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Eli Young Band’s ‘Crazy Girl’ a Surprise Winner For Song of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards
Mike Eli couldn’t have looked more shocked when cameras focused on him and his bandmates reacting after their name was read as Song of the Year winners at the 2012 ACM Awards. The Eli Young Band singer remained seated for a moment before realizing his time to thank the appropriate people behind ‘Crazy Girl’ was wasting away.
Zac Brown Band Open Up Fan Jam With ‘Keep Me in Mind’ at 2012 ACM Awards
The 2012 ACM Awards are so big they needs two venues to hold it. In addition to the fun going on at the MGM Grand, the Zac Brown Band are hosting this year’s Fan Jam at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas. The group kicked off the satellite broadcast by performing their hit song ‘Keep Me in Mind.’
Toby Keith Presented With Video of the Year Award During 2012 ACM Award Red Carpet Broadcast
Toby Keith announced his own ACM Award win during the red carpet broadcast on Sunday night. The singer was chatting with GAC-TV’s hosts when he was surprised with an envelope to open for Video of the Year. It would have been awkward had he been stopped to announce someone else’s win, but ‘Red Solo Cup’ took home the trophy.
Jason Aldean Wins Vocal Event of the Year Award for ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ During 2012 ACM Awards Red Carpet Broadcast
One of the off-camera awards was presented to Jason Aldean as he walked the red carpet before the show on Sunday night. The singer was surprised with a trophy for Vocal Event of the Year, which honored ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay,’ his duet with Kelly Clarkson.
Kenny Chesney’s New Single Likely to Be a Duet With Tim McGraw
Taste of Country has confirmed that Kenny Chesney‘s new ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ album includes a duet with Tim McGraw. The singer played the entire album track-by-track for radio and industry personnel on Friday afternoon.
Most Anticipated Album of 2012 – Readers Poll
The soundtrack to your summer begins this spring, with new albums from three country music superstars and two newcomers hot on your stereo. Which album are you most looking forward to in 2012?
Daily Roundup: Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins + More
It was a sad start to a Thursday in country music, as stars from around the country learned of the death of Earl Scruggs. By day’s end, however, things were much more exciting — even a little strange. Blake Shelton was honored in a “hottest guy” poll, and Trace Adkins must have just been hot when he took his clothes off to record new music.
Reba McEntire – Then and Now
It was a slow start for Reba McEntire, but no one is blaming the track jacket. She released multiple albums on Mercury Records in the beginning of her career, but failed to work her way into the fabric of the country music fans’ hearts until 1982 — six years after she debuted. ‘Can’t Even Get the Blues’ became her first No. 1 hit, and she’d gone through three hairstyles by then!
Trace Adkins Recording New Music… Naked! [Safe for Work]
Trace Adkins is excited to be recording new music. Actually, it looks like Trace Adkins is really excited to be recording new music. The big man shared that he’s having a naked Thursday (March 29) as he belted out the words to a new song.
Earl Scruggs Dead: Country Stars React
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A country music legend died on Wednesday. Earl Scruggs, a bluegrass pioneer musically and socially, passed away in a Nashville hospital at the age of 88. Those most impacted — country stars — were quick to take to Twitter to offer thoughts and prayers. Indirectly
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Kenny Chesney Spills the Details of His Birthday ‘Celebration’
Kenny Chesney turned 44-years-old on Monday, but abstained from the sins that typically befall a man his age. Actually, come to think of it, he did what most middle-aged men in America do — work.
Country and Bluegrass Pioneer Earl Scruggs Dies at 88
Country Music Hall of Famer Earl Scruggs died Wednesday morning at a Nashville hospital. The bluegrass legend and one-half of the forever influential duo Flatt and Scruggs died of natural causes, according to his son Gary. He was 88.