Now the show is over, the parties have ended, and the awards have been given out it is time to reflect back on the show from yesterday…
First, some shameless self-promotion… I predicted correctly video, event, album, duo, female, musician, and entertainer awards (7). Not so good on new artist, song, group, male, and single (6.) So hey, not bad.
Personally, the award winners overall I believe were the right choices, overall. A few misses and a few that were so close in their merits, there was no way to pick a true winner. When voting, I must say it was really tough to choose. Two big surprises of the night, that were pleasant surprises was Lady Antebellum for Group and Single, and of course what seems to be one of the biggest headlines of the show Darius Rucker winning New Artist of the Year.
Rucker’s win was so great, his performance and his acceptance speech were of such high class. Yes, I know he is not new to music or performing, but there was something special about him that night. When he said thanks to the fans for accepting him.. I don’t think he was exclusively talking about his color of skin, rather more so allowing a pop artist come to country music and perform country music, and be accepted. Accepted, to say the least Darius.. try welcomed and the gratitude of the fans show through the straight #1 songs. Quiet impressive for a “new artist” I’d say.
For the performances, it was an interesting year. They were actually very good, overall. Some year’s not so much, this year, right on. Each and everyone of them were enjoyable and full of energy. The first performance of Taylor Swift, when watching it live, I thought was a miss, but the second watch it was actually pretty good. Whatever your thought on her first performance was, the second time around certainly made up for it! Overall, this year’s show really showcased not only the pop-country styles, but, real country as well that has come to be such a trending focus of country music of present. In the past years, I’d never imagine Jamey Johnson being on stage.. or Daughtry and Vince Gill doing such a great song… the list goes on.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood as hosts have now established themselves as great hosts. Entertaining, representative of the music, made the show a lot of fun, and kept the show moving along at a good pace. They made this year’s show just even better.
The show should showcase the music of the past year and its performers, but also be a summary of the overall sound, and this year I feel The CMA did this perfectly.
Another year is complete… let the countdown begin to the 44th CMA Awards, a year is a long time in the world of country music and I’m excited to see whats in store…
Here is this year’s list of performances. Also provided are clips from those albums that are available for download! Amazon downloads are DRM-free and can be played on any device that supports MP3…
2009 CMA Awards Performances
Forever & Always- Taylor Swift
Alright- Darius Rucker
White Liar- Miranda Lambert
Welcome to the Future- Brad Paisley
Devil Went Down to Georgia- Zac Brown Band
I Need You Now- Lady Antebellum
Cowboy Casanova- Miranda Lambert
Tennessee Line- Daughtry with Vince Gill*
‘Til Summer Comes Around-Keith Urban
Southern Voice- Tim McGraw
Keep You- Sugarland
Honky Tonk Stomp- Brooks & Dunn
Between Jennings and Jones- Jamey Johnson with Kid Rock*
Fifteen- Taylor Swift
Big Green Tractor- Jason Aldean
Consider Me Gone- Reba McEntire
People Are Crazy- Billy Currington
I’m Alive- Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews
*These songs were special performances, and only the solo version of the song is available at this time.
Want to chat just a bit during the show? You can send me a message over on the right side of the blog page under E-mail & Live chat. I’ll try to be available as much as I can during the coverage..
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Country Music Alive will be following the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards this year in a few formats…
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Of course, here on the blog I will have the winners list posted directly after the show, usually within 5 minutes of its conclusion. The performance list (who sang what) will be out shortly after the show or definitely by the next day. Then, in the days after plenty of commentary and such.
In case you don’t know…
The CMT Red Carpet Show will air on CMT at 7:00pm EST.
The 43rd Annual CMA Awards will be aired live on ABC at 8pm EST.
Performers for the CMA Awards are: Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band.
Presenters are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, Randy Houser, The Judds, Kid Rock, Kris Kristofferson, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Robin Roberts, and Lee Ann Womack.
CMT will air a re-cap show on Saturday Nov. 14 at 1:30pm EST. CMT will also re-air the entire show later this month.
Here are few other websites in what they are predicting for tomorrow night!
Prediction roundup…
Tha Good Life Reviews .com
Entertainer Of The Year…. Taylor Swift
Album Of The Year…. Fearless-Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist Of The Year… Reba McEntire
Male Vocalist Of The Year …. Kenny Chesney
Music Video Of The Year…. “Boots On” – Randy Houser
Musical Event Of The Year…. “Start A Band” – Brad Paisley w/ Keith Urban
Best New Artist Of The Year…. Zac Brown Band
Best Single Of The Year …. “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band
Best Song Of The Year …. “Then” – Brad Paisley
Vocal Duo Of The Year…. Brooks & Dunn
Vocal Group Of The Year…. Rascal Flatts
From Country Universe:
Entertainer: Brad Paisley
Female: Carrie Underwood
Male: Brad Paisley
Duo: Sugarland
Group: Lady Antebellum
New Artist: Darius Rucker
Album: Jamey Johnson
Single: “In Color”
Song: “In Color”
Event: “I Told You So”
Video: “Love Story”
Roughstock.com:
Video: “Boots On”
Event: “Down The Road”
Group: Zac Brown
Duo: Brooks & Dunn
New Artist: Darius Rucker
Female: Carrie Underwood
Male: Brad Paisley
Single: “Then”
Song: “In Color”
Urban Country Blog:
Single: “Then” / “Chicken Fried” tie
Song: “In Color”
Album: Fearless
Group: Rascal Flatts
Duo: Sugarland
Musician: Mac McAnally
Video: “Love Story”
Event: “Start A Band”
New Artist: Zac Brown
Female: Carrie Underwood
Male: Keith Urban
Entertainer: Taylor Swift
My Kind of Country:
Entertainer: Brad Paisley
Male: Brad Paisleu
Female: Miranda Lambert
Group: Zac Brown
Duo: Sugarland
New: Jamey Johnson
Musician: Paul Franklin
Album: That Lonesome Song
Single: “In Color”
Song: “In Color”
Event: “Everything But Quits”
Video: “Troubador”
The 9513
Entertainer Of The Year: Brad Paisley
Male Vocalist of The Year: Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist of The Year: Carrie Underwood
Vocal Group of The Year: Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of The Year: Sugarland
New Artist of The Year: Jamey Johnson
Musician of The Year: Mac Macanally and Paul Franklin (tie)
Album of The Year: Jamey Johnson – That Lonesome Song
Single of The Year: Jamey Johnson – “In Color”
Song of The Year: Jamey Johnson – “In Color” and Billy Currington – “People Are Crazy” (tie)
Musical Event of The Year: Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood – “I Told You So”
Video of The Year: Taylor Swift – “Love Story”
RAY PRICE TO PLAY GALAXY THEATRE IN SANTA ANA ON DECEMBER 5th…
During his long and distinguished career, Ray Price has accomplished the remarkable feat of re-inventing hard-core honky-tonk and also gaining success with lushly arranged love ballads aimed at the country-and-pop crossover market. Whether clad in rhinestone suits or tuxedos, he has maintained an independence characteristic of great innovators in all artistic fields.
Ray planned to become a veterinarian and attended North Texas Agricultural College. Singing at nearby Roy’s House Cafe, however, led Price down a different road, and with assistance from Dallas recording entrepreneur Jim Beck, he made his first record for the Nashville-based Bullet label in late 1949. Soon he was singing on Dallas radio programs, including the popular KRLD Big D Jamboree. His work impressed Peer-Southern publishing executive Troy Martin, who steered him to a contract with Columbia Records in 1951.
Hank Williams also helped Ray by featuring him on road shows and writing “Weary Blues (From Waitin’)” for him. Price’s recording of the tune sold well enough to strengthen his bid for Grand Ole Opry membership. He joined the cast in 1952, roomed with Hank for a time, and shared Hank’s Drifting Cowboys as his band. Not surprisingly, some of Ray’s early 1950s recordings reveal Hank’s influence, including 1952’s “Talk to Your Heart,” Price’s first chart-making disc.
By the mid-1960s, however, Price was diversifying his music with pop-flavored ballads such as “Make the World Go Away” and a jazzy version of Willie Nelson’s “Night Life.” The 1967 hit “Danny Boy,” recorded with a full orchestra, alienated some of his hard-core fans, who much preferred his 1966 honky-tonk gem “Touch My Heart.” But Price was winning new audiences as well, and he continued his country-pop success in the early 1970s with “For the Good Times” (a crossover pop smash that hit No. 11 on the pop charts) and “I Won’t Mention It Again.”
Price and Columbia Records parted ways in 1974, and though he recorded with various other labels his singles seldom reached the Billboard Top 10. Yet he has continued to nurture his magnificent voice and tours whenever he likes. And his 4/4 shuffle beat remains a touchstone for new country singers with a taste for honky-tonk sounds. Price was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996 and continues to play all the favorites live around the country.
Ray Price will be playing, December 5th at the Galaxy Theatre with Godfrey Paul. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased in advance for $37.50 through the ticket office at The Galaxy Theatre by calling 714.957.0600 or online by visiting www.galaxytheatre.com .
3503 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 957.0600
www.galaxytheatre.com
Country Folks (Livin’ Loud) by The Lost Trailers is one of those songs that just gets in my head and stays… what a great song. If you haven’t heard it, you should take a listen, I bet you will add it to your library of songs quick.
Not many songs come around that I just want to listen and sing with all day long if I could. The lyrics are excellent, great sound to the song, a good country beat, and it just doesn’t get old.
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; stars of ABC’s “The Middle” Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton; Julianne Hough; Randy Houser, Jake Owen; Kellie Pickler;LeAnn Rimes; and ABC News’s Robin Roberts, co-anchor of “Good Morning America” and host of the upcoming “Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville” ABC television special (airing Nov. 10) have been announced as presenters at the upcoming CMA Awards.
Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band.
More updates I am sure will becoming out fairly soon, keep checking back!
Wow… I knew it would be huge and would sell fast.. here are the facts for the first 20 shows that went on sale this weekend:
Starting at 7 a.m., there were more than 2 million page views to the Garth Brooks ticket area on the Wynn Web site.
more than 40,000 people could be found on the site at any given time.
It took less than five hours to sell out the first 20 Garth Brooks concerts. The lines by phone, online and in person began at 8 a.m., and by 1 p.m., it was a full sellout.
The Wynn’s Web site had 5.4 million hits about tickets, and resort phone lines reached maximum capacity with 141,934 calls before going to a busy signal!
United States House Resolution was passed with all present voting “yay.” Something they can agree on huh? What is it? Well… country music. Here is the video of the remarks made by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL.)
H RES 650 (Roll # 766)
Recognizing That Country Music Has Made A Tremendous Contribution To American Life and Culture and Declaring Country Music To Be A Uniquely American Art Form
Well, it is voting time for CMA Members, and that means we are getting real close to the 2009 CMA Awards. 23 days in fact.
So, I think its time to go on the record with my predictions for the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards.
These are just that predictions. I usually have a 50/50 track record on this game. After you read my predictions, join in on the discussion over on Facebook to share your predictions!
Music Video- Taylor Swift “Love Story”
This category is always heard to call. There always great videos and personally, I don’t watch too many videos. I’m going with Taylor Swift on this one.
Musical Event- “Start A Band” Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
Well, this category comes down to two I think. “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” and “Start A Band.” “I Told You So” was a great nominee, but doesn’t have anywhere near the airplay that the other two does. I think talent in instrumentation takes this category, with the guitar work both of these talented artists give to the song. Plus, think about it, how many times have you heard this song in the past year?
New Artist- Zac Brown Band
Wow, I didn’t like thinking about this category. Again, Zac Brown Band for their country music exposure, fan base, and attention they have received this year with “Chicken Fried” among other hits or the raw country talent of Jamey Johnson. This is one category I wish the final vote tally would be shared.. it will be close. Single- “Chicken Fried”
Now remember, this category is more oabout the song itself, and not so much the songwriting aspects. This song has been addictive, massive airplay, made fans for the group, and just a plain fun song.
Song- “Then” Brad Paisley
Powerhouse lyrical ballad. This category focuses on the song lyrics. “In Color” as well could very easily win this award. If the Association follows their history of giving awards, “In Color” will miss the win… even though it may be justified to come out on top.
Album- “Fearless” Taylor Swift
Um, what can I say. One word- Sales. She has been a life line for the industry.
Vocal Duo- Sugarland
Look at the past year for this duo. There is Brooks & Dunn that may be the sentimental favorite.. as many times as they have won this award and announcing the end of the duo.
Vocal Group- Rascal Flatts
Another year for Rascal Flatts. Tour success and pop appeal just may be enough for another year for them.
Female Vocalist- Taylor Swift
Not much to say here… or to compete with. Look at album sales, she wins. Look at tour success, she wins. Look at just about any category and she is on top or close to it. Male Vocalist- Kenny Cheseny
Well.. can we have a tie? Just give them all the award- 1 for each or cut it up into pieces. No, um, ok.. well, it can come down to a coin flip. I mean really. All 5 nominees live up to this award. Lets go with Kenny Chesney.
Entertainer- Taylor Swift
It’s going to amazing to watch. Can you see her excitement already? I have a feeling we will see it live… her year has again been explosive to say the least. Tour, album, singles, character, and any other quality you can think of she has been the best of the best for country music this year. Not much of a close call, for a change. If she doesn’t win it, well, that will be shocking.
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Be sure to watch The 43rd Annual CMA Awards on November 11, 2009 at 8pm EST on ABC. Also, keep checking the Country Music Alive Blog for updates on performers, presenters. Day-of coverage of the CMA Awards will be on Twitter, along with updates before and after the show. (@cntryalive)
Tim McGraw, a Vince Gill/Daughtry duet, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and the Zac Brown Band have been added to the list of performers at the 2009 CMA Awards.
Round one of performers announced include Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Sugarland, Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker and co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley.
The show will be aired live on ABC beginning at 8pm on November 11, 2009.
Look for Taylor Swift to host Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2009. She will hold dual roles as the host and as a performer…
The new Platinum version of Fearless hits stores October 27 and can be pre-ordered right now from Amazon. That way, it will awaiting you on your doorstep on the day or very shortly there after from the release date. No worry that the store will run out. You will also recieve a $1 credit from Amazon for a free song download of your choice…and orders over $25 qualify for free shipping.
Well, here we go. Garth Brooks has made his announcement. He will be returning to the stage. No, not a world tour or even a U.S. tour, but in Las Vegas.
Garth will be playing shows on the weekends. 1 show Friday, 2 shows Saturday, and 1 show on Sunday at The Wynn Hotel Las Vegas. This will be a 5-year project, beginning with 16 weeks. The first show will take place December 11, 2009 and then will return to the stage January 1, 2, and 3. Tickets will be $125 for a seat, cheap for Vegas shows, and will be the price no matter what seat. There will be a strict no-scalping policy in effect, that will include providing identification. Tickets go on sale October 24, 2009.
This will be basically a one-man show. Just Garth and his guitar. He may have a special guest or two, including not ruling out that Trisha Yearwood would be apart of the show. Though, he did add that each show will be different and could last about 90 minutes. It could be longer or shorter, you just never know with a Garth Brooks show.
So, those are the facts. Now some of why he is doing it…
We all know, Garth said that he would not tour until his youngest daughter turned 18. Its been 11 years since he has performed a tour type concert. The daughters are now 17, 15, and 13. So.. that’s where the 5-year project comes into play. He said he wanted to be there for his kids and family.. and he meant it.. and still does. He still stands by his statement of no touring and also added no new music is planned during the upcoming 5 years.
The Wynn Hotel deal comes with a private jet for him to be able to commute back and forth from his home in Oklahoma. Its a two-hour flight, and factor in the time change… he can leave at 6pm and arrive in Vegas at 6pm. So, he will be able to be home all week and even attend church on Sunday mornings. If there is a special event or important sporting event he doesn’t want to miss seeing his children play, well, the show may be delayed an hour or whatever to allow that to happen. The show schedule will be released by the quarter year; giving Garth full control of when he will be performing and when he won’t.
Garth talked today at the press conference about the importance of being with his family and how important that is to him. He also expressed how much he does his playing music and entertaining his fans. With a big Garth signature smile of holding back those heart-felt tears of joy expression, Garth said “I’m going to get to play music.” That really sums up so much about Garth. Music and his family are the two most important things in his life… and this arrangement makes it possible for him to be there for his family and play music.
It was so awesome hearing Garth Brooks talk today. The passion he has for the music has never died, but today it felt to be re-born again. The well mannered, fun, and spoken from the heart Garth Brooks we all know and love was filled with the fire passion he has always portrayed, but today it felt like a re-birth as well.
This is such a great deal for Garth. It allows him what he loves to.. perform for his fans. Its good for his fans, in some ways. First, fans get to see him again perform. Second, they see a different side of Garth’s performing style… lower key and communicating the power of a song Garth, that not always gets to be seen. The only bad part is he is only in one city and a fairly limited schedule and somewhat smaller venue. But hey, that can be a plus as well…
Any thoughts on what you think of Garth’s return is of course always welcomed.. leave a comment.
It is expected that Garth Brooks will announce Thursday that he will be performing shows at The Encore/Wynn Theater.
A press conference is scheduled for Thursday. garthbrooks.com advises “something exciting” will be announced on Thursday and that it can be watched live.
We will all be waiting and more details to come as I learn them. ..
Yesterday, I wrote about an album that came out a year ago.. today I’m talking about an album that isn’t out yet. Tim McGraw has a new album on its way October 20, 2009 titled “Southern Voice.” Amazon already has clips available to listen to and get a feel for what is coming.
From the short clips, its worth getting excited about… I’m hearing a more traditional country sound from Tim McGraw on these couple second clips. Even feels like a turn-back to a younger McGraw feel… I can’t wait to get my hands on this one to give you a full review.
On Monday, October 12, Tim McGraw will perform at 8pm ET a 7 song “Live@Letterman,” a live webcast from the set of the Late Show with David Letterman. That night, he will perform on The David Letterman Show and then again Friday October 16.
Its sorta fun when an amazingly talented album gets overlooked in picking up and listening to. I’ve heard their single “Cheater Cheater” and really thought it was a great song and kept meaning to pickup the album. Well, a year has passed by since the release of Joey + Rory “The Life of A Song” and I am giving it a listen.
Let me put it this way… I have been missing out; big time.
I keep searching for the real deal. You know that country music tradition that is missing from today’s pop country… I know the talent is out there and even some of the artists that record what is on the charts could do it as well. It is is possible to keep tradition in the music and still record music that carries a contemporary message and tone. “The Life of a Song” proves this point over and over- note by note. Don’t believe me? I challenge you to listen to this album. True country music at its finest…just reading their bio’s, you know they are as real as they get.
The soul-filled passion from the vocals Joe is more than enjoyable to listen to as Rory fills a perfect harmonized sound in what is a very intimate sound.
As I went through song by song, I was just still in awe of their performances. Lyrically masterful, true country instrumentation, and full of love can be heard note by note of this husband and wife duo.
The first track “Play the Song” just about sums up what I find myself ranting about pretty often, and I feel a post about it coming again pretty soon … If you put the song on the radio and give some of the real country music a chance you just may be surprised what people truly like. I’ll leave it at that for now, and just say the song itself is a perfect beginning to this album and is a great sounding tune.
“Sweet Emmylou” is about just what you think it would be.. the great Emmylou Harris. The lyrics to this song are just incredible. “Sweet Emmylou, what are we gonna do / It’s only been a week or two, and he’s found someone new / Looks like it’s gonna be, another night of you and me
Sweet Emmylou.” Enough said- just listen.
Their single “Cheater, Cheater” is yet another gem on this album… and just does prove if you play a song, people just might like it.
The “Heart of the Wood” is the most beautifully crafted songs on the album. Delivered acoustically, first you notice the vocals are just so very simple, yet, amazingly powerful.. wow, beautiful just keeps coming to mind. Its the lyrics though that makes this song quickly becoming one of my favorite songs of all time. Yes, you read that right. Its one of those songs that I want you to hear for yourself and absorb the lyrics. “Heart of the Wood” is that good.
Now, I don’t do too many comedy reviews, however, when it comes to the cast of The Blue Comedy Tour (original group,) I just have to be sure you all know about it. This time around, its a new album from Bill Engvall. The album is titled “Aged and Confused.”
This album is classic Bill Engvall, and its best; this routine talks about true life. Engvall being 52 years old, the album deals with some of those experiences. It talks about married life, vacation trips, and much more… in Engvall style, of course.
Its nice to put the album in and hear the same style of comedy that I remember from his 1996 Platinum debut solo album, “Here’s Your Sign.”
If you own or heard anything else from Bill Engvall, you will love this album just as you do the rest…
The album was recorded at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois and is goes on sale today in stores and of course from Amazon.com above, or digitally download below as you can also listen to clips from the album.
The 5′ 2″ tall powerhouse-ballad soprano vocalist Martina McBride and the 6′ 6″ tall strong baritone vocalist Trace Adkins have teamed up together for the upcoming Sunnyd Presents The Shine All Night Tour. McBride will have the beauty of country music that the ladies love to hear and Adkins will bring on the power for the guys. Wow. I could go on about the contrast and comparisons, but we will stop there (because there a ton.)
I do know this will be one heck of a show.
Both McBride and Adkins will each perform full-length shows. In a few select cities, Blake Shelton and The Lost Trailers will be performing with Martina McBride.
The show is sponsored by SunnyD and GAC. Trace Adkins is sponsored by BC Powder.
For more information, including some pretty cool videos already, visit http://www.shineallnight.com , Twitter: shineallnight
Here is the schedule:
Nov. 20* Moline, IL- I Wireless Center
Nov. 21 St. Paul, MN- Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 22 Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
Dec. 3 Colorado Springs, CO- World Arena
Dec. 4 Park City (Wichita), KS- Hartman Arena
Dec. 5 Oklahoma City, OK- Ford Center
Dec. 10* Greensboro, NC- Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Dec. 11* Columbia, SC- Colonial Center
Dec. 12** Duluth, GA- Gwinnett Center
Dec. 13* Birmingham, AL- BJCC Arena
Jan. 22 Little Rock, AR- Verizon Arena
Jan. 23 Independence, MO- Independence Event Center
Jan. 24 Council Bluffs, IA- Mid-America Center
Jan. 29 Reading, PA- Sovereign Center
Jan. 30 Worcester, MA- DCU Center
Jan. 31 Fairfax, VA- Patriot Center
Feb. 11 Dallas, TX- Nokia Theatre
Feb. 12 Beaumont, TX- Ford Park
Feb. 13 Bossier City, LA- CenturyTel Center
Feb. 14 Pensacola, FL- Pensacola Civic Center
Feb. 19 Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
Feb. 21 Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
Feb. 25 Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial
Feb. 26 Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Center
Feb. 27 Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center
Feb. 28 Highland Heights, KY- The Bank of Kentucky Center
Mar. 5 Champaign, IL- Assembly Hall
Mar. 6 Evansville, IN- Roberts Stadium
Mar. 12 Richmond, VAQ- Richmond Coliseum
Mar. 14 Manchester, NH- Verizon Wireless Arena
Mar. 26 St. Louis, MO- Scottrade Center
Mar. 27 Green Bay, WI- Resch Center
Mar. 28 Dekalb, IL- NIU Convocation Center
Apr. 8 Loveland, CO- Budweiser Events Center
Apr. 9 Rapid City, SD- Don Barnett Arena
Apr. 10 Bismarck, ND- Bismarck Civic Center
*Date with Blake Shelton & The Lost Trailers
**Date with The Lost Trailers
Its getting real close to that time of year! The 2009 CMA Awards will air November 11. The nominees have been announced, but now it is time for the announcements of performers and presenters to begin. The first round of performers are out. Big names, but no surprises here.1st Round of Performers:
Brooks & Dunn Kenny Chesney Reba McEntire Brad Paisley Darius Rucker George Strait Sugarland Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Keith Urban
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“The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Paisley and Underwood, airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. The official website is http://www.cmaawards.com
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