43rd CMA Awards: TAYLOR SWIFT WINS FOUR, INCLUDING ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR FOR 2009
11-11-09 NASHVILLE – 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. Continue reading about the 43rd Annual Academy of CMA Awards for 2009.
2009 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE UP 7.2 PERCENT
The average daily attendance in 2009 was 56,000. By comparison, in 2008 the average daily attendance was 52,000. The uptick was felt in single concert tickets and attendance in the Festival's free zones and concert venues including Riverfront Park, which was free to the community for the first time. Read about the 2009 CMA Music Festival event.
CMA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS PRESENTED DURING 2009 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Joe Fish and Pio McCann Presented with the International Country Broadcaster Award; Roger Ryan Presented with the Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award. Continue reading about the 2009 CMA Music Festival.
Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, and Wynonna (With Special Appearance by The Judds) to Perform at 2009 CMA Music Festival
The 2009 CMA Music Festival highlights Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, and Wynonna (with a special appearance by The Judds) whoare added to the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts on the VAULT(TM) Concert Stage at LP Field. The four-day festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, 2009, in Downtown Nashville. Read more about the 2009 CMA Music Festival.
Winners of the 2009 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
FANS NAME Carrie Underwood Entertainer of the Year
LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners have been announced for the 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE April 5, 2009 on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas. More than half a million fans voted in the Entertainer of the Year category, and named Carrie Underwood for the evening's biggest honor.
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC also honored Jennifer Nettles and Taylor Swift with the Crystal Milestone Award. This award is given to artists or industry leaders to commemorate a specific, remarkable achievement. Continue reading about the 2009 CMA presentation and list of winners.
GEORGE STRAIT SURPASSES RECORD FOR MOST TROPHIES IN CMA AWARDS HISTORY WITH 22 AT “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
 Kenny Chesney wins Entertainer of the Year at “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Photographer: John Russell / CMA
Kenny Chesney Wins Fourth Entertainer of the Year Award; Brad Paisley and Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Each Win Two On "Country Music's Biggest Night" Read about the event and list of 2008 CMA Awards Winners
"The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Producer. Paul Miller is the Director. David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
CMA Awards Website: http://cmaawards.com/2008/
Trace Adkins, Kid Rock, and Lady Antebellum to Perform; The Wailers Join Previously Announced Kenny Chesney Performance. Read about the lineup of performers.
The Eagles Will Perform on 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards'
KENNY CHESNEY LEADS FINALISTS WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS,” COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT
George Strait and Sugarland Receive Five Nominations Each, Jennifer Nettles Receives a Total of Six Nominations Including Songwriter Nod for "Stay;" Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley Score Four Nominations Each
For the third year, the announcement of the final nominees in five of the 12 CMA Awards categories was made on ABC News' "Good Morning America." Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift delivered the news from the "Good Morning America" studios in the heart of New York City's Times Square. The remaining categories were announced by Lady Antebellum and James Otto on a special edition of CMT's "CMT Insider" live from the CMA Awards Nominees Press Conference at the Sommet Center in Nashville.
 At the conclusion of the announcements, Kenny Chesney (photo left) led the list of nominees with seven nominations. Chesney, the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, was nominated in that category again, as well as Male Vocalist; Album for Just Who I Am:Poets & Pirates; Single for "Don't Blink;" two Musical Event nominations, one with Reba McEntire for "Every Other Weekend" and one with George Strait for "Shiftwork"; and Music Video of the Year for "Don't Blink," which was directed by Shaun Silva. Chesney could receive two additional trophies for producing his Album and Single with Buddy Cannon
About the Academy of Country Music
Founded in 1964, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC is an artist and industry-driven organization, that provides the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund.
The Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund promotes and supports music education and humanitarian programs that transform the human spirit. Through its charitable donations, the ACMCF works towards promoting Learning Through Music and Healing Through Music. The Academy is comprised of more than 4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.
About the Academy of Country Music Awards
The 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry.
The show is produced for television by Dick Clark Productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. The show is executive produced by R.A. Clark, and produced by Barry Adelman. The executive in charge of production is Bob Bardo.
The 2009 CMA Awards date, location and 2009 CMA nominations will be announced later in 2009.
For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC and the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, please visit http://www.acmcountry.com/. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITABLE FUND, please visit http://www.acmcf.org/.
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CMA 2008 News:
The Eagles Will Perform on 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards'
KENNY CHESNEY LEADS FINALISTS WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS,” COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT
CMA ANNOUNCES 2008 BROADCAST AWARDS FINALISTS
The 2009 CMA Music Festival will bring artists and fans together Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, 2009 in Downtown Nashville and tickets are now available.
CMAfest.com and ABC.com Both Offer Fans a Behind-the-Scenes View of 2008 CMA Music Festival
ABC Invites You to Summer's Hottest Music Event, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock'. Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough Host show date Monday, September 8 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET
Winners Announced of the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: KENNY CHESNEY
TOP MALE VOCALIST: BRAD PAISLEY
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST: CARRIE UNDERWOOD
TOP VOCAL GROUP: RASCAL FLATTS
TOP VOCAL DUO: BROOKS & DUNN
More winners listed...
Nominations Announced for the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (R) AWARDS Country Music's Party of the Year (TM)
For The First Time In Academy Of Country Music History Fans Will Vote For Entertainer Of The Year! Read more...
Fans Vote in Record Numbers to Determine the Final Nominees for the '2008 CMT Music Awards'. Brad Paisley and Sugarland Lead the Nominees of Country Music's Only Fan-Voted Awards Show with Four Nominations Each. Read more and see list of nominees..
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) is announcing that on May 16 Randy Owen and on May 17 Sugarland will perform at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas. Dick Clark, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brenda Lee and More Announced as Off-Camera Winners for the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Continue reading...
Randy Owen & Sugarland to Perform at the Fremont Street Experience During the Week Vegas Goes Country (TM) for the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
The Academy of Country Music announced the return of Reba McEntire as host of the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, an event which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent. "I am celebrating my tenth anniversary of hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards," said Reba McEntire. "I'm excited to honor country music's greatest talent at this spectacular awards show."
This year's telecast, which is produced by Dick Clark Productions, Inc., will mark the unprecedented tenth time that McEntire has hosted the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. She has won 11 Academy of Country Music Awards and has 41 nominations total. In 2001 she was awarded the first annual Academy of Country Music / The Home Depot Humanitarian Award for her outstanding philanthropic work. In 2003, the Academy of Country Music awarded her the title of "Leading Lady" in recognition of her status as the all-time leading winner in the Top Female Vocalist category with seven wins.
Continue reading...Reba McEntire is a country music legend who has been delivering number one songs for more than 20 years and has sold more than 50 million records over the course of her incredible career. Her name and voice are synonymous with country music.
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