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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.
Jason Aldean reacts to Billboard Award nominations
Yesterday was a big day for Jason Aldean, who found himself nominated for some pretty big Billboard Music Awards. The Academy of Country Music’s male vocalist of the year is up for the all-genre Top Male Artist against Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Drake, and Bruno Mars. He also earned a nomination for Top Country Album with “Night Train” and Top Country Artist. He’s up against Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift, and Hunter Hayes for Top Country Artist. The other Top Country Album nominees include Lionel Richie with “Tuskegee,” Carrie Underwood “Blown Away,” Taylor Swift “Red,” and Luke Bryan “Tailgates & Tanlines.”
About his nominations, Jason said:
“I’m really proud to be the guy that gets to represent our genre in that ‘Top Male’ category and wave that flag for country music. Our genre is bigger and more diverse than ever, and it’s just cool to be part of this movement that’s happening right now. I’ve been so focused on getting the tour going this year and just making certain our first run of stadiums is everything the fans expect it to be, that this totally caught me be surprise. Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket or downloaded an album…I’ll do my best to represent and make y’all proud! “
Nominations are based on album and single sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social media interactions with data tracked by Billboard, Nielsen and Next Big Sound. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 19 at 7pm CT on ABC.
Jason is currently on the road for his 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR which has sold out every show so far including his Madison Square Garden debut and the first ever show at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium where he played to 66,000 fans. More stadium dates on the books this year include two nights at Boston’s Fenway Park (July 12 and 13) and Chicago’s Wrigley Field (July 20).
Check out the full list of nominees on Billboard’s site, and try and count how many Taylor Swift is up for.
“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: 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 ...Carrie Underwood to debut new single on Idol
As we just announced on Twitter a few minutes ago, country superstar Carrie Underwood will debut her brand new single “See You Again” on American Idol on Thursday, April 4th, 2013. It’s the fourth single from her “Blown Away” album, which was co-written by Carrie, Hillary Lindsey, and David Hodges.
Catch Carrie’s performance on American Idol on April 4th between 8 pm EST and 9 pm EST on FOX. Will you be tuning in?
Carrie Underwood Reveals Next Single
Fresh off the #1 success of “Two Black Cadillacs,” Carrie Underwood took to Twitter this afternoon to reveal some big news. The next single off her Grammy-winning, mega-hit album Blown Away will be “See You Again.”
Carrie excitedly tweeted:
Who wants to know what my next single will be?!?!
I’m so happy about “Two Black Cadillacs” being #1 that I want to tell you…
Ok…I am so excited to announce that, hopefully, your radios will soon be blasting “See You Again!” I hope you are as happy as I am!
“See You Again” is the fourth single off of Blown Away, and was written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey & David Hodges. You’ll be hearing it on your radio soon!
Carrie Underwood wins CMAA award
Congratulations to country music’s very own superstar Carrie Underwood! She took home an award last night from the Country Music Association of Australia for Best International Album for “Blown Away.” The 19/Arista Nashville artist won the one category she was nominated for in the award show, and she was up against Tim McGraw‘s “Emotional Traffic,” Dierks Bentley‘s “Home,” Zac Brown Band‘s “Uncaged,” and Alan Jackson‘s “Thirty Miles West.” The award show was held back on January 26th, and she just received her award in-person this week.
Check out the picture of Carrie receiving her award below:
Carrie Underwood wins the CMAA award for International Album of the Year for Blown Away.
Toby Keith, Luke Bryan & Brad Paisley confirmed for Watershed Fest!
After a successful first year, the Watershed Music Festival is returning to the picturesque Gorge Amphitheatre August 2-4. Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, Terri Clark, Kip Moore, Thompson Square, Chris Young and more with late night sets at the “World Famous Late Night Honky Tonk” by Shooter Jennings and Blackberry Smoke. Three-day festival passes and camping go on sale Friday, March 15 at www.watershedfest.com and .ticketmaster.com and livenation.com. Camping starts at $110 and festival passes are priced at $149 including taxes and fees.
“This time last year as we were getting ready to announce the first year of this festival, we knew we had a great location and a unique concept for country fans, but we didn’t know how amazing the weekend would turn out to be,” said Brian O’Connell, five-time ACM Promoter of the Year and President of Live Nation, Nashville. ”We were blown away by the fans and the support from the artists. We have some new surprises planned for this year and hope to keep making it bigger and better year after year.”
Watershed Music Festival features a versatile lineup of artists, late night sets, outrageous camping sites, collaborations and more. The Gorge Amphitheatre, located in George, Wash., is undoubtedly one of the most scenic concert venues in the world and offers sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge. The area itself is a watershed for the Columbia River, thus inspiring the name of the event.
What an exciting line-up! Will you be going?
Florida Georgia Line “Cruise” Through Sold-out Headlining Shows
Riding high on the heels of “Cruise,” Republic Nashville’s Florida Georgia Line are selling out headlining shows across the country. In less than one day, the duo has sold out shows at Ram’s Head in Baltimore, MD; Myth in Minneapolis, MN; Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA; Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO; Washington State University in Pullman, WA and Granada Theatre in Lawrence, KS.
FGL’s Tyler Hubbard says, “We love bringing music and good times to our fans on the road. Knowing that they are just as excited about the shows as we are is very cool … we can’t wait to meet each and every one of you at our shows!”
Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees
Nominees were announced earlier today for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The show will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th at 8PM EST on CBS. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are set to co-host the ceremony.
Let us know what you think of the list!
