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2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:36:46 +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 03:49:22 +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.

Toby, Tim & Kenny Early CMA Award Winners

Polly Wogg — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:49:00 +0000

ConFROGulations to Toby Keith for winning a CMA award for his 'Red Solo Cup' video. Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw took the trophy for Musical Event of the Year for their hit 'Feels Like a Rock Star.'

Who Do You Think Will Win at the CMA Awards?

Polly Wogg — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:10:12 +0000

The CMA Awards are just days away. Who do you think will be the big winners this year? Vote for who you think will take home trophies in each category. See if your predictions match Matt & Polly Wogg's and be sure and tune in for exclusive red carpet and backstage coverage.

2012 CMA Awards Nominees Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:56:35 +0000

Hot country star Eric Church just got a little hotter. The ‘Drink in My Hand’ hitmaker leads the 2012 CMA Award nominations with a whopping five. Church is up for Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. His No. 1 hit ‘Springsteen’ also earned him nods in the categories of Single of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year.

Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes React to 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Megan Pacella — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 21:00:20 +0000

Blake Shelton is pretty used to being nominated for big awards, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ecstatic to receive more nods at the CMAs this year. The ‘God Gave Me You’ hitmaker has racked up four new nominations in 2012. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is enjoying the first CMA nomination — and he’s eternally grateful.

CMA Award Memorable Moments – Polly's Top 8 [VIDEOS]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:57:02 +0000

The CMA's were packed full of jokes, performances and awards. There were so much entertainment on the show, I thought I'd compile a list of the most memorable moments 1 Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood CMA Awards open Hank Williams Jr. joke This had to be one of the best openings at the [...]

2011 CMA Awards Winners

Taste of Country Staff — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:15:54 +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.

Faith Hill's New Song – "Come Home" [Audio]

Tad Pole — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:00:19 +0000

We usually reserve new music for our New Music Monday feature. But with the CMA Awards tonight on ABC, some artists save their new song for the show. And that is exactly what Faith Hill has done. She's releasing her first new music in four years at the show tonight and here's a sneak pea

CMA Award Rehearsals Behind The Scenes [VIDEOS]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:15:01 +0000

A whos who in country music is gearing up for the CMA Awards in Nashville tonight. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host the show for the 4th year in a row. And it's shaping up to be more than just a show with awards.

Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins to Kick Off 2011 CMA Awards With 'Footloose'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:31:24 +0000

Next month’s CMA Awards in Nashville will begin with Blake Shelton. The reigning Male Vocalist of the Year will open the show singing ‘Footloose,’ the song he recorded for a remake of the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon. That Shelton stayed true to the original version recorded by Kenny Loggins should serve him well. Loggins [...]

Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood Audition To Host CMA Awards [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:23:22 +0000

The CMA Awards are just around the corner, and that means a bunch of promos with hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Or is it them hosting this year? They were up against some stiff competition this year. Check out their audition tape. It seems some familiar faces also tried out.

Faith Hill to Perform New Song, 'Come Home,' at CMA Awards

Jeff Giles — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:30:39 +0000

For Faith Hill fans, it’s been a long four-year wait for new material. Her most recent recordings are a pair of songs (‘Lost’ and ‘Red Umbrella’) she included with her 2007 compilation ‘The Hits.’

In the meantime, Hill’s kept a relatively low profile as she works on the follow-up to 2005′s ‘Fireflies’ — but it sounds like she might finally be ready to break her silence.

Martina McBride Superstar Mom [AUDIO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:51:42 +0000

Martina McBride has been making Top 10 hits since 1993. Her success has taken her on the road for long stretches of time yet she has somehow been able to juggle the demands of stardom with the equally arduous demands of raising a family. Martina and her husband John have been married for over 23 years and have three daughters, Delaney, Emma and Ava Rose. Martina says it hasn't been easy and she is far from the perfect mom.

Taylor Swift Heads The CMA Lineup

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:11:02 +0000

We’re learning a little more each day about who’s going to perform at the upcoming CMA Festival, and Taylor Swift is just one of many country superstars scheduled to take to the stage. “Taylor Swift has joined the lineup for the CMA Music Festival in Nashville next month. She’ll close out the party on Sunday, [...]