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Carrie Underwood to Sing in Memory of Dead Tornado Victims at CMT Awards

Christina Vinson — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:16:19 +0000

Superstar Carrie Underwood is familiar with the tornado siren, having grown up in Checotah, Oklahoma and even attending college in the Sooner state. The recent deadly tornado in Moore hit home for her, and on Wednesday she'll sing in memory of the deceased victims at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.

2013 ACMs Had Biggest Viewing Audience in 15 Years

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:11 +0000

There were a whole lot of viewers who were crying along with Miranda Lambert when she won Female Vocalist of the Year and grooving to the beat of Lady Antebellum's performance of 'Downtown' during the 2013 ACM Awards. In fact, the 48th annual show had over 15 million viewers (15.38 million, to be exact), posting the largest audience since 1998.

2013 ACM Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:30:59 +0000

Fashion no-nos at the 2013 ACM Awards included one artist who went back in time for her dress and another who was apparently inspired by Dracula. The Worst Dressed at the ACMs list features at least one superstar who is more regularly found on Best Dressed collections, proving that everyone is vulnerable to an oopsie. From one plain Jane to one hot mess, these folks who were worst dressed at country's biggest party will want to rethink their approach for next year.

2013 ACM Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:27:26 +0000

Superstars played it safe, while country newcomers took chances that mostly paid off to make the Best Dressed List at the 2013 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift looked great, but all three came with looks fans have seen before. Newcomers like Scotty McCreery and Easton Corbin showed the style this season calls for.

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan + Hunter Hayes Join Stevie Wonder to Close Out 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000

Stevie Wonder closed out the ACM Awards with his classic soul hit ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ turning the end of the 2013 red carpet show into a celebratory country party. Although it was strange to have a non-country artist wrap up the evening, it was definitely awesome. Plus, Wonder was joined by country music [...]

Luke Bryan Cries as He Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACMs

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:50:38 +0000

In a surprise upset, Luke Bryan took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night (April 7) -- beating out more established stars like Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

Miranda Lambert Breaks Down as She Accepts Female Vocalist of the Year Win at 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:48:30 +0000

Keith Urban presented the Female Vocalist of the Year award to the dazzling Miranda Lambert at the 2013 ACMs, and she was completely surprised by the win. "I thought for sure Carrie had it this year, and she damn well deserves it!" she said as she took the stage... and broke into tears.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Luke Bryan Stops Hosting 2013 ACMs to Perform 'Crash My Party'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:13:00 +0000

First-time ACMs host Luke Bryan took a break from his gig cracking jokes at co-host Blake Shelton's expense in order to perform his new single 'Crash My Party' during Sunday's 2013 ACM Awards broadcast. It was almost like he crashed his own party, since he was emceeing. The producers certainly got their money's worth, since both Bryan and Shelter both pulled double duty as hosts and performers.

2013 ACM Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:43:00 +0000

All-star collaborations were the order early during the 2013 ACM Awards performances in Las Vegas on Sunday night (April 7). Even Eric Church's acoustic performance of 'Like Jesus Does' turned into a duet. Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Pistol Annies began the show performing 'Boys 'Round Here.' It was an electric introduction to country music's biggest party.

Carrie Underwood Revs Up 2013 ACM Awards By Performing 'Two Black Cadillacs'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:41:25 +0000

Leave it to Carrie Underwood to switch it up for her 2013 ACM Awards performance. Fresh off debuting her new single 'See You Again' on her former stomping grounds of 'American Idol' last week, she elected to perform her most recent No. 1 hit 'Two Black Cadillacs,' as opposed to repeating the song she just did a few nights prior. She likes to switch it up for her fans.

George Strait Performs 'Give It All We Got Tonight' an the 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:07:44 +0000

George Strait performed his current single 'Give It All We Got Tonight' at the 2013 ACM Awards show on Sunday (April 7). The superstar is planning to release a new album later this year, and is currently on his farewell tour. Despite some audio difficulties, the crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas still gave the King a healthy round of applause.

2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.

2013 ACM Awards Performers

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:00:13 +0000

The list of 2013 ACM Awards performers is as big and spectacular as one would expect for country music's biggest party. Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean lead the five Entertainer of the Year nominees who will perform. Twenty performances have been announced so far, with space remaining for one more big surprise.

Oscar Winner List

Drew — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:07:47 +0000

Did you catch the Oscars last night? There were a few surprises, and I don’t just mean Seth MacFarlane surprising some celebrities with his opening song: So who do you think deserved to win? How many of the movies did you see? Here is the complete List of winners: Best Picture: “Argo” Best Actor: Daniel [...]

Carrie Underwood Walks Grammys Red Carpet in $31 Million Diamond Necklace

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:10:46 +0000

You don't need many accessories when you're wearing a $31 million necklace. Aside from her wedding ring and a stunning black Roberto Cavalli gown (plus a few intimates, we suspect), that's all Carrie Underwood had on as she walked the red carpet on Sunday night (Feb. 10) at the 2013 Grammy Awards.

2013 Golden Globes Winners!

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:15:43 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes winners were revealed during the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted awards ceremony, broadcast live Sunday, Jan. 13th at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST on NBC.

Blake Shelton's 2013 ACM Awards Co-Host? Luke Bryan!

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:26:23 +0000

The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosting gig goes to Blake Shelton and… Luke Bryan! Shelton will be returning for his third stint as the co-host of the ACMs, but the award show’s longstanding host, Reba McEntire, has resigned from her position on the red carpet event’s stage. Thankfully, it’d be hard to think [...]

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:53:57 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements. The biggest stars, from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton to Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, all took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The show [...]

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:49:25 +0000

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.