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2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

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

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20Â performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between awardÂ 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.

2012 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:42:55 +0000

Dozens of country stars walked the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awards, but not everyone shined. The worst dressed at the annual awards show included a couple of Amish or pilgrim tributes -- Thanksgiving is coming up, after all -- and a jacket catastrophe. Scroll down to see the worst of the worst dressed at the 2012 CMA Awards.

2012 CMA Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:17:13 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards winners all had a big year in their own way, and the Nov. 1 awards show is the perfect way to celebrate — completed only by new metal statues for the mantle. Folks like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith accepted early honors on the biggest night in country music., [...]

Get Your CMA Awards 2012 Fix With These Artist Interviews, Previews and More

Townsquare Media — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:48:53 +0000

Getting excited for the 46th Annual CMA Awards? Yeah, us too (to put it lightly). This year's ceremony is set to take place on Nov. 1 on ABC. We've been marking the hours by listening to tons of music, messing around with the CMA app, and watching old clips of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

See the CMAs Live in Nashville + Meet the Band Perry Backstage

Townsquare Media — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:46:32 +0000

Enter now to meet the Band Perry and see the CMAs live in Nashville!

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Confirmed to Host 2012 CMA Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:00:31 +0000

They’re baaaack! Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have been confirmed as hosts for the upcoming 46th Annual CMA Awards.

When Are the 2012 CMA Awards?

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:00:47 +0000

We love hearing our favorite artists on the radio, but nothing quite beats seeing them in the flesh (okay, on TV) at a big red carpet event. With that in mind, when are the 2012 CMA Awards? Surprisingly, the CMA Awards will be on a Thursday night this year, airing on ABC on Nov. 1, [...]

Keith Urban Snags Two CMAA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:15:14 +0000

There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged not one, but two awards at a Country Music Association of Australia event on Saturday, adding to his huge collection of accolades.

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert 'Shocked' by CMA Awards 2011 Wins

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:09:52 +0000

Miranda Lambert giggled, Blake Shelton grinned, and the most famous newlyweds in Nashville said they can’t believe they won Female and Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the CMA for the second consecutive year.

What Was Written on Taylor Swift's Arm at the CMA Awards 2011?

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:51:05 +0000

Fans watching the CMA Awards 2011 may have been puzzled when Taylor Swift looked to her arm for guidance while giving her speech as she collected the Entertainer of the Year award. So, what exactly was written on Taylor Swift’s arm at the big event?

2011 CMA Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:15:54 +0000

The 2011 CMA Awards winners had plenty to celebrate as they accepted their honors on the year’s biggest night in country music. The annual awards show, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood — airing live from Nashville — pays tribute to the genre’s biggest stars. Choosing winners from this list of talent is no easy feat.

2011 CMA Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:32:42 +0000

The stars were out in full force on the red carpet at the 2011 CMA Awards, as seen in these pictures! Power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill looked like the perfect compliment to one another in black and white, respectively. Country’s leading ladies looked fab in neutral tones, with co-host Carrie Underwood and Hillary Scott both sporting sparkling nude colored gowns. Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride both wore classic flashy black looks, Lambert in a ball gown and McBride in a tasteful pant suit.

2011 CMA Awards Performance Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:43:09 +0000

Nashville was rocking tonight with country’s biggest stars like Keith Urban, Zac Brown, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum providing the soundtrack for the 2011 CMA Awards! Blake Shelton opened the night with a high-flying performance of ‘Footloose.’ Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter teamed up for a tender performance of ‘You and Tequila,’ and Taylor Swift performed her new single ‘Ours’ on what looked like her worn in living room couch.

Faith Hill Has 'Come Home' to Country Music With 2011 CMA Awards Performance

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:31:36 +0000

One of the most talked about performances leading up to the 2011 CMA Awards show was the return of Faith Hill and the premiere of her new single, ‘Come Home.’ When the lights came on to the stage, Hill stood at the microphone looking like a knockout in a black sheer shirt, black pants and red stiletto heals.

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Martina McBride Lifts Spirits With 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' at 2011 CMA Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:19:52 +0000

While we’ve been enjoying the newer names at the 2011 CMA Awards and reveling in awards like Best New Artist, there’s something comforting about a familiar face. Martina McBride was just that tonight as she offered up a smooth performance of her inspiring single ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’ from the central stage.

Blake Shelton Continues On as 2011 CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:15:14 +0000

Blake Shelton, the CMA reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, once again took the honors home during the 2011 CMA Awards on Wednesday night. Shelton competed in the category against Album of the Year winner Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.

Lady Antebellum Repeat as Vocal Group of the Year Winners at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:09:34 +0000

The Vocal Group of the Year category was arguably the most loaded of all 2011 CMA Awards categories, and Lady Antebellum said as much as they accepted the honor during Wednesday night’s broadcast. It’s the second straight year the trio has taken home the award.

Jason Aldean Leaves 'Tattoos on This Town' at the 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:05:38 +0000

Jason Aldean gave the audience at the 2011 CMA Awards a taste of life in small-town America when he performed his single ‘Tattoos on This Town.’ Although he likely was full of anticipation as a top contender for several of the evening’s awards, he seemed fully into the performance of the song about teenage antics, including drag racing pickup trucks and Mustangs up and down dirt roads and otherwise leaving ‘Tattoos on This Town.’