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CMA to Honor Chris Young With Triple Play Award

Megan Pacella — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:50 +0000

Last year was a huge year for Chris Young, and so far, it looks like 2013 is on pace to be just as good for the singer's country music career. On Jan. 29, the Country Music Association will honor Young with the Triple Play Award, a coveted honor reserved for songwriters who have written three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.

Miranda Lambert Recalls 'Awful' Wardrobe Malfunction at the CMAs

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Miranda Lambert shouldn’t only be thankful for her wins at the recent 2012 CMA Awards — she should also be thanking her lucky stars that her dress held together while she was onstage performing and accepting her trophies. In an interview with Country Countdown USA, the ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ hitmaker reveals that she suffered [...]

Five Things Noticeably Missing From the 2012 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:30:14 +0000

There were first-time winners in the Entertainer, Album and Vocal Group of the Year categories at the 2012 CMA Awards, and fans saw brilliant performances by stars like Little Big Town, Kelly Clarkson, the Band Perry and Zac Brown Band. However, there were a few noticeable absences from this year's Nashville ceremony.

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Zing Taylor Swift in 2012 CMA Awards Opening Joke

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:28 +0000

Taylor Swift's romantic attachments are making more than headlines now -- they are making punchlines, too. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who hosted Thursday's (Nov. 1) CMA Awards together, threw out several wisecracks during the show, one in the opening monologue involving the 'Begin Again' singer.

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:19:50 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20Â performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between awardÂ 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 [...]

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:49:30 +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 03:42:55 +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.

KLAW Country Showdown – 2012 CMA Videos of the Year [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:38:15 +0000

It’s CMA Week and in it’s honor, we have been featuring CMA award winning videos as part of our Country Song Showdown for the last few weeks.Tonight is the big show, and the CMA has annunced the winner of the Video of the Year is Toby Keith’s ‘Red Solo Cup’. We want to know what [...]

Taylor Swift to Debut 'Begin Again' Live at the 2012 CMA Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:00:56 +0000

Details have emerged regarding Taylor Swift's upcoming 2012 CMA Awards performance, which will air live on Thursday, Nov. 1. The singer -- who is in full-on promotion mode for her fourth album 'Red' -- is set to sing the new song 'Begin Again' at the ceremony, according to ABC News.

2012 CMA New Artist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:00:10 +0000

The five nominees for the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year award reached their current levels of fame in very different ways. Thompson Square might be the only true "new artist," meaning an act that was previously unheard of before releasing a smash debut album. The others are no less deserving, however. This is an interesting category that will be fun to watch on Nov. 1. Who do you think will win the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

2012 CMA Album of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +0000

The Album of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards is as strong as it has been since the show moved to ABC. In any other year, all five nominees would be considered sure things to take home the trophy. For this reason, it's difficult to predict a winner with any conviction -- although we'll give it a try. Who do you think will win the Album of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Perform Separately, Together at 2012 CMA Awards

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:00:31 +0000

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are the latest superstar artists to be added to the 2012 CMA Awards performance lineup. Hill returns to the CMAs stage to perform her latest single, ‘American Heart,’ the second release from her upcoming album on Warner Brothers Records. Meanwhile, McGraw is slated to debut a new song from his [...]

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.

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Practice CMAs Hosting Skills on Tough Crowds in Uncut Promo

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:30:06 +0000

Hosting the CMA Awards is old hat for Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, as the duo embarks on its fifth co-hosting stint. In the uncut promo for the 46th annual CMAs, Underwood and Paisley admit that in order to stay sharp, they have to practice their hosting skills all year long and they do so in front of tough crowds, like senior citizens at bingo, kids at a birthday party and diners at Danny's. One thing we learn in this promo? Paisley has a real gift for physical comedy.

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood + More Join 2012 CMA Awards Performers Lineup

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1.

Lee Brice Petitions for CMAs Votes With Hilarious Viral Campaign Videos

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:00:11 +0000

Has Lee Brice petitioned to include his name as a last minute addition to the upcoming Presidential election ballot? Well... not quite, but the 'Hard to Love' singer has released a series of hilarious campaign videos, which spoof typical political warfare tactics in an effort to sway voters of his own. The 'Hard to Love' singer is hoping that when deciding the fate of the New Artist trophy for the upcoming CMA Awards ceremony, industry reps will choose him.

See the CMAs Live in Nashville + Meet the Band Perry Backstage

Townsquare Media — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:46:32 +0000

It's the biggest night in country music, and you could be a part of it.

Enter here for a trip to see the CMAs in person in Nashville on November 1. The show features Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Taylor, Eric Church, Brad Paisley... and just about everyone else. Plus, you'll get to meet the Band Perry backstage before the show.

Brad Paisley + Carrie Underwood Host 'Other Things' in Funny 2012 CMA Awards Commercials

Megan Pacella — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:00:42 +0000

This year will be the fifth time Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley team up to host the CMA Awards. After so many successful hosting gigs, you can't help but wonder why Underwood and Paisley don't try their hands at hosting some... other things. And that idea is exactly what three hilarious new 2012 CMA Awards commercials explore.

KLAW 2012 CMA Awards Poll – Vocal Group of the Year [POLL]

Frank Seres — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:31:20 +0000

The 46th Annual CMA Awards will be handed out Thursday, November 1st in Nashville. In the weeks leading up to the CMA’s, K-LAW 101 will ask for your picks in each of the main categories. Here’s our Vocal Group of the Year poll. Select the group that you think will be the big winner!

Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes React to 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Megan Pacella — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:20 +0000

Blake Shelton is pretty used to being nominated for big awards, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ecstatic to receive more nods at the CMAs this year. The ‘God Gave Me You’ hitmaker has racked up four new nominations in 2012. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is enjoying the first CMA nomination — and he’s eternally grateful.