Here’s your lineup of country music specials set to air on network television this fall, courtesy of the Country Music Association! We’re all familiar with the CMA Awards, but did you know that the Country Music Association does so much more than hand out trophies? All month long, CMA will be showcasing some of the best that the country music industry has to offer on ABC. At the same time, other networks are riding this country music wave with specials of their own. Here is the most complete listing of fall network television country music appearances. Check your local listings to confirm times for all broadcasts listed. (Grab your printer-friendly version here) Country Music Television Specials Fall 2010: Tuesday November 2nd On ABC – Taylor Swift will perform on Dancing With The Stars Wednesday November 3rd On ABC – “In The Spotlight with Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville” airs, featuring an inside look at Brad Paisley’s home, Carrie Underwood’s wedding, and more. On CBS – Brad Paisley will webcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater for a special “Live on Letterman” Performance. Thursday November 4th On ABC – Brad Paisley will perform live on Good Morning America. Tuesday November 9th On ABC – Reba McEntire will celebrate her release of “All The Women I Am” with a special live performance on Good Morning America. Wednesday November 10th On ABC – THE 44TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS SHOW HOSTED BY BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!! Special performances include Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Underwood and Keith Urban. In addition, special performances will feature Gwyneth Paltrow in her live Country Music singing debut, performing with Vince Gill; top nominee Lambert with Sheryl Crow in a tribute to Loretta Lynn’s 50th Anniversary as a recording artist; and Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson. Presenters include The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, and NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon with more to be announced soon. Wednesday November 10th On ABC – Blake Shelton will make a special post-awards-show appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Sunday November 14th On ABC – Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and LeAnn Rimes all take part in a special episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Addition” as they help restore a home and school in Nashville that was devastated by the May 1st floods. Monday November 15th On ABC – Lyle Lovett plays a guest star role on an episode of “Castle”. On CMT – Invitation Only with Rascal Flatts premieres. On ABC – Jason Aldean takes the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage to perform “My Kinda Party”. Wednesday November 17 On ABC – Reba turns up on an episode of “Better With You”, reuniting her with her TV daughter JoAnna Garcia. Thursday November 25th On NBC – Taylor Swift “Speak Now” special that highlights the journey to and release of the new album (We predict she Continue reading CMA Has Network Television Going Country!→
