The 45th Annual CMA Awards will be remembered for some great on-air performances, particularly the incredible, already unforgettable, opening performance of "Footloose" by Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins...not-to-mention some well-deserved Top Star winners and game-changing new winners being honored in this years awards show spectacular. Repeat co-hosts, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were great when the sang together and greatly funny when it called for patter between awards.
TAYLOR SWIFT SWIFT CAPPED HER STEADY RISE TO PROMINENCE WITH 2ND ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR WIN
Anybody that saw Taylor Swift's amazing road show this year understands why she was nominated for Entertainer of the year...and her second win in this most coveted category is well-deserved given her constant growth as an entertainer from her teen years to womanhood. Taylor rightfully hugged her mother first when her Entertainer win was announced, and then gave a hug to her visionary label head, Scott Borchetta, his well-deserved reward for having the insight to sign such a fearless and ambitious young teenager named Taylor.
Sugarland, Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter, Rascal Flatts with Natasha Bedingfield and the Zac Brown Band, and Faith HIll all took the stage contributing hot performances while Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert nabbed Male and Female Vocalist of the Year honors, respectively.
Additionally, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban teamed up to pay tribute to Glen Campbell for his amazing career in country music while sketches with muppets and an old Justin Bieber impersonator were intertwined to draw a few laughs.
AND, the Band Perry has officially arrived to star status last night thanks to the Kimberly Perry-written "If I Die Young" winning both Single and Song of the year honors."
HERE'S THE COMPLETE LIST of 2011 CMA Awards winners is as follows:
Entertainer of the Year
Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton
Wife and Husband, Miranda and Blake's back-to-back wins in these categories make it no doubt who's country music's reigning power couple.
New Artist of the Year
The Band Perry
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year
Sugarland
"Thanks so much to the fans, said Jennifer, 'Our fans saved us this year," added Kristian.
Single of the Year
"If I Die Young" by The Band Perry
Song of the Year
WINNER: "If I Die Young" written by Kimberly Perry
Album of the Year
WINNER: "My Kinda Party," Jason Aldean
Jason reacted, "What a year!" Before thanking his family and singling out co-winner producer Michael Knox. "He's like my big brother," Aldean said. "This guy found me in a club in Atlanta, Georgia, brought me to Nashville 15 years ago and has made every record I've ever done." Jason thanked Knox and all the people that believed in him after he came to Nashville.
Musical Event of the Year
WINNER: "Don't You Wann Stay," Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
Music Video of the Year
"You and Tequila," Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
Musician of the Year
WINNER: Mac McAnally, guitar
MIRANDA LAMBERT MAKES HISTORY AS FOUR THE RECORD DEBUTS #1 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART
Wednesday was a good day for Miranda Lambert. Adding to her big CMA wins, her new album Four The Record debuted atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Miranda Lambert becomes the first country artist in the 47 year history of the chart to have each of her first four albums debut at # 1. With more than 133,000 albums sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan, Four The Record more than doubles the first week sales of her previous album. All three of her prior albums have been certified Platinum! Four The Record debuts at # 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
On the feat Lambert said, “Ok, that’s crazy! When you start out, you want to blaze your own trail and set your goals, and I always worry about living up to the standard I set for myself. But I hope it says to every artist who is starting out that if you really go with your heart and stick to your guns and feel okay with exercising your creative license, it will all end up great because you are doing what you believe in.”
JOSH TURNER’S FOURTH #1 SINGLE “ALL OVER ME”
HONORED AS BMI “SONG OF THE YEAR”
Josh Turner’s fourth #1 single “All Over Me” was honored as BMI’s “Song of the Year” last night. The award honored the infamous “Peach Pickers” trio- Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson and Rhett Akins. The song is on Turner’s current album Haywire. In addition, Akins and Davidson took home the prestigious BMI “Songwriter of the Year” crown.
“I couldn't be prouder for Ben, Dallas and Rhett,” said Josh Turner. “They are tearing up this town, and are all so deserving to have been named ASCAP and BMI's Songwriters of the Year.
NEW MUSIC
FAIRH HILL made her first appearance on the CMA Awards in 5 years last night..as she's also celebrating the release of her new single, "Come Home."
Faith Hill
"Come Home"
Radio Edit 00:04:25
on Warner Bros. Records
Available Date & Time: Nov 9, 2011 - 4:00AM ET
Impact Date: Nov 14, 2011
Format(s): Country
TALK 'ROUND THE ROW
THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION EXTENDS BROADCAST AGREEMENT WITH ABC
Even before the fabulous awards show that aired last night, ABC AND THE CMA extended their broadcast agreement.
The New 10-Year Agreement Extends Partnership Through 2021
The ABC Television Network and the Country Music Association have extended their broadcast agreement through 2021 announced ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee and CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore. The new agreement assures broadcasts of the CMA franchises including the "CMA Awards," the "CMA Festival: Country's Night to Rock," and the "CMA Country Christmas" for another decade.
"We are thrilled that the CMA and Country Music will continue to call ABC their home for the next 10 years. We have built an incredible partnership together, and that partnership will only grow stronger over the next decade," said Lee.
"We value our partnership with ABC and their commitment to CMA and Country Music," said Moore. "ABC has demonstrated a passion for the format and our television properties. We have seen the CMA Music Festival special grow to three hours; we have added a holiday special, 'CMA Country Christmas'; and our crown jewel, the CMA Awards, has reached a new, enthusiastic audience."
MARK WAYNE GLASMIRENEW EP
Brings Compelling Vocals & New Tunes To Global Market With January 10 EP Rollout
Award-winning songwriter Mark Wayne Glasmire brings his compelling vocals and new tunes to the global market with the January 10, 2012 rollout of his seven-song EP, MARK WAYNE GLASMIRE (Traceway Records). The disc, currently featured on iTunes' Country New And Noteworthy page, includes the International smash, "I Like You," alight-hearted ode that kept the entertainer at #1 on the HotDisc Chart for nine consecutive weeks earlier this year. The EP's first U.S. single, the poignant "Going Home," was released in September. The song, inspired by a conversation Mark had with a friend who was retiring from a decades-long military career, is the subject of Glasmire's debut video, a Harold Jarboe (Bell-Jarboe Films production, http://youtu.be/9u6cl8zjI7A).
JEFF DUNHAM'S "CONTROLLED CHAOS" DVD/BLU-RAY HITS PLATINUM IN A WEEK
AVAILABLE FOR MEDIA INTERVIEWS IN LOS ANGELES ON NOVEMBER 17 & 18
Comedy phenomenon Jeff Dunham, hailed as "America's favorite comedian" and "The Hardest Working Hand in Show Business" (Slate) and "perhaps the most popular comedian in the U.S." by Time, recently debuted his fourth standup special "Controlled Chaos."
The special became the most watched cable show on its Sunday, September 25 premiere, drawing 5.5 million viewers to handily take most watched honors in its first airing that night and then being seen by 2.8 million in its later re-air for a total of 8.3 million. And it beat out some stiff competition: Emmy winning shows like "Boardwalk Empire" in its second season debut and "Breaking Bad," the NASCAR Sprint Cup race and TLC's popular "Sister Wives." Plus a repeat of Dunham's already widely-seen and more than million selling "Spark Of Insanity" special also drew 2.2 million to earn Dunham a grand evening total of 10.5 million with all three special showings in the Top 10. DVD & Blu-ray also hit platinum sales in just a week.
YouTube Sensation Keenan Cahill and
The Oak Ridge Boys Debut “What'cha Gonna Do”
For the first time ever, Keenan’s going country - and Grand Ole Opry members The Oak Ridge Boys are along for the ride. In the catchy video for The Oak Ridge Boys, “What'cha Gonna Do” Keenan and the country stars lip synch, live at the Grand Ole Opry.
DO YOU KNOW THIS FACT OF LIFE?
In the go figure department, do you know that 80 percent of millionaires drive used cars.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"A word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones that need the advice." --BILL COSBY
IN THE PIPELINE
GRAND OLE OPRY
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00 – 7:30
Humana
Jimmy C. Newman
Sunny Sweeney
7:30 – 8:00
U.S. Bank
Jimmy Dickens
Danny Gokey
*****INTERMISSION*****
8:15 – 8:45
Bass Pro Shop
The Whites
Diamond Rio
8:45 – 9:15
GAC STUFF
November 7- November 13, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
**New GAC series: Born to Drive ( Wednesday 10pm)
** New GAC series: Day Jobs ( Sunday 8pm)
Daily Programming Updates (all times listed in ET unless noted)
Wednesday Nov. 9
Having started the season with a respectable third place finish, Annabeth and family are happy, but know there is still a long way to go and a lot of work to do. Darren does graphics work on the side to make some extra money, while Annabeth prepares to celebrate her 16th birthday, and a new driver's license. Later, Annabeth experiences the lows of racing at Hickory when she has her first big crash. In an effort to raise her spirits, Sheldon takes Annabeth to see one of her favorite groups, Thompson Square. Finally, with her first victory ever at Hickory, Annabeth and family share an emotional moment in Victory Lane, all on Born to Drive <http://www.gactv.com/gac/shows_gcabb> . (10pm)
Friday Nov. 11
Storme Warren takes you behind the scenes on the Red Carpet and backstage at this year's CMA Awards on this week’s episode of the Top 20 Countdown. (8pm)
Friday Nov. 11
Follow Martina McBride on the Road To Eleven. From signing a new record deal, to making the most honest record of her career. From traveling and promoting her album to shopping at the grocery store, this GAC exclusive is an intimate look into Martina's daily life, featuring never before seen footage from the making of the record. (11pm)
Sunday Nov. 13
On Day Jobs Troy Gentry takes a turn behind the bar again for his day job; Clay Walker saddles up as a cattle rancher; and Danny Gokey gets behind the wheel of a big rig. (8pm)
GACTV.com
Rascal Flatts is in the process of adding ‘fashion designers’ to their resumes. The band, who has promoted JC Penny’s American Living clothing brand in the past, has been considering their own clothing line for a while and plans are now moving forward to make it a reality. Found out more about the band creative style at GACTV.com <http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2011/11/02/rascal-flatts-clothing-designers/#more-24711> .
GAC Playlist
Power Taylor Swift Sparks Fly
Power Jerrod Niemann One More Drinkin' Song
Power Blake Shelton Footloose
Power Lady Antebellum We Owned The Night
Power Kenny Chesney Reality
Power Blake Shelton God Gave Me You
Power Rascal Flatts Easy
Power Rodney Atkins Take A Back Road
Power Jason Aldean Tattoos On This Town
Power Eric Church Drink In My Hand
Power Chris Young You
Medium Reba Somebody's Chelsea
Medium Martina McBride I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Medium Darius Rucker I Got Nothin'
Medium The Band Perry All Your Life
Medium Joe Nichols Take It Off
Medium Randy Travis Everything And All
Medium LeAnn Rimes Give
Medium Dierks Bentley Home
Medium Justin Moore Bait A Hook
Medium Toby Keith Red Solo Cup
Medium Scotty McCreery The Trouble With Girls
Medium Luke Bryan I Don't Want This Night To End
Light Ashton Shepherd Where Country Grows
Light Kellie Pickler Tough
Light Andy Gibson Wanna Make You Love Me
Light The Dirts Drifters Always A Reason
Light Montgomery Gentry Where I Come From
Light Kip Moore Somethin' 'Bout A Truck
Light Steel Magnolia Bulletproof
Light Coldwater Jane Marionette
Light Chuck Wicks Old School
Light Sara Evans My Heart Can't Tell You No
Light Chris Cagle Got My Country On
Light Zac Brown Band Keep Me In Mind
GAC Top 20 Video Chart
1. Scotty McCreery I Love You This Big Mercury/19/Interscope
2. Brad Paisley Remind Me Arista Nashville
3. Blake Shelton God Gave Me You Warner Music Nashville
4. Blake Shelton Footloose Warner Bros./Atlantic
5. Rodney Atkins Take A Back Road Curb
6. Kellie Pickler Tough BNA
7. Lauren Alaina Like My Mother Does Mercury/19/Interscope
8. Taylor Swift Sparks Fly Big Machine
9. Martina McBride I'm Gonna Love You Through It Republic Nashville
10. Toby Keith Made In America Show Dog-Universal
11. Keith Urban Long Hot Summer Capitol Nashville
12. Chuck Wicks Old School
13. Eric Church Drink In My Hand EMI Records Nashville
14. Lady Antebellum We Owned The Night Capitol Nashville
15. Jake Owen Barefoot Blue Jean Night RCA
16. Pistol Annies Hell On Heels Columbia Nashville
17. Alan Jackson Long Way To Go Capitol Nashville
18. Jason Aldean Tattoos On This Town Broken Bow
19. The Band Perry All Your Life Republic Nashville
20. Sara Evans My Heart Can't Tell You No RCA
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CMT STUFF
EPISODE THREE OF CMT’S HIT SERIES “SWEET HOME ALABAMA”
PREMIERES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
-- Clips and Photos Now Available For Download on CMTPress.com --
Full Episodes Now Available For Viewing On CMT.com
NASHVILLE – November 3, 2011 – The drama and romance continue on a new night for SWEET HOME ALABAMA, with an all-new third episode premiering this Friday, October 4 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Sixteen girls remain in the competition for the affections of Tribble Reese, the handsome former Clemson quarterback and entrepreneur from Birmingham who was the runner-up in the series’ first run.
In this week’s episode, Reese and the remaining women go from working the ranch on a scorching hot day to cooling off by the river. Bachelorette Hailey Glassman reveals her past relationship with Jon Gosselin, and things heat up by the campfire for Reese and one contestant. Other dates include a visit to a honky-tonk bar and on a romantic bi-plane ride, and four girls will be going home.
—WEEK OF OCTOBER 31—
Friday Nov 4
OPRY AT THE RYMAN
7:00 – 7:30 Humana
Jeannie Seely – Host
The Whites
Diamond Rio
7:30 – 8:00 U.S. Bank
Jimmy Dickens – Host
Jesse McReynolds
J.T. Hodges
8:00 – 8:15
INTERMISSION
8:15 – 8:45 Bass Pro
Jim Ed Brown– Host
Jack Greene
Craig Campbell
8:45 – 9:15 Dollar General
Mike Snider – Host
Johnny Lee
Saturday Nov 5
OPRY AT THR RYMAN
7:00 – 7:30 Cracker Barrel
Jim Ed Brown– Host
Connie Smith
James Wesley
7:30 – 8:00 Bass Pro
Jimmy Dickens – Host
Jimmy C. Newman
Sarah Darling
8:00 – 8:15
INTERMISSION
8:15 – 8:45 U.S. Bank
Jean Shepard – Host
Stonewall Jackson
Mark Wills
Opry Square Dancers
8:45 – 9:15 Humana
Mike Snider - Host
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Exile
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