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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

2013 CMT Music Awards Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:57:45 +0000

The 2013 CMT Music Awards nominees have been announced, and two of country music's hottest men -- Luke Bryan and Eric Church -- lead the way with four nominations each. Miranda Lambert also tallied four nods, three as a solo artist and one as part of all-female trio Pistol Annies.

Little Big Town Nominated for an Emmy

Christina Vinson — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:45:18 +0000

Country music foursome Little Big Town have been building unstoppable momentum, and 2013 has proved to be a fantastic year, with a Grammy for 'Pontoon' and their two ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year. It looks like things will just keep getting better for LBT, as they just received an Emmy nomination.

Jason Aldean and Kristen Bell to Host the 2013 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:22:04 +0000

Jason Aldean is following in his good friend Luke Bryan‘s footsteps, announcing Thursday that he’ll be hosting a country music awards show. The ’1994′ hitmaker will share the duties with actress Kristen Bell at the 2013 CMT Music Awards on June 5 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Bell and Aldean both made the announcement via [...]

Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean + Luke Bryan Lead 2013 Billboard Music Award Country Finalists

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:13:31 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Award nominations have been revealed and Taylor Swift shares the lead as a finalist in 11 categories for the May 19 awards show. The 'Red' album-maker is up for a host of country awards, but also all-genre honors like Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album ('Red') and the night's big prize, Top Artist.

Luke Bryan Was Thinking of Late Siblings When He Won Entertainer of the Year

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:59 +0000

Budding superstar Luke Bryan couldn't have been more surprised when he won Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7). The stunned singer cried as he took to the podium to accept the honor. He says they were tears of both happiness and sorrow, as he was thinking of his late brother and sister.

2013 ACMs Had Biggest Viewing Audience in 15 Years

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:11 +0000

There were a whole lot of viewers who were crying along with Miranda Lambert when she won Female Vocalist of the Year and grooving to the beat of Lady Antebellum's performance of 'Downtown' during the 2013 ACM Awards. In fact, the 48th annual show had over 15 million viewers (15.38 million, to be exact), posting the largest audience since 1998.

Five Questions Left Unanswered After the 2013 ACM Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:54:55 +0000

Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and John Fogerty were among those who made surprise guest appearances at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday (April 7). Perhaps more interesting, however, is who wasn't in attendance. Fans were left asking about a lack of screen time for three big country singers after Luke Bryan accepted Entertainer of the Year and credits rolled across the screen.

2013 ACM Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:30:59 +0000

Fashion no-nos at the 2013 ACM Awards included one artist who went back in time for her dress and another who was apparently inspired by Dracula. The Worst Dressed at the ACMs list features at least one superstar who is more regularly found on Best Dressed collections, proving that everyone is vulnerable to an oopsie. From one plain Jane to one hot mess, these folks who were worst dressed at country's biggest party will want to rethink their approach for next year.

2013 ACM Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:27:26 +0000

Superstars played it safe, while country newcomers took chances that mostly paid off to make the Best Dressed List at the 2013 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift looked great, but all three came with looks fans have seen before. Newcomers like Scotty McCreery and Easton Corbin showed the style this season calls for.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Follow Me As I Follow the Winners of the ACM Awards

Nancy Mace — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:45:48 +0000

What a great night! I pre-picked the winners, see how I did. I didn’t see Entertainer of the Year that’s for sure! 07:18pm – Well, I wasn’t that impressed with the opening number. I was expecting more I guess. Kenny Chesney seemed to just end. Hunter, Brad and Dierks are “Outstanding In Their Field” I [...]

2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.

2013 ACM Awards Predictions

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:00:53 +0000

Despite the accuracy (or lack of accuracy) of these predictions for the 2013 ACM Awards, one thing is certain: one group of country fans will be ecstatic come Monday morning, while another will be furious that their favorite wasn't recognized for his or her talent and achievements. Only one out of every group of five can take the trophy for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist and the other top prizes. This means four more will be left politely applauding for someone the industry says had a little better year. Fans tend to not be as graceful in defeat.

Blake Shelton to Open 2013 ACM Awards With All-Star Group of Friends

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:35 +0000

Blake Shelton is not just co-hosting the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards with Luke Bryan, he's also performing -- and what a performance it's shaping up to be. Shelton is slated to open the awards shows on Sunday night (April 7) by performing his new single -- and he'll be joined by a few friends.

Luke Bryan Almost Turned Down Co-Hosting the ACMs With Blake Shelton

Christina Vinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:30:18 +0000

Luke Bryan is bigger than ever, with four ACM Awards nominations and a super successful Dirt Road Diaries Tour, but even the biggest stars have a case of nerves. In fact, when he was asked to step into the iconic Reba McEntire's shoes of co-hosting the ACMs, he almost turned down the offer.

Luke Bryan to Perform New Single 'Crash My Party' at 2013 ACM Awards

Christina Vinson — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:25 +0000

Luke Bryan has a big night coming up, as he's co-hosting the ACM Awards for the first time with fellow star Blake Shelton -- but he'll take a break from the clever banter to perform his brand new single, 'Crash My Party,' from his upcoming and highly anticipated fourth studio record.

2013 ACM Awards Predictions? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:30 +0000

The 2013 ACM Awards are this Sunday (April 7), which means a new king or queen of country music will be crowned. While the Entertainer of the Year award is the night's biggest prize, fans are just as passionate about the earlier giveaways, including Male and Female Vocalist and Album of the Year. What are your predictions for the 2013 ACM Awards?

Kacey Musgraves Says ACMs Nominations Are 'Ultimate Compliment'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:00:39 +0000

Kacey Musgraves is gaining a lot of attention with the recent release of her Mercury Records debut album, 'Merry Go Round.' In fact, she seems to be taking the country music world by storm, as she's garnered two 2013 ACM Nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year.

Hunter Hayes to Premiere Brand New Single 'I Want Crazy' at 2013 ACM Awards

Megan Pacella — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:30:44 +0000

If you’ve been hankering for some new tunes from Hunter Hayes, the wait is almost over. During the 2013 ACM Awards on April 7, the rising country music star has promised to premiere a brand new single for viewers. Hayes will belt out his next single, ‘I Want Crazy,’ onstage for thousands of viewers and [...]