Country-western singer Messina brings 'Music Room' to Valley Nov 13, 2009
She's been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week No. 1 songs from the same album. Jerry Flowers, who co-produced Messina's Unmistakable album, called her the best vocalist he's ever worked with. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Taylor Swift Leads CMA Awards 2009 Winners Nov 13, 2009
Taylor Swift sweeps top entertainer award at CMA's. Darius Rucker makes CMA awards history. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Taylor Swift 'Never Imagined' She Could Win Top CMA Award Nov 13, 2009
Fellow country star Wynonna Judd says Swift is too young to be Entertainer of the Year. " Swift, who said the night stood out more than her last week, noted that the reality of her recent success is still sinking in. "I never imagined that th 00003D67 e unattainable thing that I dreamed about could happen to me at 19," she said. "It's a lot to absorb. (VHI.com -- Music News)
CMA Awards Winners Include Firsts For Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker Nov 13, 2009
Swift wins in every category in which she's nominated, while crossover singer Rucker wins New Artist of the Year. " Here's a list of the night's big winners: Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift Album of the Year: Taylor Swift, Fearless Single of the Year: Lady Antebellum, "I Run to You" Song of the Year: Jamey Johnson, "In Color" Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum New Artist of the Year: Darius Rucker Female Vocalist of the Year: Taylor Swift Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley Vocal... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Taylor Swift Dominates CMA Awards Nov 13, 2009
Singer became youngest person ever to win Entertainer of the Year award. thank you for saying you love my diary because that's the nicest compliment," said Swift, wearing a flowing gown with a glittering gold bodice. Her win snapped a three-year run by Kenny Chesney, who has won four of the last five years in the category. It also made her the first solo female artist in more than a decade to snag the honor since Shania Twain did it in 1999. The win capped a night when Swift swept up four... (VHI.com -- Music News)
SCENES FROM THE SHOW: Performance photos and more Nov 13, 2009
2009 CMA Awards show performances - Photos - USATODAY.com. Forver and Always, a song title that no doubt reflects how she will recall the events that unfolded that evening. (USA Today -- Life)
Big wins, thin voice? Nov 13, 2009
Swift takes home an armful of CMA Awards. . (The Palm Beach Post)
A Beard Too Far Nov 12, 2009
Photographers Snap The Winners of the 2009 CMA Awards. Some Arrived In Pairs; Some Performed in Pairs And Some Did Both. (CBS News)
43rd annual Country Music Association Awards held Nov 12, 2009
Singer Taylor Swift arrives at the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville November 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
WINNERS LIST: See who was crowned in top categories Nov 12, 2009
CMA Awards: The night's top winners - USATODAY.com ... CMA Awards: The night's top winners ... A list of winners in major categories at the 43rd CMA Awards. (USA Today -- Life)
Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Nov 12, 2009
Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards ... Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Before Taylor Swift even enters her 20s, she adds four CMA Awards to her collection, winning Entertainer, Female Vocalist, Album and Music Video of the Year at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," which aired live on the ABC Television Network and before a sold-out crowd at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville ... Those Awards bring Paisley's career CMA Awards total to 13. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler turn red for CMA Awards Nov 12, 2009
All things music from the Tennessean. com entertainment staff. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Winners of The CMA Awards for 2009 Nov 12, 2009
A Complete List of CMA Award Winners ... Photographers Snap The Winners of the 2009 CMA Awards. (CBS News)
Country-western singer Messina brings 'Music Room' to Valley Nov 12, 2009
She's been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week No. 1 songs from the same album. Jerry Flowers, who co-produced Messina's Unmistakable album, called her the best vocalist he's ever worked with. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'Country's biggest night' to showcase music's hottest (again) genre Nov 12, 2009
"By watching her on things like on the CMA (Country Music Association) Awards, those fans discover that they like other (country) artists, too, and maybe it decreases the built-in prejudices that people sometimes have against country music.". Underwood, who will co-host the CMA Awards on Wednesday (7 p.m. , WLS-Ch ... There are organizations, including the CMA, to market the music. (FOX59, IN)
Lady Antebellum wins 2 CMAs Nov 12, 2009
Lakeside High School graduates Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley, who along with bandmate Hillary Scott make up Lady Antebellum, captured the vocal group and single of the year categories at Wednesday s Country Music Association Awards show. The win in vocal group ended Rascal Flatts six-year dominance in that category. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Keith Urban falls to Taylor Swift at awards Nov 12, 2009
Keith Urban was Swift-boated at America's Country Music Awards (CMA), but he did manage to win a minor award and receive a kiss from an unusually buxom Nicole Kidman ... "I want to thank every single person in this room tonight for not running up on the stage during the speech," Swift joked while accepting her female vocalist CMA.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Taylor Swift could break CMA male stranglehold Nov 12, 2009
That might be enough to sway the more than 5,000 members of the Country Music Association, who decide who gets the trophy for entertainer of the year, the CMA's highest honor, at the CMA Awards tonight (the broadcast will air on ABC) ... Using a combination of unparalleled album and ticket sales, Chesney has dominated the CMA Awards' most prestigious category with three straight wins and four of the last five ... And then there's George Strait, a two-time winner in the category and CMA's career... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
It's Taylor Swift's night at CMAs, with four awards Nov 12, 2009
Taylor Swift won Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year at Wednesday's CMA Awards ... Darius Rucker wins the New Artist of the Year Award during the 43rd annual CMA Awards show Wednesday in Nashville. (USA Today)
Taylor Made? All Eyes On Swift At CMA Awards Nov 12, 2009
All Eyes On Swift At CMA Awards - Entertainment News Story - KFOX El Paso ... All Eyes On Swift At CMA Awards ... That might be enough to sway the more than 5,000 members of the Country Music Association, who decide who gets the trophy for entertainer of the year, the CMA's highest honor, at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night (the broadcast will air live on ABC). (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum win 2 early CMAs Nov 12, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - Darius Rucker became the first black singer to win new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards, joining Charley Pride as the only African-American to win a major individual award, while Taylor Swift won two awards, including album of the year. Rucker, whose first country album, "Learn to Live," sold more than 1 million copies, took the stage Wednesday night to wild cheers from the crowd and shouted, "What a year!" "First of all, to the fans, thank... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A big day for Keith Urban Nov 12, 2009
After strolling the red carpet with his wife Nicole Kidman at the Broadcast Music Inc Country Awards on Tuesday, Urban is up for the top gong of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards, competing against four-time winner and reigning champion Kenny Chesney and newcomer Taylor Swift. While he has no plans to return to the Tamworth stage that launched his career, Urban arrives in Australia later this month to perform at the ARIA Awards before a string of tour dates in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Paisley Focused on CMA Duties, Not Noms Nov 12, 2009
Country Singer Co-Hosting CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood, Also Up for Seven Trophies ... Photographers Snap The Winners of the 2009 CMA Awards. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Swift claims BMIs top song prize for 2nd time Nov 12, 2009
Swift won for her song Love Story the night before she contends for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards Bobby Pinson won songwriter of the year and Sony/ATV Music was named publisher of the year. BMI also honored Brooks & Dunn with the presidents award. (MSNBC -- Music)
Taylor Swift tops CMAs with four awards Nov 12, 2009
The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman, who has sold 1 million copies of his first country album, Learn to Live, became the second African-American to win a major individual CMA. ... But CMA voters werent moved by sentiment in the vocal duo of the year category, awarding Sugarland the honor for the third straight year. (MSNBC -- Music)
CMA awards take a few digs at Kanye West Nov 12, 2009
Country music took a swipe at Kanye Wests infamous September interruption of Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs at Wednesday nights CMA awards in Nashville. Following Taylor Swifts opening number a performance of Forever and Always, which included a cameo by Access Hollywoods Nancy ODell CMA co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley took the stage and ripped the rapper ... Thats what I love about the CMAs we get along on this show. (MSNBC -- Music)
Vince Gill and Daughtry join forces on record and at the CMAs Nov 12, 2009
Vince Gill and Daughtry join forces on record and at theCMAs at tennessean ... We know that we are in the presence of the best male vocalist in country music, said Daughtry, who recruited Gill to sing on the track Tennessee Line for his band Daughtry's Leave This Town album; Gill and the band also performed the song at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards ... 0 Response to Vince Gill and Daughtry join forces on record and at theCMAs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lady Antebellum ecstatic about CMA wins, looking toward new album Nov 12, 2009
Lady Antebellum ecstatic about CMA wins, looking toward newalbum at tennessean ... said at Wednesday's CMA Awards that they're so busy these days, they are almost oblivious to the band's rising popularity ... They said that about two hours before they won the group of the year and single of the year awards at theCMAs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vince Gill isn't betting on Taylor Swift for CMA entertainer Nov 12, 2009
said he wasnt even sure who was nominated for the CMA Awards this year, but there was one thing he was willing to bet on: not winning the entertainer of the yearaward. Ive been around a long time, and I know people are predicting early that shes going to win, but I would be surprised if she did," he said at the awards show. "But that is the beauty of the vote. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Taylor Swift sweeps CMA's biggest honors Nov 12, 2009
Click to see photos from the 43rd Annual CMA Awards show (this image of big winner Taylor Swift: Sanford Myers/The Tennessean) ... The multi-platinum 19-year-old won the s biggest prize, entertainer of the year, at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards, held Wednesday night at the ... She also won for best album (Fearless) and best video (Fearless, directed by Trey Fanjoy), and she ended s three-year reign as the CMAs top female vocalist. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Darius Rucker surprised by country success Nov 12, 2009
I thought I would be here, but I didnt think I would be here like this, Rucker said at the CMA Awards of his two nominations and his three No. 1 songs. Its awesome how radio is accepting me somuch. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Houser nominated for 2 CMA Awards Nov 12, 2009
Houser nominated for 2 CMA Awards By CHRIS ALLEN BAKER, News Editor Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:45 AM CST ... Winners will be announced at this year s 43rd Annual CMA Awards airing tonight at 7 p.m. on ABC. ... As for next week's CMA awards, Houser is taking a humble approach to the success. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Bizarre Michael Jackson seance on British TV Nov 12, 2009
Lauren Johnson, 12, has been sneezing about 10 times a minute for several weeks, and no one, including doctors, a psychologist and a hypnotist, seems to be able to stop it (MSNBC -- Television)
Swift named CMA's Entertainer of the Year Nov 12, 2009
- It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award ... - It's been Taylor Swift's year, and Wednesday was her night as she became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award ... jpg Josh Anderson/Ap Taylor Swift performs Wednesday at the Country Music... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Taylor Swift ponders a big CMA night Nov 12, 2009
Taylor Swift ponders a big CMAnight at tennessean ... Im just excited to be at the CMA Awards, you know ... Arent you excited to be at the CMA Awards. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CMA Awards: With coverage by the Tennessean and Tune In Music City. Nov 12, 2009
Category Archive for CMA Awards at tennessean ... What we found in 'CMA Awards ... Click to see photos from the 43rd Annual CMA Awards show (this image of big winner Taylor Swift: Sanford Myers/The Tennessean). (The Clarion-Ledger)
The 43rd Annual CMA Awards, in pictures Nov 12, 2009
Click to see photos from the 43rd Annual CMA Awards show (this image of Taylor Swift: Larry McCormack/The Tennessean). 0 Response to The 43rd Annual CMA Awards, in pictures. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jack Ingram gushes over Kris Kristofferson, gets ready for the Ryman Nov 12, 2009
said his hands were still shaking after a run-in with on the CMA red carpet. Theres not a lot of guys that I react to like that, Ingram said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CMA BALLOT: Who should, who will win Nov 11, 2009
CMA Awards: Hard to predict, but we're going to try anyway - USATODAY.com ... CMA Awards: Hard to predict, but we're going to try anyway ... Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, who will co-host and both perform at the CMA Awards, are likely to take home some trophies, too. (USA Today)
Swift takes on her elders at the CMAs Nov 11, 2009
Teen Taylor Swift is up against her elders at the CMA Awards - USATODAY.com ... Teen Taylor Swift is up against her elders at the CMA Awards ... Taylor Swift, 19, would be the CMA's youngest entertainer of the year if she wins Wednesday. (USA Today)
Is country’s top honor Taylor made? Nov 11, 2009
Taylor Swift is the youngest ever nominated for the Country Music Association s entertainer of the year award ... That might be enough to sway the more than 5,000 members of the Country Music Association, who decide who gets entertainer of the year, the CMA s highest honor, at the CMA Awards tonight (they will air live at 8 on ABC, Channel 5). (Boston Globe)
Critic’s corner Nov 11, 2009
43d Annual CMA Awards 8 p.m., Channel 5. Daughtryee-ha. (Boston Globe)
43rd annual CMA Awards gets local help Nov 11, 2009
When country music's greats take the stage Wednesday night for the 43rd annual CMA Awards, Murray residents can thank one of their own for helping make it happen ... This isn't the first time Allgood has worked with CMA, she was a Fun Team supervisor over the summer with CMA Music Fest ... After getting her foot in the door with that job, she landed the temporary position for the CMA Awards and now hopes to use that experience to move forward. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song Nov 11, 2009
Swift won for her song "Love Story" - the night before she contends for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards - Bobby Pinson won songwriter of the year and Sony/ATV Music was named publisher of the year. BMI also honored Brooks with the president's award. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Source: Julianne Hough, Chuck Wicks split up Nov 11, 2009
Pair to attend CMA Awards; shes presenting, hes working on red carpet ... The two walked the red carpet together for the first time at last year's CMA Awards after getting to know each other while touring with Brad Paisley. (MSNBC -- News)
Darius Rucker shoots for country music milestone Nov 11, 2009
Rucker, is up for two Country Music Association Awards and could join Charley Pride as the only African-Americans to win male vocalist if he wins ... Rucker is up for two Country Music Association Awards and could join Charley Pride as the only African-Americans to win best male vocalist if he wins. (MSNBC -- News)
Taylor Made? All Eyes On Swift At CMAs Nov 10, 2009
That might be enough to sway the more than 5,000 members of the Country Music Association, who decide who gets the trophy for entertainer of the year, the CMA's highest honor, at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night (the broadcast will air live on ABC). She's the youngest ever nominated for the award and the first solo female act since Faith Hill in 2000, and she's faced a lot of questions about whether either is a limiting factor. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Brad Paisley: I'm not Mr. Perfect Nov 10, 2009
Brad Paisley is nominated for seven CMA awards -- including Entertainer of the Year ... Paisley heads into Wednesday's 43rd Annual CMA Awards with a leading seven nominations ... CNN: You've got seven nominations heading into the CMAs. (CNN)
Top Entertainment Stories Country's CMA Awards could be another Swift night Nov 10, 2009
Country's CMA Awards could be another Swift night ... After her much-discussed MTV Video Music Awards win that Kanye West stepped in on, the young singer-songwriter continues to move past the incident with four nominations - encompassing most of the biggest honors - in the 43rd Annual CMA Awards, the Country Music Association event that ABC will broadcast Wednesday, Nov. 11 ... Excited as she is about her CMA nominations - for female vocalist of the year, music video of the year ("Love Story"),... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" One editor of a country music magazine demanded that Cash resign from the Country Music Association because "you and your crowd are just too intelligent to associate with plain country folks, country artists and country DJs. " Johnny Western, a DJ, singer and actor who for many years was part of Cash's road show, recalls a conversation with "a very popular and powerful DJ." According to Western, the DJ was "connected to many of the music associations and other influential recording industry... (Salon)
Chesney plans to get close to fans in 'Summer in 3-D' Nov 9, 2009
He'll perform for the first time since wrapping his 2009 tour at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards (ABC, 8 p.m. ET/PT), singing his latest single, I'm Alive, with. He also could win a record-setting fifth entertainer-of-the-year award. (USA Today)
This day in history Nov 9, 2009
Kenny Chesney won the Country Music Association album of the year award for When the Sun Goes Down as well as entertainer of the year. Roger Clemens won his record seventh Cy Young Award. (Boston Globe)
Country-western singer Messina brings 'Music Room' to Valley Nov 7, 2009
She's been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week No. 1 songs from the same album. Jerry Flowers, who co-produced Messina's Unmistakable album, called her the best vocalist he's ever worked with. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Country Music Star John Rich Named Grand Marshal for 57th Nashville Christmas Parade Hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas Nov 6, 2009
He has made a name for himself as an artist in his own right, a producer, an award-winning songwriter, judge on Nashville Star (NBC), and host of the smash hit series Gone Country on CMT. As a part of Big & Rich and as a songwriter, he has garnered multiple Grammy, ACM, CMA and CMT Music Award nominations. He was also awarded the ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year Award in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and has written 13 Top 10 singles. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fans Predict Taylor Swift as Big Winner at 'CMA Awards' in Annual CMT Poll Nov 4, 2009
Swift would become the youngest artist ever to win Entertainer and join an elite group of only six other women -- the Dixie Chicks, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Reba and Shania Twain -- who have received the CMA's highest honor ... A win in this category would mark the duo's 20th CMA Awards trophy, 15 of which are for Vocal Duo of the Year ... "Taylor won our poll across every age demo and genre, and the results are a direct reflection of the unprecedented year she's had with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mexico's Peso Slides to Almost One-Month Low on Rating Downgrade Concern Nov 4, 2009
67 percentage points, according to data compiled by CMA Datavision. By comparison, it costs 1. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Underwood stretches her country boundaries Nov 3, 2009
She nabbed the Academy of Country Music's entertainer of the year this spring, and has four nominations for Nov. 11's Country Music Association awards, for which she will also serve as host for the second straight year. But Underwood is adept and bridging the gaps between country and pop, and does so again on "Play On." During one stint on Los Angeles, Underwood and songwriter Luke Laird, a friend who wrote several songs on "Carnival Ride," teamed up with DioGuardi and Marti Frederiksen to... (MSNBC -- Music)
Underwood Defends Pop Country Cross Over Nov 3, 2009
Stars shine at the 2008 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville ... She nabbed the Academy of Country Music's entertainer of the year this spring, and has four nominations for Nov. 11's Country Music Association awards, for which she will also serve as host for the second straight year. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
For Underwood, there's no holding back on 'Play On' Nov 2, 2009
Underwood, who will co-host the 43rd Country Music Association Awards next week and have her own variety special on Fox in December, is careful with the new album's pacing: For every danceable track like Cowboy Casanova or Songs Like This, there's a sentimental ballad like Mama's Song or inspirational message like Temporary Home. "There's got to be good balance," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
MORE: Underwood talks marriage, her variety show Nov 2, 2009
No slowing down: Carrie Underwood will co-host the Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 11 ... On Nov. 11, she and labelmate will host the 43rd Country Music Association Awards, for which she's nominated in two categories, including female vocalist of the year, which she has won the past three years. (USA Today -- Life)
PHOTOS: Check out Carrie's red-carpet looks Nov 2, 2009
She also performed with Phil Vassar at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville. " /> Photos 11/1/2009 Carrie Underwood on the red carpet 2005 CMA Awards Fresh off her American Idol victory, Carrie Underwood graced her first-ever CMA red carpet wearing a red dress. She also performed with Phil Vassar at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY 1 of 10. (USA Today -- Life)
GAC Hits High Notes In Key Demos Nov 1, 2009
GAC has been a brand participant in nine of this past summer's top country-music festivals and sponsored a concert stage at two of the larger events the CMA Music Festival in Nashville and a NASCAR event at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. The network's branded tour bus also made appearances at the Country Thunder festival in Twin Lakes, Wis. (Multichannel News)
Country singer tonight at Depot Oct 30, 2009
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Tickets On Sale Friday for Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival Oct 28, 2009
Verizon and Ronnie Gilley Entertainment have announced 4-time and current CMA, and 4-consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney will headline the event. This will be one of Chesney's only 2010 concert appearances. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First Presenters Announced for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards' Oct 28, 2009
First Presenters Announced for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards ... Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The excitement is building as the first group of presenters are announced for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and airing live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network ... The first celebrities announced as Awards presenters during "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" are NASCAR superstar driver Dale... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
