"The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format - that's what makes this 'Country Music's Biggest Night,'" said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "The CMA Awards is one of the most highly anticipated events for our industry each year. It's a night to honor our finest performers, songwriters, record producers, musicians and music video directors."
Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless special moments. Among the artists presenting awards this years will be Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.
Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless special moments. Among the artists presenting awards this years will be Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.
Radio Noms Announced for 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 01, 2011
The Academy of Country Music is announcing nominees in the esteemed radio categories, which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS but are instead honored at a special pre-Awards reception...
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 01, 2011
The Academy of Country Music is announcing nominees in the esteemed radio categories, which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS but are instead honored at a special pre-Awards reception...
Blake Shelton Joins Reba McEntire to Host Academy of Country Music Awards, 4/3
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011
One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011
One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...
Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton Co-Host 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2011
One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2011
One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...
46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Broadcast Live From MGM
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010
Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010
Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...
AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Air For The First Time Ever On Fox 12/6
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2010
FOX Premieres New Awards Show Honoring Country Music's Best. America to Vote for Their Favorite Nominated Artists...
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2010
FOX Premieres New Awards Show Honoring Country Music's Best. America to Vote for Their Favorite Nominated Artists...
Photo Coverage: Country Music Awards in Nashville
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2010
Kid Rock arrives for the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2010....
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2010
Kid Rock arrives for the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2010....
Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Inside
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010
Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010
Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Arrivals
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010
Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010
Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
Tracy Lawrence, Joey & Rory to perform at Crown Center 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2010
Tracy Lawrence headlines a Friday Night Concert at Crown Center on August 27. Joey + Rory is the opening act for the show, which starts at 8 p.m. and is held rain or shine. Admission is $5 and all seating is general admission....
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2010
Tracy Lawrence headlines a Friday Night Concert at Crown Center on August 27. Joey + Rory is the opening act for the show, which starts at 8 p.m. and is held rain or shine. Admission is $5 and all seating is general admission....
First-Ever American Country Awards Air on FOX, 12/6
by Nicolas Coburn - August 02, 2010
The inaugural AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACAs) will air live from Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The two-hour special will feature performances and appearances by the year's chart-topping country artists and will be the first country music awards show where th...
by Nicolas Coburn - August 02, 2010
The inaugural AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACAs) will air live from Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The two-hour special will feature performances and appearances by the year's chart-topping country artists and will be the first country music awards show where th...
AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Air For The First Time Ever On Fox 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2010
FOX Premieres New Awards Show Honoring Country Music's Best. America to Vote for Their Favorite Nominated Artists...
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2010
FOX Premieres New Awards Show Honoring Country Music's Best. America to Vote for Their Favorite Nominated Artists...
Tracy Lawrence, Joey & Rory to perform at Crown Center 8/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010
Tracy Lawrence headlines a Friday Night Concert at Crown Center on August 27. Joey + Rory is the opening act for the show, which starts at 8 p.m. and is held rain or shine. Admission is $5 and all seating is general admission....
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010
Tracy Lawrence headlines a Friday Night Concert at Crown Center on August 27. Joey + Rory is the opening act for the show, which starts at 8 p.m. and is held rain or shine. Admission is $5 and all seating is general admission....
STAGE TUBE: Laura Bell Bundy Talks 'Achin' & Shakin' & CMT Awards
by Jessica Lewis - May 12, 2010
Broadway star-turned country singer Laura Bell Bundy has been making the promo rounds of late for her newly released album 'Achin' and Shakin.' Yesterday, the star made her debut on Chelsea Lately and performed live at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, all after announcing the CMT Award nomina...
by Jessica Lewis - May 12, 2010
Broadway star-turned country singer Laura Bell Bundy has been making the promo rounds of late for her newly released album 'Achin' and Shakin.' Yesterday, the star made her debut on Chelsea Lately and performed live at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, all after announcing the CMT Award nomina...
Laura Bell Bundy Plays Highline Ballroom, May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010
Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy will perform a concert celebrating her new album 'Achin' and Shakin' at the Highline Ballroom on May 11....
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2010
Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy will perform a concert celebrating her new album 'Achin' and Shakin' at the Highline Ballroom on May 11....
Laura Bell Bundy Plays Highline Ballroom, May 11
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 07, 2010
Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy will perform a concert celebrating her new album 'Achin' and Shakin' at the Highline Ballroom on May 11....
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 07, 2010
Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy will perform a concert celebrating her new album 'Achin' and Shakin' at the Highline Ballroom on May 11....
Bundy To Perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Appear on Chelsea Lately
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2010
Multi-talented rising star Laura Bell Bundy's album, Achin' and Shakin,' debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart yesterday. After high energy performances this week at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Good Morning America, Laura Bell Bundy will continue her album launch with ...
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2010
Multi-talented rising star Laura Bell Bundy's album, Achin' and Shakin,' debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart yesterday. After high energy performances this week at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Good Morning America, Laura Bell Bundy will continue her album launch with ...
Laura Bell Bundy To Perform on The Tonight Show 4/29
by Charlie Piane - April 28, 2010
Bundy will perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Thursday, April 29. According to her twitter, she will sing 'Boyfriend?' on the episode. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Captain Sig Hansen will also appear....
by Charlie Piane - April 28, 2010
Bundy will perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Thursday, April 29. According to her twitter, she will sing 'Boyfriend?' on the episode. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Captain Sig Hansen will also appear....
Bundy To Perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Appear on Chelsea Lately
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 22, 2010
Multi-talented rising star Laura Bell Bundy's album, Achin' and Shakin,' debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart yesterday. After high energy performances this week at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Good Morning America, Laura Bell Bundy will continue her album launch with ...
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 22, 2010
Multi-talented rising star Laura Bell Bundy's album, Achin' and Shakin,' debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart yesterday. After high energy performances this week at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Good Morning America, Laura Bell Bundy will continue her album launch with ...
STAGE TUBE: Laura Bell Bundy Performs During The 45th Annual Country Music Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2010
Laura Bell Bundy performed her hit song 'Giddy on up' at the 45th Annual Country Music Awards....
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2010
Laura Bell Bundy performed her hit song 'Giddy on up' at the 45th Annual Country Music Awards....
CBS Ratings Streak Continues To Sixth Consecutive Week
by Charlie Piane - April 20, 2010
CBS placed first in viewers for the sixth consecutive week and also scored its sixth straight Sunday win in all measures behind THE 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 18, week 30 of the 2009-2010 television season. ...
by Charlie Piane - April 20, 2010
CBS placed first in viewers for the sixth consecutive week and also scored its sixth straight Sunday win in all measures behind THE 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 18, week 30 of the 2009-2010 television season. ...
Country Tops Sunday Ratings For CBS
by Charlie Piane - April 19, 2010
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS won its time period in viewers and demos, leading CBS to its sixth consecutive Sunday win in all key measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 18. ...
by Charlie Piane - April 19, 2010
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS won its time period in viewers and demos, leading CBS to its sixth consecutive Sunday win in all key measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 18. ...
ABC Earns Second Place To CBS With Its 'Academy Of Country Music Awards'
by Charlie Piane - April 19, 2010
Up against competition from CBS' 3-hour broadcast of the 'Academy of Country Music Awards,' ABC earned second place Sunday night in Total Viewers (7.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.3/6). Although half of its schedule was in repeat (7:00-9:00 p.m.), ABC defeated NBC's all-original Sunday line-up by 1....
by Charlie Piane - April 19, 2010
Up against competition from CBS' 3-hour broadcast of the 'Academy of Country Music Awards,' ABC earned second place Sunday night in Total Viewers (7.9 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.3/6). Although half of its schedule was in repeat (7:00-9:00 p.m.), ABC defeated NBC's all-original Sunday line-up by 1....
STAGE TUBE: Laura Bell Bundy Rehearses for ACM Awards
by Robert Diamond - April 18, 2010
Laura Bell Bundy is a singer/songwriter/dancer/entertainer from Lexington, KY who began her performing career at Radio City Music Hall at the age of nine. Bundy's singing, dancing and acting abilities led to numerous roles on Broadway, including originating the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: ...
by Robert Diamond - April 18, 2010
Laura Bell Bundy is a singer/songwriter/dancer/entertainer from Lexington, KY who began her performing career at Radio City Music Hall at the age of nine. Bundy's singing, dancing and acting abilities led to numerous roles on Broadway, including originating the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: ...
Underwood, McEntire, Brooks & Dunn et al. Set to Perform at 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2010
Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, host Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins, and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/de...
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2010
Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, host Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins, and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/de...
Laura Bell Bundy & More Perform At Country Music's Party Of The Year 4/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 08, 2010
The Academy of Country Music announced today that Laura Bell Bundy, Billy Currington, John Fogerty, Jack Ingram featuring Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith with Dave Koz, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker are scheduled to perform as part of the 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, ho...
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 08, 2010
The Academy of Country Music announced today that Laura Bell Bundy, Billy Currington, John Fogerty, Jack Ingram featuring Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith with Dave Koz, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker are scheduled to perform as part of the 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, ho...
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