CMA Awards Nominee Love and Theft to host Pre-Telecast Awards Ceremonies NASHVILLE – Actor/comedian Tim Allen (star of ABC's "Last Man Standing"), actress Connie Britton (star of ABC's new hit series "Nashville"), Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Country Music singer/actress Jana Kramer ("One Tree Hill"), Country star Jake Owen, Hayden Panettiere (star of ABC's new hit series "Nashville"), recording artist Lisa Maria Presley, multimedia superstar Reba (star of ABC's new "Malibu ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Downtown Nashville will be making a few traffic adjustments in preparation for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards,” airing on the ABC Television Network, Thursday, Nov. 1 (7:00-10:00 PM/CT) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Production set-up for the CMA Awards will require special traffic patterns.       Saturday, Oct. 27 Beginning at 8:00 AM/CT, Demonbreun Street will close between Fourth Avenue South and Fifth Avenue South. Monday, ... Read more

Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, and The Band Perry to Present Awards During “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” NASHVILLE – The star-packed lineup of performers for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” grew today with the announcement that Vince Gill, Hunter Hayes, and Keith Urban will perform during “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.” The first round of artists presenting trophies on the three-hour gala were announced including Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, and ... Read more

NASHVILLE – “Good Morning America” announced today that multi-Platinum-selling artist Taylor Swift will kick-off a promotional tour for her highly-anticipated album Red with an exclusive GMA fall concert presentation and made the exclusive announcement that Taylor will debut her new song “Begin Again” on “The 46th Annual CMA Awards.” Although Taylor’s performance on the CMA telecast was confirmed months ago, the special announcement was made this morning on GMA as ... Read more

LOS ANGELES - 2012 CMA nominee Tim McGraw and multi-Platinum-selling artist Faith Hill will perform on “The 46th Annual CMA Awards.” Hill will sing her newest single, “American Heart” and McGraw will debut new music from his forthcoming album. The couple will return later in the show, together with Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton, to take part in a special musical tribute to Country Music legend Willie Nelson on “Country ... Read more

LONDON – During a recent visit to London, Brian D’Arcy was surprised with the CMA International Country Broadcaster Award by CMA Director of International Relations Bobbi Boyce. D’Arcy broadcasts a weekly show on BBC Radio Ulster and is a frequent contributor to RTE Radio. Until recently, D’Arcy, who is known throughout Ireland as a priest and humanitarian, also broadcast a weekly inspirational show on BBC Radio 2. He is a ... Read more

Show Time Has Changed to 8:00 PM/CT NASHVILLE – Hit songwriter Brett James has been added to the lineup for the Wednesday, Oct. 31 CMA Songwriters Series at Marathon Music Works. A new show time of 8:00 PM/CT has also been announced. James, known for writing such hits as “Cowboy Casanova” (recorded by Carrie Underwood), “The Truth” (recorded by Jason Aldean), and “Out Last Night” (recorded by Kenny Chesney), will ... Read more

Two-Hour Special Tapes Nov. 3 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Featuring Performances by Dierks Bentley, Colbie Caillat, Katherine Jenkins, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Nettles, The Band Perry, and Keith Urban Nashville Audience Encouraged to Bring an Unwrapped Toy to the Taping to Make the Holidays Brighter for Children in Need NASHVILLE – Some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in ... Read more

Tickets for “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” Sold Out Fourth Year in a Row NASHVILLE – Nominees for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” Eli Young Band, Brantley Gilbert, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, and reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton join the performance lineup for “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.” Tickets for the three-hour gala have sold out for the fourth year in a row. ... Read more

NASHVILLE – The winners of CMA’s touring industry honors known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards, were presented by superstar artist and radio personality Kix Brooks and CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore tonight during “The 42nd Annual IEBA Conference” in conjunction with the presentation of the IEBA Awards and Hall of Fame Induction in Nashville. “Following the success of the inaugural CMA Touring Musician Award in 2011, the ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Three-time 2012 CMA Award nominee Jason Aldean and CMA Awards co-host and 2012 Entertainer of the Year nominee Brad Paisley surprised radio professionals around the country with news of their CMA Broadcast Award win. The announcement of the CMA Broadcast Award winners is the pinnacle of what CMA has deemed the Year of Country Radio. As a cornerstone of the campaign, CMA granted complimentary membership to every Country ... Read more

NASHVILLE – The Country Music industry and CMA are celebrating Country Music Month with events and activities designed to heighten awareness of the format all leading up to “The 46th Annual CMA Awards,” known as “Country Music’s Biggest Night™,” on Thursday, Nov. 1. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean issued a proclamation from the city citing the important role and meaningful impact of the Country Music industry on Nashville’s economy and reputation ... Read more

NASHVILLE – The star-packed lineup for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” shines even brighter with today’s announcement that CMA Awards co-host and three-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood, four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, top nominee Eric Church, and reigning CMA New Artist of the Year The Band Perry will perform on “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.”  “The 46th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the fifth time ... Read more

Tickets Go On Sale Friday, Oct. 5 NASHVILLE – As part of Country Music Month’s promotions, events, and activities spotlighting the genre and leading up to the annual CMA Awards on Thursday, Nov. 1, the CMA Songwriters Series will return to Nashville on Wednesday, Oct. 31 (9:00 PM/CT) at Marathon Music Works. Featuring Kristian Bush, Brantley Gilbert, and host Bob DiPiero, the CMA Songwriters Series allows music fans insight into ... Read more

Sunny Sweeney, Kendell Marvel, Leslie Satcher, and host Bob DiPiero Play Joe’s Bar in Chicago on Oct. 24 and Joe’s Pub in New York City on Oct. 25 NASHVILLE – As part of Country Music Month, the popular CMA Songwriters Series will travel once again to Chicago for a show at Joe’s Bar on Wednesday, Oct. 24 (8:30 PM/CT), before returning to the place where it all began, New York ... Read more

NASHVILLE – The star-packed lineup for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” continues to grow with today’s announcement that co-host Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performer lineup for “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.”    “The 46th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the fifth time by Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, ... Read more

NASHVILLE – The star-packed lineup for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” launches with today’s announcement that Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, and Little Big Town are the first group of performers confirmed for “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.” “The 46th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the fifth year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC ... Read more

Country Artist Dierks Bentley Visits School to Speak to the Importance of Providing Access to Music Education for all Children Event Footage Will Be Available for Download Today at 7:15 PM/ET NEW YORK CITY – Country star Dierks Bentley visited P.S. 103, The Hector Fontanez School, in the Bronx, New York, today to talk about the importance of music as a form of expression and a compelling reason to help ... Read more

(Reprinted with permission from TV Guide. For the original article, CLICK HERE) Nashville, the city, and Nashville, the country music industry, are expecting big things from Nashville, the new fall drama from ABC. The serialized drama, which stars Connie Britton as an country singer juggling her home life and struggling to remain a relevant artist, might not have made it on the air a few years ago. But just as country music is moving ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Eric Church tops the list of final nominees for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” with five nominations. The reigning CMA Female and Male Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton each received four nominations. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town, and Taylor Swift each received three nominations for Country Music’s Biggest Night™. “The depth and variety of talent represented by this year’s nominees ... Read more