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"The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format - that's what makes this 'Country Music's Biggest Night,'" said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "The CMA Awards is one of the most highly anticipated events for our industry each year. It's a night to honor our finest performers, songwriters, record producers, musicians and music video directors." Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless special moments. Among the artists presenting awards this years will be Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards Photo VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards
by Sarah Leiber - September 17, 2020

Taylor Swift performed 'betty' on the Academy of Country Music Awards last night....


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on T Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - December 10, 2020

The country music icon chats about her book “Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics” and shares how she would like her reading legacy to be known in this episode of “Open Book” with Jenna Bush Hager. ...


Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville Photo Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023

The signing reunites Paisley with UMGN Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan and President Cindy Mabe. Dungan was instrumental in signing Paisley to his first deal at Arista, and Mabe served as Paisley’s marketing point person through many of his early album cycles including his breakthrough projects, Mud on...


Pamela Hopkins And Jason Lee Campbell Release Music Video For 'One More Last Kiss' Photo Pamela Hopkins And Jason Lee Campbell Release Music Video For 'One More Last Kiss'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 08, 2022

The video for 'One More Last Kiss' premiered on Monday February 7th, 2022. Pamela is a three-time 2022 Arkansas Country Music Awards nominee....


VIDEO: Watch Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Blessed' On the TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: Watch Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Blessed' On the TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021

From the show-stopping duet 'Santa, Can't You Hear Me' featuring Ariana Grande to the hauntingly beautiful ballad 'Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know),' When Christmas Comes Around... explores a wide range of holiday emotions and experiences anchored by Clarkson's incomparable vocal prowess....


VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Shares New 'Christmas Isn't Cancelled' Live Performance Photo VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Shares New 'Christmas Isn't Cancelled' Live Performance
by Michael Major - December 23, 2021

The track is from her recent album, 'When Christmas Comes Around...' which features the show-stopping duet 'Santa, Can't You Hear Me' featuring Ariana Grande to the hauntingly beautiful ballad 'Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know).' Watch the new performance now!...


Performers Announced for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards Photo Performers Announced for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

CBS, Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions today announced Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi as performers....


VIDEO: Thomas Rhett Talks About ACADEMY OF COUTRY MUSIC AWARDS Tie Photo VIDEO: Thomas Rhett Talks About ACADEMY OF COUTRY MUSIC AWARDS Tie
by Sarah Leiber - September 18, 2020

Country star Thomas Rhett joins TODAY live to talk about his surprise tie with Carrie Underwood for Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music awards Wednesday night. a?oeIta??s just amazing that that even happened,a?? he says. a?oeIt was the most surreal moment of my life.a??...


Brad Paisley Returns to Las Vegas With Two 'Acoustic Storyteller' Performances Photo Brad Paisley Returns to Las Vegas With Two 'Acoustic Storyteller' Performances
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

Global country music superstar Brad Paisley will make his highly-anticipated return to the stage at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for back-to-back performances this spring. Following his last sold-out run in 2022, Paisley will once again give audiences the rare opportunity to experience his “Acou...


VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Stephanie La Rochelle Performs Solo Arrangement of 'Only Us Photo VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Stephanie La Rochelle Performs Solo Arrangement of 'Only Us'
by Linnae Medeiros - November 13, 2019

Today is going to be a great day, and here's why: Dear Evan Hansen tour cast member Stephanie La Rochelle is performing a brand-new solo arrangement of one of the show's iconic songs, 'Only Us,' at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe to celebrate tonight's Country Music Awards. Check out this video to see Ste...


Banned & Outlawed Deliver Downhome Ode To The Genre In “Real Country Song” Photo Banned & Outlawed Deliver Downhome Ode To The Genre In “Real Country Song”
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2021

Three chords and the truth.' That's what they say country music is built on... And for multi-award nominated Hazelridge, Manitoba's Banned & Outlawed - and their latest single, 'Real Country Song' - that sentiment is absolute fact. ...


Beres Hammond, Romain Virgo And Louie Culture Come To NJPAC, August 8 Photo Beres Hammond, Romain Virgo And Louie Culture Come To NJPAC, August 8
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2023

It's a Reggae Fest! See Jamaica's most prolific crooner Beres Hammond with Romain Virgo and Louie Culture at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 8th, at 8 PM. ...


VIDEO: Keith Urban Explains the Meaning Behind His Album Title on LATE NIGHT WITH SET Photo VIDEO: Keith Urban Explains the Meaning Behind His Album Title on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - September 23, 2020

Keith Urban talks about hosting the Country Music Awards and recording his album The Speed of Now. ...


Taylor Swift Will Perform 'betty' at the Academy of Country Music Awards Photo Taylor Swift Will Perform 'betty' at the Academy of Country Music Awards
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2020

Taylor Swift will return to the ACM Awards® stage for the first time in seven years with a world premiere performance off her record-breaking new album Folklore at the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a Night of Heart and Hits Live from Nashville....


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Reworks '9 to 5' for New Super Bowl Ad Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Reworks '9 to 5' for New Super Bowl Ad
by Sarah Leiber - February 02, 2021

'9 to 5' star and musical composer Dolly Parton reworked the classic song for a Squarespace Super Bowl commercial...


Five-Time Arkansas CMA Nominees Top International Sales Chart Photo Five-Time Arkansas CMA Nominees Top International Sales Chart
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2020

Little Rock duo Ten Penny Gypsy hit #1 on the iTunes Country Songs chart, South Africa with a track produced by longtime Neil Young guitarist, Anthony Crawford. ...


Tenille Townes Wins Two ACM Awards Photo Tenille Townes Wins Two ACM Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Tenille Townes is the winner of two awards at the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards: New Female Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year for “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.'...


Performers Announced for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards Photo Performers Announced for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

CBS, Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions today announced Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi as performers....


VIDEO: Rascal Flatts Announces Farewell Tour Photo VIDEO: Rascal Flatts Announces Farewell Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020

Rascal Flatts announced their farewell tour on 'CBS This Morning' Tuesday. Marking the band's 20th anniversary, the Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is A Highway Tour will kick off in June in Indianapolis. ...


Carrie Underwood Steps Down As CMA Host After 12 Years Photo Carrie Underwood Steps Down As CMA Host After 12 Years
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2019

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is stepping down from her duties as host of the Country Music Awards....


Keith Urban & Mickey Guyton Will Host the 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Photo Keith Urban & Mickey Guyton Will Host the 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021

Urban returns for his second year after hosting the 55th ACM Awards in September, while this marks Guyton’s first time hosting the ACM Awards and the 29th time multiple hosts have taken the ACM Awards stage....


Edmonton Brother-Sister Duo Release New Song About Cherishing Family Photo Edmonton Brother-Sister Duo Release New Song About Cherishing Family
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 14, 2020

Brother-sister duo The Reklaws have a released a new song about cherishing family titled 'Where I'm From,' CTV News reported. Listen to 'Where I'm From!'...


Keith Urban and Pink Will Perform 'One Too Many' on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWAR Photo Keith Urban and Pink Will Perform 'One Too Many' on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

The Academy of Country Music®, dick clark productions and CBS announced today that reigning ACM® Entertainer of the Year, 15-time ACM Award winner and 55th ACM Awards® host Keith Urban, and international pop icon P!NK will perform the world television premiere of their new single....


Mickey Guyton Releases 'Love My Hair' Single Photo Mickey Guyton Releases 'Love My Hair' Single
by Michael Major - September 10, 2021

Mickey Guyton releases new song, 'Love My Hair' today from her forthcoming debut album Remember Her Name out September 24. Written by Mickey with Anna Krantz, the personal “Love My Hair” continues the theme of self-acceptance and embracing differences that is a thread throughout Remember Her Name. ...


VIDEO: Keith Urban Explains the Meaning Behind His Album Title on LATE NIGHT WITH SET Photo VIDEO: Keith Urban Explains the Meaning Behind His Album Title on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - September 23, 2020

Keith Urban talks about hosting the Country Music Awards and recording his album The Speed of Now. ...






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