55:44 +0000

‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which airs on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the 17-year-old taking on the song that was first made famous in country circles by Amy Grant.

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

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:52 +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.

Carrie Underwood's CMA Awards 2011 Dresses

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:48:26 +0000

Carrie Underwood dazzled viewers as the co-host of last night’s CMA Awards 2011, but it wasn’t just her humor, wit and beauty that made her striking. In just three hours time, the ‘Before He Cheats’ hitmaker modeled a heap of costume changes, switching her dress at least at every commercial break (we counted nine dresses in all).

Trace Adkins Will Be in His Underwear for the CMA Awards Tonight

Billy Dukes — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:20:32 +0000

With the CMA Awards just hours away, artists are spending the day primping and prepping to look and sound their best for tonight’s show. Trace Adkins tells Taste of Country that he doesn’t want any part of that, revealing that he’ll be skipping the awards show this year.

Faith Hill, Brad Paisley + More Rehearse for 2011 CMA Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:36:04 +0000

New footage from the 2011 CMA Awards rehearsals has emerged, featuring country’s top stars getting ready for Wednesday’s show. Spotlights ablaze, hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley warm up for their duet ‘Remind Me’ and Faith Hill prepares for the premiere of her long-awaited new single ‘Come Home’ in the video seen below.

The Band Perry, Chris Young, Luke Bryan + More Added as 2011 CMA Awards Performers

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:10 +0000

More country music favorites have been confirmed to perform at the 2011 CMA Awards, which are set to take place in Nashville on November 9. The latest additions to an already enviable list of performers include the Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Thompson Square and Eric Church.

Winners of 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards Announced

Jeff Giles — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:30:32 +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.

The McDaily: 45th Annual CMA Entertainer of the Year Nominees [VIDEO, AUDIO]

ryanmcdonald-willey — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:41:08 +0000

The McDaily for Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Randy Houser and Jessa Lee Yantz got married. The Texas State Fair handed out their fried food awards over the weekend. and the final nominees for The 45th Annual CMA Awards have been revealed.

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

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:59:46 +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.

2011 CMA Awards Nominees to Be Announced September 6

Jeff Giles — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:45:13 +0000

On November 10, the 2011 CMA Awards will bring together country’s brightest stars for an evening of glamour, excitement, and live performances of the year’s biggest hits — but you won’t have to wait until then for the fun to start.

The announcement of this year’s nominees will be an event unto itself, featuring an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ by The Band Perry and Jake Owen, as well as a Nashville press conference hosted by Jerrod Niemann and Thompson Square.

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

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:29:27 +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.