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Reba Retires From ACM Host Duties, Find Out Who Blake Shelton will be Teasing This Year

Cathy Kates — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:21:46 +0000

Mark your calendars for April 7! That's the date of the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Blake Shelton will be returning for his third year of hosting duties, but we can't say the same for Reba, she is going into retirement. So, who is taking the position of Blake Shelton's sidekick? Thomas Luther Bryan....WHO????

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:26:34 +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 12:23:31 +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.

2012 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:15:55 +0000

Dozens of country stars walked the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awards, but not everyone shined. The worst dressed at the annual awards show included a couple of Amish or pilgrim tributes -- Thanksgiving is coming up, after all -- and a jacket catastrophe. Scroll down to see the worst of the worst dressed at the 2012 CMA Awards.

Blake Shelton Wins Entertainer of the Year at 2012 CMAs, Responds With Shock and Awe

Megan Pacella — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:07:12 +0000

Reba McEntire and Tim Allen teamed up at the 2012 CMA awards to hand out the most coveted trophy of the night: the Entertainer of the Year award. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and 2011 winner Taylor Swift were all nominated for EoTY, but in the end, Shelton beat out the competition.

What's in the Gift Bags the Celebrities Get When They Attend the 46th Annual CMA Award Show

Cathy Kates — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:15:39 +0000

They're often called the "bags of swag". Things the artists, presenters and hosts get in a bag (must be a BIG one) as a thank you for being associated with the show this year. Some businesses even have special edition or collection pieces designed specifically for this event. Like the picture above, Sari Blue. Their collection for the CMA's is called, "Guitars, Cars and Lucky Stars". Want a sneak peek at what else is in their bags?

Listen to the CMA Pre Event Special this Sunday Evening on B105

Ken Hayes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:44:16 +0000

The CMA Awards are coming up on Nov. 1st on ABC. You can also listen to the broadcast right here on B105 live at 7pm. While we are gearing up for the CMA’s, we always have a pre show to highlight the nominees, performances, and memories of past CMA’s. You won’t want to miss it, [...]

Get Your CMA Awards 2012 Fix With These Artist Interviews, Previews and More

Townsquare Media — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:30:53 +0000

Getting excited for the 46th Annual CMA Awards? Yeah, us too (to put it lightly). This year's ceremony is set to take place on Nov. 1 on ABC. We've been marking the hours by listening to tons of music, messing around with the CMA app, and watching old clips of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

When Are the 2012 CMA Awards?

Billy Dukes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:44:47 +0000

We love hearing our favorite artists on the radio, but nothing quite beats seeing them in the flesh (okay, on TV) at a big red carpet event. With that in mind, when are the 2012 CMA Awards? Surprisingly, the CMA Awards will be on a Thursday night this year, airing on ABC on Nov. 1, [...]

The Band Perry, Jason Aldean + More Get Album Sales Boost After CMAs

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:55:58 +0000

The Band Perry were arguably the big winners at last week’s CMA Awards, winning crystal bullets for Single, Song and New Artist of the Year. This week, they’re continuing to reap the benefits as sales of their self-titled debut album are up 112 percent compared to the previous week.

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

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:52 +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.

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:14:34 +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.

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

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:12:14 +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.

Faith Hill Has 'Come Home' to Country Music With 2011 CMA Awards Performance

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:11:36 +0000

One of the most talked about performances leading up to the 2011 CMA Awards show was the return of Faith Hill and the premiere of her new single, ‘Come Home.’ When the lights came on to the stage, Hill stood at the microphone looking like a knockout in a black sheer shirt, black pants and red stiletto heals.

5 Best Performances From 45th CMA Awards [Video]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:06:49 +0000

Last night was the 45th CMA awards. There were some hilarious bits including Hank Williams Jr, Miss Piggy, and Little Jimmy Dickens as Justin Beiber. The best part of the CMA's is to watch the performances and collaborations of artists. After all that's what the award show is all about: entertainers and recognizing the best [...]

Taylor Swift Named Entertainer of the Year at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:11:59 +0000

Taylor Swift watched as her name went unread during the first four categories she was nominated for at the 2011 CMA Awards. When Reba McEntire announced the Entertainer of the Year Award winner, it seemed like the world had been lifted from the 21-year-old’s shoulders.

The Band Perry Grab New Artist of the Year Title at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:10:50 +0000

For the Band Perry, the first, second and third time is a charm. The sibling trio picked up the award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards, following wins for both Song of the Year and Single of the Year.

Scotty McCreery Thanks Radio After Singing 'Walk in the Country' at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:07:56 +0000

Scotty McCreery performed an abbreviated version of the song ‘Walk in the Country’ during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. The song, from McCreery’s debut album ‘Clear as Day,’ led into the announcement of the 2011 CMA Radio Stations of the Year honors. While the performance was the first on Nashville’s biggest stage for [...]

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

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:05:38 +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.’

Luke Bryan and Friends Shake It to 'Country Girl' at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:20:19 +0000

Luke Bryan brought his team of sexy female dancers back to Nashville for another live performance of ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me),’ a Top 5 hit from his new album ‘Tailgates and Tanlines.’ The 2011 CMA Awards performance had the audience at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on their feet.