Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform during CMA awards broadcastOctober 5th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform at CMAsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 43rd annual Country Music Association awards will offer fans one of the last chances to see Brooks & Dunn before they split next year.
Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker bring diversity, stiff competition to CMA AwardsSeptember 10th, 2009 Swift, Rucker add diversity to CMA AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — While Brad Paisley snagged a leading six Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, country's breakout stars like Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker could prove to be tough competition.
Taylor Swift gets at least 2 CMA nominations, including entertainer of the yearSeptember 9th, 2009 Swift, Underwood, Rucker get at least 2 CMA nodsNEW YORK — Taylor Swift has snagged at least two Country Music Association nominations, including one for the show's highest honor: entertainer of the year. The 19-year-old sensation joined Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker as double nominees; Kenny Chesney and George Strait had three.
Urban & Gill Organise Hall Of Fame FundraiserSeptember 9th, 2009 KEITH URBAN and VINCE GILL are to host a star-studded concert to raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The singers are leading the line-up for the Nashville, Tennessee gig which will also see performances from Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Faith Hill.
Paisley Scores Six Country Music Awards NominationsSeptember 9th, 2009 BRAD PAISLEY will lead the charge at the 2009 Country Music Awards after landing six nominations. Paisley - who will host the event with Carrie Underwood - scored the most nominations when they were announced on U.S.
Brad Paisley leads with 6 CMA nominations, including entertainer of the yearSeptember 9th, 2009 Brad Paisley leads with 6 CMA nominationsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brad Paisley leads Country Music Association Award nominees with six nods announced Wednesday, while Taylor Swift snagged a nomination for entertainer of the year, the show's highest honor.
List of finalists for 2009 Country Music Association AwardsSeptember 9th, 2009 List of CMA nominationsENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
— Kenny Chesney
— Brad Paisley
— George Strait
— Taylor Swift
— Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
— Miranda Lambert
— Martina McBride
— Reba McEntire
— Taylor Swift
— Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
— Kenny Chesney
— Brad Paisley
— Darius Rucker
— George Strait
— Keith Urban
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
— Randy Houser
— Jamey Johnson
— Jake Owen
— Darius Rucker
— Zac Brown Band
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
— Eagles
— Lady Antebellum
— Little Big Town
— Rascal Flatts
— Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
— Big & Rich
— Brooks & Dunn
— Joey + Rory
— Montgomery Gentry
— Sugarland
SINGLE OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer)
— "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band, produced by Keith Stegall, Atlantic Records
— "I Run To You" by Lady Antebellum, produced by Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley, Capitol Records Nashville
— "In Color" by Jamey Johnson, produced by The Kent Hardly Playboys, Mercury Nashville
— "People Are Crazy" by Billy Currington, produced by Carson Chamberlain and Billy Currington, Mercury Nashville
— "Then" by Brad Paisley, produced by Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois, Arista Nashville
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer)
— "American Saturday Night" by Brad Paisley, produced by Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois, Arista Nashville
— "Defying Gravity" by Keith Urban, produced by Dann Huff and Keith Urban, Capitol Records Nashville
— "Fearless" by Taylor Swift, produced by Nathan Chapman and Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records
— "Love On The Inside" by Sugarland, produced by Byron Gallimore, Kristian Bush, and Jennifer Nettles, Mercury Nashville
— "That Lonesome Song" by Jamey Johnson, produced by The Kent Hardly Playboys, Mercury Records
SONG OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Songwriter(s))
— "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown/Wyatt Durrette
— "I Told You So" by Randy Travis
— "In Color" by Jamey Johnson/Lee Thomas Miller/James Otto
— "People Are Crazy" by Bobby Braddock/Troy Jones
— "Then" by Brad Paisley/Chris DuBois/Ashley Gorley
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (Award goes to each Artist)
— "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire, Arista Nashville
— "Down The Road" by Kenny Chesney (with Mac McAnally), Blue Chair Records, LLC & BNA Records
— "Everything But Quits" by Lee Ann Womack (duet with George Strait), MCA Nashville
— "I Told You So" by Carrie Underwood featuring Randy Travis, 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville
— "Old Enough" by The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe, Third Man Records/Warner Bros. Records
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Director)
— "Boots On" by Randy Houser, directed by Eric Welch
— "Love Story" by Taylor Swift, directed by Trey Fanjoy
— "People Are Crazy" by Billy Currington, directed by The Brads
— "Start A Band" by Brad Paisley (duet with Keith Urban), directed by Jim Shea
— "Troubadour" by George Strait, directed by Trey Fanjoy
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
— Eddie Bayers — Drums
— Paul Franklin — Steel Guitar
— Dann Huff — Guitar
— Brent Mason — Guitar
— Mac McAnally — Guitar
Keith Urban, Vince Gill host all-star concert in Tenn. to raise money for country hall of fameSeptember 1st, 2009 Keith Urban, Vince Gill host all-star concertNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban and Vince Gill will co-host an all-star concert to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, with guests including Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Faith Hill.
Brad Paisley draws cheers, laughter with performance for ObamasAugust 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brad Paisley hit the right notes with the US First Family, members of Congress and the staff, drawing cheers and laughter during his performance at the White House. The Grammy-Award winning country singer entertained the crowd with his song "Welcome to the Future" on July 21 as part of the new White House Music Series.
SWIFT PRANKS URBAN WITH KISS TRIBUTEAugust 9th, 2009 Country star TAYLOR SWIFT played a prank on her touring partner KEITH URBAN at a concert in Missouri - by taking the stage to perform their duet dressed as a member of rock group KISS. Swift is currently supporting Urban on a U.S.
Country stars Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss to play high-profile gig at White HouseJuly 15th, 2009 Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss to play White HouseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country musicians Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss will play a high-profile gig next week at the White House.
Taylor Swift bags most prestigious country music honourJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taylor Swift has become the reigning queen of country music, after landing the top honour at the CMT Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday. The singer bagged the most prestigious prize of the night by scooping the award for Best Video for her single 'Love Story'.
List of winners at Country Music Television awardsJune 17th, 2009 List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday:
— Video of the year: Taylor Swift, "Love Story."
— Male video: Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman."
— Female video: Taylor Swift, "Love Story."
— Group video: Rascal Flatts, "Every Day."
— Duo video: Sugarland, "All I Want to Do."
— Breakthrough video: Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried."
— Collaborative video: Brad Paisley with Keith Urban, "Start a Band."
— Performance of the year: Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley, "Country Boy."
— Wide open country video: Kid Rock, "All Summer Long."
— Video director of the year: Trey Fanjoy for Taylor Swift's "Love Story."
Country's Trace Adkins relishes 2 CMT nominations for video that almost didn't get madeJune 16th, 2009 Adkins' nominated video almost didn't get madeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trace Adkins can gloat about his two nominations at the Country Music Television awards.
Country music star Brad Paisley says wife dreamed name of their new son: Jasper WarrenMay 5th, 2009 Paisley says wife dreamed name of their new sonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Brad Paisley has found inspiration for songs in some unexpected places.
September 10th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
May the CMA Song of the Year award go to James Otto for his co-writing “In Color”, I love him SO much!!! (big smile)
God bless you and him always!!!
Holly in East Tennessee