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"CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS" Hosted by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland
Country's biggest stars as well as cross-genre musical innovators come together to celebrate the holidays on "CMA Country Christmas," which taped in front of a live audience November 10th at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
The special, which is hosted for the second time by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, airs Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Artists scheduled to perform and celebrate the season with songs and stories include "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer, Sugarland, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill in a special performance with Miss Piggy.
Continue reading about the 2011 CMS Country Christmas Show.
The 45th Annual 2011 CMA Awards Show
"The 45th Annual CMA Awards" will air live on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return as hosts for their fourth consecutive year.
Previously announced performers include Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Lambert, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Shelton, Sugarland, Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Young and Zac Brown Band, plus Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter singing their hit collaboration "You and Tequila," Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield singing their current hit duet "Easy," Lionel Richie performing with Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker, and co-hosts Paisley and Underwood in their first live televised-performance of their No. 1 song "Remind Me."
Plans for the 2011 46th Annual CMA County Music Awards is being planned. Keep checking back for updates and more press information in early 2012.
The 2010 CMA Country Christmas TV show is hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, this 90-minute special will feature performances of holiday classics as well as fireside chats with the artists and their families. Artists appearing include Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Reba, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, and Sugarland.
Winners announced for the 45th Annual Country Music Awards 2010
The star-studded ceremony was broadcast  live on Sunday night, April 18, 2010 on the CBS Television Network from MGM GRAND in Las Vegas. Almost a half a million country music fans voted for the Entertainer of the Year category and named Carrie Underwoodthe winner of the evening's biggest honor. This is the second year in a row that Underwood has been named Entertainer of the Year. Continue reading about the 2010 CMA awards and list of winners.
Top CMA Awards nominee Miranda Lambert, who entered “Country Music’s Biggest Night™ with a record nine nominations, walked away winning an armful of CMA Awards on November 10, 2010.
“The 44th Annual CMA Awards” was hosted for the third time by Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Continue reading about the 2010 CMA Awards.
- Jimmy Dean is announced as one of the 2010 inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame under the “Veterans Era Category” category. Photo courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
- Carrie Underwood the big winner at the 2010 CMT Awards The night belonged to first-time winners and fan-favorite Carrie Underwood, who took home two wins at this year’s CMT MUSIC AWARDS. Underwood took top honors for VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Cowboy Casanova”) and CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR (“Temporary Home” from INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD); while Keith Urban took home the buckle in a first-time category win for MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“’Til Summer Comes Around,” and Miranda Lambert scored her first CMT Music Award for FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“White Liar”). Continue reading about the 2010 CMT Music Awards and list of winners.
- Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner Added To Line Up
- 2010 CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, 2010 in Downtown Nashville, Tenn. Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner join the star-packed artist lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2010 CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair ®. Continue reading about the 2010 CMA Music Festival.
CMA Music Awards for 2009
- 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
- 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 LIVESunday, 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.
- TAYLOR SWIFT WINS FOUR, INCLUDING ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, AT 43rd CMA AWARDS. 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.ABC Television Special on CMA. As previously announced, the Festival was filmed for a three-hour television special "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" scheduled to air on the ABC Television Network Monday, Aug. 31 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). Read more about the TV special.
- 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 Festival2008 CMA Country Music Awards
- KENNY CHESNEY LEADS FINALISTS WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS,” 2008 CMA Nominations for 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 For The 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Fans name Kenny Chesney Entertainer of the Year
- 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...
 Stage and Screen Superstar & Country Icon Reba McEntire to Host For the 10th Time
- 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..
- 2008 CMA Awards Winners Results
- 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
- 2007 CMA Winners
- FIRST TIMERS AND VETERANS SHARE HONORS AT “THE 41st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Carrie Underwood Each Win Two CMA Awards on Country Music’s Biggest Night Country Music’s newest stars and industry veteran performers stood shoulder to shoulder at “The 41st Annual CMA Awards,” as “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” honored a variety of its biggest artists. Continue reading...
- 2007 CMA Nominations for the Country Music's Party of the Year. List of nominees...
- Carrie Underwood Tops CMT Poll to Predict Winners of the '41st Annual CMA Awards' Continue reading...
- Country and ABC Stars Light Up the 2007 CMA Awards: 'Desperate Housewives' James Denton, 'Private Practice's' Kate Walsh, and 'According to Jim's' Kimberly Williams-Paisley Will Host Segments of 'Country Music's Biggest Night' Continue reading...
- Female Vocalist of the Year Nominee Alison Krauss and Horizon Award Nominees Jason Aldean and Kellie Pickler All Perform During 'Country Music's Biggest Night' Presenters Include Sheryl Crow, Blake Shelton and Gretchen Wilson Continue reading...
- 2007 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED Read winners list...
- Brooks & Dunn, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Josh Turner and Carrie Underwood To Perform During "Country Music's Biggest Night. Read more...
- More Performers Announced for 'The 41st Annual CMA Awards'
Other CMA News:
Winners Announced for the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Country Music & Television Superstar Reba McEntire Hosts the 42nd Annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Country Music's Party of the Year (TM)
CMA Celebrity Close Up Series Returns To CMA Music Festival For Fifth Consecutive Year
2007 CMA Music Festival Is 'Time Well Wasted' as Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington Join Performance Lineup
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC
The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, an artist and industry-driven organization, exists to produce a world-class network television awards show, and its associated events, to provide the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund. 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 two main goals: encouraging Learning Through Music and Healing Through Music. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members, was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.
The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS is produced for television by dick clark productions. The show is executive produced by Allen Shapiro and R.A. Clark, and produced by Barry Adelman. The executive in charge of production is Bob Bardo, and the executive in charge is Francis LaMaina.
Source: Academy of Country Music
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Award-Winning Songs of the Country Music Association Vol. 3: 1997-2000 (Paperback)
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This collector's edition folio features all 20 of the nominated and winning entries for the Country Music Association's highly coveted "Song of the Year" for 1997-2000. It includes hits by superstars such as Lonestar, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, Brooks and Dunn, George Strait and others, as well as an introduction, photos of all the nominated artists, and facts about the beautiful trophy the winners receive. Songs include: Amazed * Blue * Breathe * Butterfly Kisses * Holes in the Floor of Heaven * I Hope You Dance * Strawberry Wine * This Kiss * Time Marches On * and more.
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The Award-Winning Songs Of The Country Music Association - First Edition (Paperback)
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