Brad Paisley News

Recording artists Demi Lovato and Taio Cruz revealed the 2010 American Music Awards(R) (AMAs) nominees this morning from the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE (see full list of nominees below). Bon Jovi, P!nk and Usher were also announced as performers for the 38th annual AMAs. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

Toby Keith is the next superstar to take the stage when an all-new episode of CMT's INVITATION ONLY premieres Friday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT. Taped before a small studio audience in Nashville, the INVITATION ONLY series features artists performing their biggest hits and new favorites, as well as answering questions from fans during an informal question and answer session.

The excitement is building for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' with today's announcement that Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, George Strait, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have been added as performers for 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).' Previously announced performers include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson. 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Paisley and Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The star-packed lineup for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' launches with today's announcement that Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson are the first group of performers confirmed for 'Country Music's Biggest Night.' 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The star-packed lineup for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' launches with today's announcement that Dierks Bentley,Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and the pairing of Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson are the first group of performers confirmed for 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).' 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Uploaded on Sep 28 2010 NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 28: Recording Artists Brad Paisley and Marty Stuart perform during Country Comes Home: An Opry Celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House on September 28, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Grand Ole Opry House has been restored following damage sustained during flooding in May 2010. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Kenny Chesney is the latest superstar headed to the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode premieres Monday, September 27 at 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Toby Keith is the next superstar to take the stage when an all-new episode of CMT's INVITATION ONLY premieres Friday, October 8 at 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT. Taped before a small studio audience in Nashville, the INVITATION ONLY series features artists performing their biggest hits and new favorites, as well as answering questions from fans during an informal question and answer session.

Kenny Chesney is the latest superstar headed to the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode premieres Monday, September 27 at 10:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Miranda Lambert Leads List of Finalists with Record Nine Nominations for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' Lady Antebellum Receives Five Nominations; Blake Shelton and Zac Brown Band Receive Four Nominations; Fresh Faces in 10 of the 12 Categories 2010 CMA Awards Broadcast Live From the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 10 on the ABC Television Network

Summer heats up when ABC heads to Nashville to take you to the hottest music event of the year - 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Filming Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, today's most exciting Country Music stars will hit the stage during a four-day party and celebration of America's music for a special that will air WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The first round of nominees in seven categories for 'The 44th Annual CMA Awards' was announced today at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville by Justin Moore and Chris Young. Nominees for the remaining five categories will be revealed tomorrow on ABC News' 'Good Morning America' with Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert.

Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert Announce Five Categories Live From New York City On ABC's 'Good Morning America' Wednesday, Sept. 1

Superstars Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts are headed to the INVITATION ONLY stage when all new episodes begin airing Monday, August 23. These new episodes kick off with the red hot INVITATION ONLY: MIRANDA LAMBERT premiering Monday, August 23 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert Announce Five Categories Live From New York City On ABC's 'Good Morning America' Wednesday, Sept. 1

Superstars Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts are headed to the INVITATION ONLY stage when all new episodes begin airing Monday, August 23. These new episodes kick off with the red hot INVITATION ONLY: MIRANDA LAMBERT premiering Monday, August 23 at 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

Superstars take the stage as Tim McGraw hosts 'CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK,' Wednesday, September 1, on the ABC television network.

The next wave of nominees has been announced for Teen Choice 2010 airing Monday, Aug. 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. New categories include Choice Movie Scene Stealer, Choice Celebrity Fashion Line, Choice Web Star, Choice Smile, Choice American Idol Alum, Choice Country Song, and Choice Country Album. 'Glee' and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' lead the second wave of Teen Choice 2010 nominees with 9 nominations each.

CMT is heating up the summer with a variety of music-related programming, including new episodes of the hit series CMT CROSSROADS and all-new episodes of CMT's highest rated show SINGING BEE when CMT SUMMER OF MUSIC kicks-off Wednesday, June 9 with the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS broadcasting live from Nashville. In addition to new premieres, the summer lineup will feature country's hottest stars and include video premieres from nine different artists during CMT BIG NEW MUSIC WEEKEND.

CMT is heating up the summer with a variety of music-related programming, including new episodes of the hit series CMT CROSSROADS and all-new episodes of CMT's highest rated show SINGING BEE when CMT SUMMER OF MUSIC kicks-off Wednesday, June 9 with the 2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS broadcasting live from Nashville. In addition to new premieres, the summer lineup will feature country's hottest stars and include video premieres from nine different artists during CMT BIG NEW MUSIC WEEKEND.