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Fans Invited to Select Songs for Brooks & Dunn's Performance at 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2010

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo in the history of country music, will perform one of their hit songs as voted on by their fans on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


Photo Coverage: Country Music Awards in Nashville
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2010

Kid Rock arrives for the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2010....


46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Broadcast Live From MGM
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010

Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Inside
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...


STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Music Video!
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2011

Kristin Chenoweth's debut single, 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About)' is a tongue-in-cheek song about finding unconditional love. All of the songs on Chenoweth's new album are very personal and explore her life experiences as a woman. The single will be available for sale on May 31. The music video for ...


Photo Coverage: GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Lynn in Nashville
by Robert Diamond - October 13, 2010

The GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn in Nashville, Tennessee October 12, 2010. ...


CMT Music Awards to Air June 9; Nominations Announced on April 5
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2010

It is still winter in most of the country, but CMT is looking ahead to the summer and wants fans to mark their calendars for the ninth annual CMT MUSIC AWARDS which will broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 on CMT and CMT.com. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Apri...


Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Arrivals
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...


Brooks, Cochran Off-camera Winners for 46th Annual Academy of CMAs
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2011

Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the live telecast of the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....


Beyonce and Brad Paisley to Perform on NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2011

NBC celebrates the nation's birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances, including multi-platinum iconic artist Beyoncé and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC's 'The Sing-Off,' the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT....


Josh Slone Wins Rural Roots' Best Classic Blue Grass Album of the Year
by Nicole Rosky - June 06, 2011

92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will continue his popular multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth' with Grammy Award-winning musicians Bono and The Edge, on the eve of the Opening Night of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The...


Joyce Shaffer to Be Inducted Into Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2011

The home of the largest ice cream factory in the world, LeMars, Iowa, is preparing to welcome Fruita, Colorado, resident Joyce Shaffer, to their city. She is to be inducted into America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame, on Saturday, September 3rd....


Stanley Brothers Enter Americas Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 09, 2011

Bob Everhart, the president of the National Traditional Country Music Association, is announcing to the world that the Stanley Brothers, who were born in Big Spraddle Creek, are entering America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame, located in the Pioneer Music Museum, the largest upper Midwest ins...


Beyonce and Brad Paisley to Perform on NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2011

NBC celebrates the nation's birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances, including multi-platinum iconic artist Beyoncé and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC's 'The Sing-Off,' the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT....


Harold Allen Plays Live at Arlene's Grocery 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 22, 2011

Harold Allen and the Bonfire Choir return to Arlene's Grocery in NYC, Friday, September 9th at 8pm. This special performance will be recorded for a live concert album. ...


Beyonce and Brad Paisley to Perform on NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2011

NBC celebrates the nation's birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances, including multi-platinum iconic artist Beyoncé and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC's 'The Sing-Off,' the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT....


First-Ever American Country Awards Air on FOX, 12/6
by Nicolas Coburn - August 02, 2010

The inaugural AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACAs) will air live from Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The two-hour special will feature performances and appearances by the year's chart-topping country artists and will be the first country music awards show where th...


Idol Winner Scotty McCreery to Perform on Fox's AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, 12/5
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2011

Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, als...


Rihanna and Jennifer Nettles to Perform at Country Music Awards 4/3
by Kelsey Denette - March 29, 2011

Pop superstar Rihanna, along with country sensation Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, will give a special performance of Rihanna's latest single, 'California King Bed,' at the first-ever ACM Fan Jam. The performance will air live from the ACM Fan Jam during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWAR...


First Hall of Fame Inductee Announced for America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by Lauren Wolman - April 10, 2011

America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame was established in 1976.' says Bob Everhart, the Director of the National Traditional Country Music Association, who was there when it started. 'We've been doing this for 36 years now. Doing it from the middle of a cornfield in the middle of Iowa, perhap...


Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton Co-Host 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2011

One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...


Joyce Shaffer to Be Inducted Into Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by Kelsey Denette - June 01, 2011

The home of the largest ice cream factory in the world, LeMars, Iowa, is preparing to welcome Fruita, Colorado, resident Joyce Shaffer, to their city. She is to be inducted into America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame, on Saturday, September 3rd....


Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton Co-Host 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2011

One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...


ABC and The Country Music Association Extend Broadcast Agreement
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2011

The ABC Television Network and the Country Music Association have extended their broadcast agreement through 2021, it's been announced by ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee and CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore....


STAGE TUBE: Laura Bell Bundy Performs During The 45th Annual Country Music Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2010

Laura Bell Bundy performed her hit song 'Giddy on up' at the 45th Annual Country Music Awards....






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