Brooks & Dunn, Chesney, Swift to perform during CMA awards broadcast

September 16th, 2009 Toby Keith voted songwriter/artist of the decadeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — County music star Toby Keith has been voted songwriter/artist of the decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

September 14th, 2009 Country star Taylor Swift to perform on 'The View'NEW YORK — ABC says country music singer Taylor Swift is going to make her first appearance on "The View." The 19-year-old Swift is scheduled to perform two songs on Tuesday's episode. Swift comes fresh from her high-profile appearance Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards.

September 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.

September 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.

September 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.

September 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

September 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.

August 28th, 2009 Chesney, Swift, Sugarland to appear on ABC specialNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Highlights of this summer's CMA Music Festival will air Monday on ABC, with performances by Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Reba McEntire, Kid Rock and many more.

August 27th, 2009 Beyonce to perform at the MTV Video AwardsNEW YORK — Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) is set to give a dreamy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Thursday that the superstar singer will sing her latest hit, "Sweet Dreams," at the Sept.

August 13th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn: Out of new ideas after 20 yearsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brooks & Dunn decided to call it quits after they realized they'd begun to run out of ideas after 20 years of making hit country music together.

August 11th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn call it quits after 20 yearsNASHVILLE, Tenn. —Brooks & Dunn are done.

August 11th, 2009 Brooks & Dunn to 'call it a day' after 20 years NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brooks & Dunn are done.

June 17th, 2009 Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the yearNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for "Love Story." It is an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet.

June 11th, 2009 Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off ThursdayNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whether your musical tastes lean toward Nine Inch Nails or Brad Paisley, there's something for you in Middle Tennessee as both the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester and the CMA Music Festival in Nashville run Thursday through Sunday.

May 11th, 2009 Bentley, Brooks & Dunn honored for overseas workNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country artists Brooks & Dunn and Dierks Bentley have been honored by the Country Music Association for promoting the genre overseas.