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Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Nail the CMA Opening Monologue [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:00:30 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have a chemistry that really can’t be beat. For the 5th year in a row the dynamic duo took on the task of hosting country music’s biggest night – the 46th annual CMA Awards. Their opening monologue was hilarious – check it out! In case you missed the CMA Awards [...]

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:37:05 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20Â performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between awardÂ 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 13:31:26 +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.

Brad and Carrie Continue to Practice for CMA Awards [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:00:14 +0000

Every year ABC comes up with great promos for the CMA Awards with Brad and Carrie and I just love it that they can make fun of themselves. Here’s the latest promo. As we get ready for the big show on November 1st, the nerves are building for all the artists performing and potentially receiving [...]

Brad & Carrie Start Practicing to Host CMA Awards [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:34:38 +0000

This will be the fifth time Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood host the CMA Awards. They pretty much have it down pat by now, but even the most professional hosts need to practice right?

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood + More Join 2012 CMA Awards Performers Lineup

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1.

More 2012 CMA Performers Announced [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:02:53 +0000

We are less than a month away from my favorite country music award show – the CMA’s! The show is always packed full of incredible performances and this year is shaping up to be no different. A couple weeks ago it was announced that Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, and Dierks Bentley would [...]

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Promote the CMA Awards in New Funny Commercials [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:28:47 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host this years CMA Awards for the 5th time together, and no one is fighting that decision. These two have an incredible chemistry on stage that draws you in and keeps you interested (and laughing) the entire time. Check out the new funny promos for the upcoming awards show.

Eric Church 'Speechless' After Receiving Five 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:00:06 +0000

Breakout country star Eric Church leads the pack in this year’s CMA Awards nominations, receiving an astonishing five nods. Now the singer has issued a statement about the exciting news, saying, “I’m truly speechless.” The ‘Drink in My Hand’ hitmaker is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, and his platinum-selling ‘Chief’ received a nod [...]

Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum to Announce 2012 CMA Awards Nominees on 'Good Morning America'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:28 +0000

On Sept. 5, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean will gather in New York City to take on ‘Good Morning America,’ where they will announce the final nominees for the 2012 CMA Awards. The popular country stars will take to a live national stage to share the big news during a 30-minute segment on the morning [...]

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Confirmed to Host 2012 CMA Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:00:31 +0000

They’re baaaack! Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been confirmed as hosts for the upcoming 46th Annual CMA Awards, which will take place in Nashville on Thursday, Nov. 1. This marks the fifth time the pair have hosted together.

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert 'Shocked' by CMA Awards 2011 Wins

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:09:52 +0000

Miranda Lambert giggled, Blake Shelton grinned, and the most famous newlyweds in Nashville said they can’t believe they won Female and Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the CMA for the second consecutive year.

Carrie Underwood's CMA Awards 2011 Dresses

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:48:26 +0000

Carrie Underwood dazzled viewers as the co-host of last night’s CMA Awards 2011, but it wasn’t just her humor, wit and beauty that made her striking. In just three hours time, the ‘Before He Cheats’ hitmaker modeled a heap of costume changes, switching her dress at least at every commercial break (we counted nine dresses in all).

2011 CMA Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:54 +0000

The 2011 CMA Awards winners had plenty to celebrate as they accepted their honors on the year’s biggest night in country music. The annual awards show, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood — airing live from Nashville — pays tribute to the genre’s biggest stars. Choosing winners from this list of talent is no easy feat.

2011 CMA Awards Performance Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:43:09 +0000

Nashville was rocking tonight with country’s biggest stars like Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum providing the soundtrack for the 2011 CMA Awards! Blake Shelton opened the night with a high-flying performance of ‘Footloose.’ Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter teamed up for a tender performance of ‘You and Tequila,’ and Taylor Swift performed her new single ‘Ours’ on what looked like her worn in living room couch.

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Martina McBride Lifts Spirits With 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' at 2011 CMA Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:19:52 +0000

While we’ve been enjoying the newer names at the 2011 CMA Awards and reveling in awards like Best New Artist, there’s something comforting about a familiar face. Martina McBride was just that tonight as she offered up a smooth performance of her inspiring single ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ from the central stage.

Blake Shelton Continues On as 2011 CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:15:14 +0000

Blake Shelton, the CMA reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, once again took the honors home during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Shelton competed in the category against Album of the Year winner Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.

Lady Antebellum Repeat as Vocal Group of the Year Winners at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:09:34 +0000

The Vocal Group of the Year category was arguably the most loaded of all 2011 CMA Awards categories, and Lady Antebellum said as much as they accepted the honor during Wednesday night’s broadcast. It’s the second straight year the trio has taken home the award.

Jason Aldean Leaves 'Tattoos on This Town' at the 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:05:38 +0000

Jason Aldean gave the audience at the 2011 CMA Awards a taste of life in small-town America when he performed his single ‘Tattoos on This Town.’ Although he likely was full of anticipation as a top contender for several of the evening’s awards, he seemed fully into the performance of the song about teenage antics, including drag racing pickup trucks and Mustangs up and down dirt roads and otherwise leaving ‘Tattoos on This Town.’