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CMT Music Awards Nominations Announced
Earlier today, the nominations for the 2013 CMT Music Awards were revealed. With Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert leading with four nominations each, as well as Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line and Rascal Flatts following with three a piece, the show is sure to be a good one! Fan voting is now available at www.cmt.com through Sunday, June 2nd at midnight EST.
The show, which will be hosted by Jason and actress Kristen Bell, will air LIVE from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, June 5th at 8PM EST.
Ali Dee releases single to country radio
Texas singer/songwriter, Ali Dee, releases her brand new single “It Ain’t” from a forthcoming soon-to-be titled album. “It Ain’t,” written by hit songwriters Ryan Tyndell (Eric Church’s “Springsteen”) and Pat McLaughlin (Gary Allan’s “Songs About Rain”), comes on the heels of her popular singles “Just A Diamond” and “Sweet Southern Song” from her debut EP Sweet Southern EP which cracked the Top 15 on the iTunes Country Chart.
It’s pretty exciting for Ali, who said:
“I can’t wait for my fans to hear the new tune, I think it sums me up quite well, a whole lotta country, a little bit rock and roll, and a lot of sass! It’s also pretty great company to be in as far as artists that Ryan [Tyndell] and Pat [McLaughlin] have written for – Eric Church and Gary Allan – two of the hottest artists out there right now!”
The proud and strong Texas artist just recently took her high energy, sassy rockin country live show overseas where she and her band entertained for the U.S. soldiers in Germany, United Kingdom and Kosovo. The rising “Red Dirt” circuit artist is continuing to tour and record for her upcoming album.
Ali Dee’s upcoming tour dates include Toby Keith’s Bar/Dallas, TX (May 10); Grapevine Main Street Days/Grapevine, TX (May 18); KNUE 101.5 Coaches & Cowboys/Tyler, TX (May 22); 11st Cowboy Bar w/ Jake Hooker (Bandera, TX); Whiskey and Rye/Fort Worth, TX (May 28) and Mt. Pleasant Rodeo/Mt. Pleasant, TX (May 31).
Danielle Peck added to Angels on Earth benefit concert
Danielle Peck, chart-topping country music star, has been added to the “Angels On Earth” benefit concert for Nashville, TN resident, Theresa Lawton. Lawton sustained several traumatic injuries after she was struck by a drunk driver on her way to church on January 30, 2013.
Peck joins an already star-studded evening of music featuring Bucky Covington, Julie Roberts, Jason Crabb and Brian Nutter from Keith Urban‘s band as well as hit songwriters. Emceed by News Channel 5′s Rhori Johnston, the event is sure to be an amazing night of music all for a great cause. The evening will also include a silent auction.
For more information about Theresa and upcoming announcements regarding the event, follow the Prayers for Theresa Lawton Facebook page.
Full Artist Line-Up:
tDanielle Peck
Julie Roberts (Country Music Star)
Bucky Covington (American Idol)
Jason Crabb (Grammy Award Winner)
Brian Nutter (Guitarist to Keith Urban)
Anthony Smith (Lonestar’s “What About Now” and Chris Young’s “Tomorrow”)
Sam Tate (Chely Wright’s first hit single “Shut Up and Drive” and Reba’s 33rd #1 song “Somebody”)
Bernie Nelson (Achieved ‘million-airplay’ status on his #1 hit “Daddy Never was the Cadillac Kind” and penned hits for Conway Twitty, Wynonna, Kenny Chesney and others.)
Eric Church’s first live album now available
Country superstar Eric Church is celebrating the release of his first-ever live album today. “Eric Church: Caught In The Act” is available at both physical and digital music retailers starting today. The 17-track record was recorded in October 2012 at his “Blood, Swear & Beers” tour stop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and features live performances from “Sinners Like Me,” “Carolina,” and his critically acclaimed “CHIEF.” A vinyl edition of the album will be available on National Record Store day, which is on Saturday, April 20th. That special package will include four additional tracks, and a special whiskey-infused 7-inch.
The release of Caught In The Act: Live is fans’ first chance to take home a copy of Church’s live show – the only of the country genre to be named “Best Concerts Of 2012″ by The New York Times who calls it, “a mean show,” and adds, “Mr. Church has clawed his way into the country mainstream with a series of post-outlaw anthems, and delivered them with verve and tension.” AP praises, ”Church constantly encourages his rowdy audience, exhorting them to bellow the chorus of ‘Drink in My Hand’ and ‘Jack Daniels.’ Even when he plays a solo acoustic version of ‘Sinners Like Me,’ he tells everyone, ‘It’s just going to be us, so sing loud.’”
Will you be picking up a copy today?
ACM Awards Winners
Winners have been announced for the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans named Luke Bryan, Entertainer of the Year, the evening’s biggest honor and his first win in that category. This year marked a record breaking year with 1.1 million fans casting their vote for Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year categories, combined.
Bryan co-hosted the ACM Awards for the first time ever tonight with Blake Shelton. Prior to the telecast, Bryan won for Vocal Event of the Year with Jason Aldean and Eric Church, for “The Only Way I Know,” a trophy he accepted on the GAC live red carpet pre-show. The Entertainer of the Year Award and Vocal Event of the Year mark his fourth ACM Award wins. He previously won in 2009 for both New Solo Vocalist of the Year and for New Artist of the Year.
Miranda Lambert won for the fourth consecutive year as Female Vocalist of the Year and she also took the prize for Single Record of the Year as artist, and Song of the Year, as artist and composer, for “Over You,” an award she shares with husband and co-composer Blake Shelton. She is the leading winner of the night, with a total of four trophies in three categories. She joins Reba and Loretta Lynn as the only other artists to win Female Vocalist of the Year four or more times.
Jason Aldean won Male Vocalist of the Year, his first win in the category. Aldean also won for Vocal Event of the Year, with Luke Bryan and Eric Church, for “The Only Way I Know.” This is his second consecutive win in that category; he won last year with Kelly Clarkson for “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” In 2005, he won for New Male Vocalist of the Year.
Little Big Town won Vocal Group of the Year and, prior to the telecast, they were also awarded the trophy for Video of the Year for “Tornado.” This is their first win in both categories. In 2006, they won for New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year.
Thompson Square won Vocal Duo of the Year, their second consecutive ACM Award win in that category.
Eric Church won Album of the Year for Chief. He also won for Vocal Event of the Year, with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, for “The Only Way I Know.” This is his first win in both categories, and his third ACM Award overall. He won for New Solo Vocalist of the Year in 2010.
Artists Florida Georgia Line received their first time Academy of Country Music Award tonight for New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl’s Department Stores, a fan-voted category. They previously won in the New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year category, giving them a total of two wins for this year.
Take a look below at the list of winners and let us know which ones you agree with:
“Keepin’ It Country” – Fans’ ACM Picks!
Drumroll please….
You voted, KIC fans… now here are your results from our ACM polls!
Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert
Female Vocalist ended up being our most popular poll. Miranda and Carrie Underwood were battling it out for a while, but Miranda picked up serious momentum and hit the ground running. She won by more than double the votes.
Male Vocalist of the Year: Blake Shelton
Male Vocalist was also a very popular poll. Blake and Luke Bryan were not too far apart in the beginning, but like his wife, Blake just took off and was the clear winner.
Vocal Group of the Year: Little Big Town
This category was such a close race and there was a three-way battle throughout, but LBT edged out Lady A by a few votes and The Band Perry wasn’t far behind.
Vocal Duo of the Year : Sugarland
This was another very close category with the top vote getter continuously changing. In the end, Sugarland beat out Thompson Square by a few votes.
Single Record of the Year: ”Over You” – Miranda Lambert
Miranda has this category out of the gate.
Album of the Year: Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
Carrie had this one right from the beginning too, and held the number one spot throughout.
Vocal Event of the Year: ”Don’t Rush” – Kelly Clarkson ft. Vince Gill
Kelly & Vince had some competition with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, & Eric Church, but they picked up steam and ended up with a strong win.
Entertainer of the Year: Blake Shelton
It was all about Mr. & Mrs. Shelton here. Blake & Ran were the top vote getters for this one, but Blake took it by a few hundred votes.
Thank-you so much again for voting in all of our polls! Now, get ready for the ACMs!
ACM Poll: Vocal Event of the Year
Next up… “Vocal Event of the Year”! Who doesn’t love a good country collab?
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson took this award home last year for their cross-over mega-hit, “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” Both are back in the category again this year, except with brand new and separate collaborations!
Who will win? Don’t Rush – Kelly Clarkson Featuring Vince Gill; Easy – Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield; Feel Like A Rock Star – Kenny Chesney (Duet With Tim McGraw); Let It Rain – David Nail Featuring Sarah Buxton; or The Only Way I Know – Jason Aldean With Luke Bryan & Eric Church?
ACM: Vocal Event of the Year
- Don't Rush - Kelly Clarkson ft. Vince Gill (46%, 121 Votes)
- The Only Way I Know – Jason Aldean w/ Luke Bryan & Eric Church (31%, 83 Votes)
- Feel Like A Rock Star – Kenny Chesney (Duet w/ Tim McGraw) (15%, 40 Votes)
- Easy – Rascal Flatts ft Natasha Bedingfield (6%, 15 Votes)
- Let It Rain – David Nail Ft. Sarah Buxton (2%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 265
Loading ...ACM Poll: Album of the Year
We’re continuing the ACM madness with the “Album of the Year” poll….
These albums are all so great so it’s definitely a tough decision. Who do you want to take the trophy home?
Blown Away – Carrie Underwood, Chief – Eric Church, Red – Taylor Swift, Tailgates & Tanlines – Luke Bryan, or Tornado – Little Big Town?
ACM Poll: Album of the Year
- Blown Away - Carrie Underwood (55%, 175 Votes)
- Tailgates & Tanlines - Luke Bryan (15%, 48 Votes)
- Tornado - Little Big Town (12%, 38 Votes)
- Red - Taylor Swift (12%, 37 Votes)
- Chief - Eric Church (6%, 22 Votes)
Total Voters: 320
Loading ...ACM: Single Record of the Year
Thank-you to everyone who has been voting in our ACM polls!
Here is “Single Record of the Year.” The nominees are: Even If It Breaks Your Heart – Eli Young Band; Over You – Miranda Lambert; Pontoon – Little Big Town; Springsteen – Eric Church; and Wanted – Hunter Hayes.
Who gets your vote?
ACM Poll: Record of the Year
- Over You - Miranda Lambert (51%, 133 Votes)
- Pontoon - Little Big Town (25%, 66 Votes)
- Springsteen - Eric Church (12%, 32 Votes)
- Wanted - Hunter Hayes (8%, 21 Votes)
- Even If It Breaks Your Heart – Eli Young Band (4%, 10 Votes)
Total Voters: 262
Loading ...ACM Poll: Male Vocalist of the Year
Up next in our polls are the boys with the “Male Vocalist” category!
Blake Shelton is the reigning Male Vocalist of the Year. Do you think Blake is going to take it again this year? Or is the award going to Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, or Toby Keith?
Let us know your vote!
ACM: Male Vocalist of the Year
- Blake Shelton (56%, 1,235 Votes)
- Luke Bryan (31%, 682 Votes)
- Jason Aldean (5%, 115 Votes)
- Eric Church (4%, 83 Votes)
- Toby Keith (4%, 75 Votes)
Total Voters: 2,188
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