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Top 20 Singles Of 2011
2011 has been one heck of a year for country music. We’ve seen singles from all different sides of the spectrum: from songs that make you want to get up and dance, to songs that make you want to cry. Country has always been very good at dealing with real-life issues. It’s the story songs that make country music the genre it is. It has a way of moving you, either to get up and party, or to remember what’s really going on in the world.
It was hard to narrow down the highlight songs of the year into one package, but Ted Efron and myself sat down to do just that. There might be some surprises on our list, but these are the songs that defined a genre for 2011. Take a look at our list below and let us know if you agree, disagree, or think we forgot someone we shouldn’t have. Not all of these songs are singles, some are just the best album tracks that should have been singles this year.
2011 ACA Red Carpet Pictures
Now that the second year of the American Country Awards are over, let’s look back at some of the fashion winners and losers from before the award show. Thanks to FOX, we have some Red Carpet pictures you might not see anywhere else. Take a look below and let us know who you think was the Red Carpet winner last night.
Don’t forget to click on each picture to see it in full size!
The JaneDear Girls
Craig Campbell and his wife, Mindy.
Trace Adkins & his wife Rhonda
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Full List Of American Country Award Winners
A lot of awards were handed out last night at the American Country Awards, and we have the full list of everyone who won, even the ones not announced on television. With Jason Aldean taking home the most with six, and Carrie Underwood and Thompson Square tying for the 2nd most with three each, there were a lot of trophies to keep track of at home. See the full list below and see if you agree with the fan-voted winners:
Alabama Takes Home Greatest Hits Award
As previously announced, Alabama took the stage tonight to perform some of their greatest hits before host Trace Adkins presented them with the Greatest Hits Award. Brad Paisley introduced the group from a live feed from Nashville, where he is busy doing rehearsals for his new “Camobunga” tour next year. Brad announced that the group will return with a tour and album in the new year.
The ACA’s are currently LIVE on FOX for all East Coast viewers.
Alabama Performs On ACAs Tonight
Not only will Alabama receive the “Greatest Hits” award tonight at the 2nd annual American Country Awards on FOX; but they’ll also be performing live on the award show. They’ll be making a special announcement about plans for the legendary group in 2012 at the show, and we have our team ready to bring that news to you live from the press-room backstage and on the Red Carpet. It’s not clear what exactly the all-male trio will be performing tonight, but they have asked their fans on Facebook what songs they’d want to hear.
Alabama have had more number one singles (43) than any band in country music history. In their 30-year career, they’ve had 21 gold, platinum or muli-platinum albums, and sold more than 73 million records together.They’re planning on returning to country music in a big way in the new year, with details announced tonight at the award show.
The ACA’s air tonight on Fox at 8 pm EST.
Toby Keith Performing Red Solo Cup At ACA’s
Toby Keith has just announced that he will make the broadcast debut of “Red Solo Cup” at the American Country Awards on FOX on Monday night. This will be the first time that his fan-favorite funny little drinking single will be performed on television. The song became an internet viral sensation less than a week of it’s release on YouTube, and thanks to fan demand, it has just officially become Toby’s newest single.
The Second annual American Country Awards will be co-hosted by Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth and is the only country music award show that gives fans all the power to choose the winners. Also performing for the first time at an award show are the Pistol Annies, who join previously announced performers Blake Shelton, Scotty McCreery, Thompson Square, Eli Young Band, Alabama, and The Band Perry. Appearing on the night will be Miranda Lambert, Josh Turner, Lauren Alaina, Jordin Sparks, The Big Show, The JaneDear Girls, Bill Engvall, Larry Mahan, Rodney Carrington and the male cast of “Pawn Stars.”
The ACA’s air live on FOX at 8 pm EST on Monday, December 5th. We will have our very own Ted Efron and Jessica Crans on the Red Carpet and backstage at the award show, so check back with us to get the latest news directly from the award show.
2012 Stagecoach Lineup Announced
Organizers for California’s Stagecoach festival have announced the line-up for the 2012 edition of the music festival. Headliners include Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Brad Paisley. Alabama, Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Chris Isaak, The Band Perry, Sunny Sweeney, Sara Evans, Justin Moore, The Eli Young Band and many more will also be featured in next year’s festival.
The 2012 Stagecoach festival takes place April 27th through to April 29th in California. Tickets go on-sale next Friday, October 28th at 10 AM PST on Stagecoachfestival.com. Three-day weekend passes start at $149 for a limited time only with layaway options available. The festival will also offer reserved seating, camping and RV camping spots. Children 10 and under will be admitted for free to the concerts.
See the full lineup below:
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood & Alabama Make An Opry First
Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Alabama had another first at the Grand Ole Opry yesterday before their performance at the historic venue. For the first-time ever, the Grand Ole Opry was the host for a number one party for both of Brad’s duets “Remind Me” and “Old Alabama.” Both his singles from “This Is Country Music” had gone number one.
Brad’s next single from “This Is Country Music” is the comedic “Camouflage.” I can’t wait for the music video for that one from the country music jokester.
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are once again co-hosting the Country Music Association (CMA) awards November 9th on ABC. Brad is currently trying to come up with a non-water themed name tour for his world tour next year, and Carrie is finishing up her new album rumored to be out sometime in 2012.
Alabama Plans Tuscaloosa Concert for Tornado Relief
Once again, country music legends Alabama are planning to shine some light on the natives of their home state.
Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook announced a special benefit concert to take place at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Friday, September 2nd. Proceeds from this once-in-a-lifetime event will benefit the Tuscaloosa Storm Recovery Fund. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Friday, August 5th at 10 am via Ticketmaster. You can also charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
Alabama headlined “Bama Rising: A Concert for Alabama Tornado Relief” on Tuesday, June 14th, at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham. The sold-out spectacular raised more than $2 million in tornado relief for the state.
Brad Paisley to Release His “Country Music” Early
Fans have one less day to wait for some great ‘Country Music’ from Brad Paisley. According to AOL’s The Boot, he has pushed the release date of his ninth studio album, This Is Country Music, to May 23 — one day before its previously scheduled in-store date.
That’s likely due to the runaway success of the project’s second single, ‘Old Alabama,’ featuring the legendary group, Alabama, who reunited for the song. The song is already in the Top 10 on both the Billboard and Country Aircheck charts after just seven weeks, and follows the similarly successful title track, which peaked at No. 2.
