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2012 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations

2012-01-26T14:58:44+00:00

20112 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced online via the first-ever ACM digital press conference Kenny Chesney leads with 9 nominations; Jason Aldean received 6 nominations, Lady Antebellum received 5 nominations, Brad Paisley received 4 nominations, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Eli Young Band, and Grace Potter each received 3 nominations; Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Aaron Lewis, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Chris Young each received 2 nominations. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blaek Shelton, and Taylor Swift are nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be held Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live at 8:00 PM ET on CBS. Buy Academy of Country Music Awards Tickets and be there for all the excitement.

Houston Rodeo Concerts

2012-01-13T18:15:09+00:00

The 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo concert lineup features some of music’s biggest stars. Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Alabama, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, The Band Perry, Chris Young, Eli Young Band and Alan Jackson anchor a star-filled lineup which includes ZZ Top, Kid Rock, John Legend, Big Time Rush, Enrique Iglesias, Duelo, La Origanal Banda El Limon, and Train.

Tickets for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are on sale now.

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Robert Earl Keen : Merry Christmas From the Family Video

2011-12-26T01:12:21+00:00

Merry Christmas From The Family is the companion book for Robert Earl Keen"s popular Christmas tune of the same name. Using authentic Keen family photos, recipes, and craft instructions, it illustrates all the verses of the song, which you can sing along with on the accompanying CD. Whether you"re one of Robert Earl"s legion of fans, or you"ve just had enough of Perry, Bing, and the other crooners, Merry Christmas from the Family is what you need to keep the holidays in hilariously skewed perspective.

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Faith Hill : Little Drummer Boy Video

2011-12-25T16:10:05+00:00

Faith Hill’s Little Drummer Boy video is one of the featured songs from Faith Hill’s Christmas Album, Joy To The World. Little Drummer Boy was written by Katherine K. Davis in 1941.

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Sugarland : O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Video

2011-12-25T16:08:49+00:00

Sugarland’s O Come O Come Emmanuel video was filmed live for the CMA Country Christmas television special. Written by John Mason Neale, O come, O come, Emmanuel is a translation of the Latin text “Veni, veni, Emmanuel.”

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St. Jude Kids Holiday Video

2011-12-25T16:08:26+00:00

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and take a moment to watch this amazing holiday video by the kids of St. Jude. As you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, please consider giving the gift of hope by making an online donation to St. Jude in honor of your favorite country music artist. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. And St. Jude covers the cost of lodging, food and travel for patients and a family member. No donation is too small.

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2011 CMA Awards Winners

2011-11-10T02:53:55+00:00

2011 CMA Awards winners were announced live from Nashville on November 9, 2011. Congratulations to Taylor Swift - Entertainer of the Year, The Band Perry - New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Single of the Year “If I Die Young”; Miranda Lambert - Female Vocalist of the Year; Blake Shelton - Male Vocalist of the Year; Sugarland - Vocal Duo of the Year; Lady Antebellum - Vocal Group of the Year; Jason Aldean - Album of the Year “My Kinda Party”; Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson - Musical Event of the Year “Don’t You Wanna Stay”; Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter - Music Video of the Year “You and Tequila”; and Mac McAnally - Musician of the Year.

Watch 2011 CMA Awards Red Carpet On ACountry

2011-11-10T00:00:45+00:00

Check out the 2011 CMA Awards red carpet arrivals on ACountry! Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban are nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift lead the pack with five nominations, followed by The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band, who each received four nominations. The 45th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville tonight (Nov. 9) on ABC.

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Sugarland Interview : 2011 CMA Awards Preview

2011-11-09T06:07:42+00:00

Sugarland gear up for the 2011 CMA Awards with tidbits about their show performance with Matt Nathanson, the upcoming CMA Christmas special, and the recent communal night of healing in Indianapolis. Don’t miss Sugarland on the 2011 CMA Awards, live from Nashville Nov. 9 on AB

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Taylor Swift Interview : 2011 CMA Awards Preview

2011-11-09T05:47:36+00:00

Taylor Swift, nominated for five CMA Awards, chats about the wonderful year she is having, including 3 number one singles and being nominated for Entertainer of the Year, possibly playing a new song on the awards show, and spending time with Ellen. The 45th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.

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Lady Antebellum Interview : 2011 CMA Awards Preview

2011-11-09T05:30:38+00:00

Lady Antebellum, nominated for Vocal Group of the Year, discuss the interactive component planned as part of their performance of We Own The Night at the 2011 CMA Awards, their recent Saturday Night Live experience, and the band’s headlining tour. Don’t miss the 2011 CMA Awards live from Nashville Nov. 9 on ABC.

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Martina McBride Interview : 2011 CMA Awards Preview

2011-11-09T05:10:32+00:00

Martina McBride discusses the new song she will perform on the 2011 CMA Awards, I’m Gonna Love You Through It, the train tour she embarked upon earlier this year, and an item on her bucket list - singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. Martina is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards, broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.

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2011 CMA Awards Preview Part 2

2011-11-08T04:54:59+00:00

The excitement leading up to the 2011 CMA Awards continues as Chris Young, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton share their CMA Awards experiences, including Miranda discussing having Loretta Lynn present her with Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2010 CMA Awards. Don’t miss the 45th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.

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2011 CMA Awards Preview Part 1

2011-11-08T04:37:27+00:00

Get ready for the 2011 CMA Awards with a preview of Country’s Music’s Biggest Night, featuring highlights of past performances and comments from Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Shania Twain, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, and Scotty McCreery, The 45th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.

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2011 CMA Awards Nominations

2011-09-07T04:05:35+00:00

2011 CMA Awards nominations were announced today (September 6). Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban are nominated for Entertainer of the Year. Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift lead the pack with five nominations, followed by The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band, who each received four nominations. The 45th Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC.