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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.

2012 ACM Awards New Artist of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:30:08 +0000

Today the Academy of Country Music and Great American Country (GAC) unveiled the 2012 semi-finalists for the New Artist of the Year award, which consists of eight artists after the first round of professional voting. This year’s semi-finalist list includes Scotty McCreery, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Thompson Square, JT Hodges, David Nail, Jerrod Niemann and Justin Moore.

Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade at 2011 American Country Awards, Performs 'Red Solo Cup'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:33:48 +0000

Over the past 10 years, Toby Keith has been the most-played artist on country radio. His feat as one of country music’s most influential artists was enough to garner the win for Artist of the Decade at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5).

Toby Keith Honored With 2012 AARP Inspire Award

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:33:06 +0000

Each year for 10 years now, ‘AARP the Magazine’ has presented Inspire Awards to pay tribute to those forward thinkers and innovators who move others to action through their deep passion. This year, Toby Keith is among the 10 individuals receiving the prestigious award, and he’s joined by such legends as conservationist Jane Goodall and Steve Jobs.

2011 CMA Awards Nominees to Be Announced September 6

Jeff Giles — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:46:13 +0000

On November 10, the 2011 CMA Awards will bring together country’s brightest stars for an evening of glamour, excitement, and live performances of the year’s biggest hits — but you won’t have to wait until then for the fun to start.

The announcement of this year’s nominees will be an event unto itself, featuring an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ by The Band Perry and Jake Owen, as well as a Nashville press conference hosted by Jerrod Niemann and Thompson Square.

CMT Music Awards 2011: Taylor Swift Wins Big, Shania Twain Falls [PHOTOS]

KICKS 105 — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:07:11 +0000

The CMT Music Awards were handed out Wednesday night in Nashville. Taylor Swift continued her dominant run at awards shows by claiming the night's biggest prize when her clip for 'Mine' took home Video of the Year.

Swift accepted the award via a live feed from Milwaukee during the latest stop on her current tour. She was her usual gracious self by saying, "I wish I could be there but I am hanging out with 15,000 of my closet friends in Milwaukee."

Kenny Chesney's 21st Number One!

Sean Ericson — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:24:25 +0000

Although 2011 is just a few weeks old, Kenny Chesney is already making his mark in the New Year with his 21st #1 single, “Somewhere With You,” which tops both the Mediabase and the Billboard Country Singles charts. Kennny reacts, “I thought this song was very unique from the first time I heard it. I’m [...]

CMAs Photo Gallery

Andree Valentine — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:16:16 +0000

Here are some photos from the 2010 Country Music Awards in Nashville, TN.