KEAN 105 Today's Best Country » CMA Awards

Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley + More Added to CMA Fest 2013 Lineup

Christina Vinson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:05:48 +0000

The 2013 CMA Fest, held in downtown Nashville, will be the place to be early this summer, as more top-notch artists have been added to the festival lineup. Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley are among the newly-added, dazzling list of country stars.

Eric Church Grabs 9 Nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards April 7th

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:42:19 +0000

Eric Church is currently leading the way with nine nominations for the 48th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Sunday April 7th. 2013. Eric is up for Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, twice nominated for Song of the Year (as artist the other as composer). Church also picked up nods for Single of the Year, Video of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for “The Only Way I Know” with Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean. The "Springsteen" singer was not nominated for the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award, nonetheless Eric Church is leading by three nominations.

CMA to Honor Chris Young With Triple Play Award

Megan Pacella — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:00:50 +0000

Last year was a huge year for Chris Young, and so far, it looks like 2013 is on pace to be just as good for the singer's country music career. On Jan. 29, the Country Music Association will honor Young with the Triple Play Award, a coveted honor reserved for songwriters who have written three No. 1 songs in a 12-month period.

Miranda Lambert Recalls 'Awful' Wardrobe Malfunction at the CMAs

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Miranda Lambert shouldn’t only be thankful for her wins at the recent 2012 CMA Awards — she should also be thanking her lucky stars that her dress held together while she was onstage performing and accepting her trophies. In an interview with Country Countdown USA, the ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ hitmaker reveals that she suffered [...]

Remember When Little Jimmy Dickens Pulled a Kanye at the 2009 CMA Awards?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Little Jimmy Dickens is a bit like Waldo during CMA Awards hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. You know he's going to appear somewhere, but sometimes it takes awhile to find him. He played an OB-GYN anxious to induce labor at the 2012 show. In 2009, he pulled a Kanye West on Paisley.

Results of 2012 CMA Awards Predictions – Readers vs. Taste of Country Staff

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:00:14 +0000

Prior to the 2012 CMA Awards, fans, media and “experts” lined up to make predictions on who would win each award. Taste of Country staff made their picks as well, and asked readers to do the same in daily readers polls. It’s time to look at how everyone did. Warning: It’s not pretty. Of the [...]

Five Things Noticeably Missing From the 2012 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:30:14 +0000

There were first-time winners in the Entertainer, Album and Vocal Group of the Year categories at the 2012 CMA Awards, and fans saw brilliant performances by stars like Little Big Town, Kelly Clarkson, the Band Perry and Zac Brown Band. However, there were a few noticeable absences from this year's Nashville ceremony.

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Zing Taylor Swift in 2012 CMA Awards Opening Joke

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:28 +0000

Taylor Swift's romantic attachments are making more than headlines now -- they are making punchlines, too. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who hosted Thursday's (Nov. 1) CMA Awards together, threw out several wisecracks during the show, one in the opening monologue involving the 'Begin Again' singer.

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:19:43 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements. The biggest stars, from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton to Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, all took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The show [...]

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:49:19 +0000

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.

Jason Aldean Talks About All Three Nominations for the 2012 CMA's [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:50:30 +0000

Jason Aldean recently slowed down long enough to talk to reporters about his busy touring schedule and trying to keep up with a very hectic songwriting and recording schedule. Jason says "we actually wrapped up the 'My Kind of Party Tour' in Dallas Texas which was a two year long tour and now I'm taking a couple days off and I'm glad to be home with the CMA's going on, I'm excited". Aldean is nominated in three different categories, including Entertainer of the Year. The awards show is scheduled for tonight at 7 pm central.

Toby Keith 'Red Solo Cup' Wins 2012 CMA Award for Music Video of the Year [VIDEO]

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:56:08 +0000

Toby Keith was right. The Country Music Association couldn't ignore the success of his hit song and video, 'Red Solo Cup'. Keith's video won the 'Music Video of the Year' CMA Award. It was announced during ABC's Good Morning America this morning (11/1).

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Win 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney certainly had country music fans buzzing with excitement when they announced earlier this year that they were teaming up for a musical collaboration. Now, the hit, 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' has earned the duo the 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year.

Take a Look Behind the Scenes During the CMA Rehearsals with Luke Bryan [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:07:10 +0000

The biggest night of the year for the country music industry is almost here. On Thursday, November 1st, live from Nashville, Tennessee The Country Music Association Awards Show (CMA's) kick off. This is where country's best of the best get rewarded for all their hard work and country fans get to share special moments with their favorite artists. Luke Bryan is one of many country stars performing at the CMA's, watch as Luke takes us behind the scenes for a peek during the show's rehearsals.

Sneak a Peek Behind the Scenes at the CMA's with Brantley Gilbert [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:49:34 +0000

Country Music's biggest night is almost here on Thursday, November 1st, live from Nashville, Tennessee. The Country Music Association Awards Show (CMA's) is the one night where country music artists get their report card. Brantley Gilbert takes us back stage for a unique view, during rehearsals at this years 2012 CMA's.

2012 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:30:53 +0000

No category at the 2012 CMA Awards will be as debated as the Female Vocalist of the Year category. The five women chosen this year range from pop to outlaw, with a sprinkle of traditional and a sniff of bubblegum. Kelly Clarkson is a first-time nominee, while Miranda Lambert is shooting for her third straight win in this category. Who do you think will win the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the CMAs?

Tim McGraw, Faith Hill + More Set to Tribute Willie Nelson at CMA Awards [VIDEO]

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:10:56 +0000

One of my favorite parts of any awards show is when time is taken to honor a legend in the industry. It's even better when I'm a huge fan of the person being honored, and that is going to be the case this Thursday night at the CMA Awards show on ABC. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will join Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton in a long overdue tribute to legendary singer, songwriter and American icon Willie Nelson.

Jason Aldean's 'Night Train' Debuts at the Top of Billboard Top 200

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:31:24 +0000

Did you buy the new Jason Aldean CD, 'Night Train'? If you did, you're not alone. The singer's latest album has parked itself on the top slot on the 'Billboard Top 200' chart, making this Aldean's first debut atop the all genres chart.

2012 CMA New Artist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:10 +0000

The five nominees for the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year award reached their current levels of fame in very different ways. Thompson Square might be the only true "new artist," meaning an act that was previously unheard of before releasing a smash debut album. The others are no less deserving, however. This is an interesting category that will be fun to watch on Nov. 1. Who do you think will win the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

2012 CMA Album of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:38 +0000

The Album of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards is as strong as it has been since the show moved to ABC. In any other year, all five nominees would be considered sure things to take home the trophy. For this reason, it's difficult to predict a winner with any conviction -- although we'll give it a try. Who do you think will win the Album of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?