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2012 CMA Award Winners!

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 CMA Awards! Every year the CMA Awards seems to get bigger and better, and this year we’ve even got Miss Molly right there in the audience giving us the inside scoop! Keep up with us as we let you in on all the highlights from the 46th annual CMA Awards! *refresh often as we will update the winners as they are announced! Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer) Jason Aldean, “Dirt Road Anthem” Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” Dierks Bentley, “Home” Little Big Town, “Pontoon” Eric Church, “Springsteen” Vocal Duo of the Year Big & Rich Love and Theft Sugarland The Civil Wars Thompson Square Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriters) Eli Young Band, “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” – written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” – written by Dave Barnes Dierks Bentley, “Home” – written by Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers Miranda Lambert, “Over You” – written by Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Eric Church, “Springsteen” – written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell Musician of the Year Sam Bush Paul Franklin Dann Huff Brent Mason Mac McAnally Album of the Year Luke Bryan, Tailgates and Tanlines Eric Church, Chief Miranda Lambert, Four the Record Dierks Bentley, Home Lady Antebellum, Own the Night Music Video of the Year Eric Church, “Springsteen” Kenny Chesney, “Come Over” Miranda Lambert, “Over You” Little Big Town, “Pontoon” Toby Keith, “Red Solo Cup” New Artist of the Year Lee Brice Brantley Gilbert Hunter Hayes Love and Theft Thompson Square Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry Eli Young Band Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Zac Brown Band Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Eric Church Blake Shelton Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the Year Kelly Clarkson Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Musical Event of the Year “Dixie Highway,” Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band “Feel Like a Rock Star,” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” Willie Nelson featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson “Safe and Sound,” Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars “Stuck on You,” Lionel Richie and Darius Rucker Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift

Watch 2012 CMA Awards Red Carpet Live

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Watch Livestream of the 2012 CMA Awards Red Carpet Live! The 2012 CMA Awards broadcast live out of Nashville, TN tonight!! We know most the country music fan base will be viewing the awards show from the comfort of their living rooms, and a lot of ya’ll want to check out the red carpet before hand! Lucky for you, we’ve got the livestream of all the country music stars and red carpet goings on for you below!! So, get excited and don’t forget to check out our CMA Awards drinking game! Watch the 2012 CMA Awards Red Carpet Livestream! Watch live streaming video from cma at livestream.com

Ashley Monroe Like A Rose Lyric Video

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The Lyric Video For Ashley Monroe’s “Like A Rose.” Earlier today, Ashley Monroe of the Pistol Annies, released the lyric video for a new song of hers, “Like A Rose.” On it, you can hear Vince Gill, who also produced her new record! Monroe has proven time and time again that she is a talented writer, so I am very excited to hear the entire album! Y’all watch below and tell us what you think!

Thompson Square If I Didn’t Have You is A Success

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Thompson Square’s New Single “If I Didn’t Have You” is a Huge Hit! Thompson Square released their new single “If I Didn’t Have You,” and the song is quickly becoming a fan favorite. The song marks the biggest radio debut of Keifer and Shawna Thompson‘s career, and USA Today named it their “Song of the Week”! The song is the first single off their sophomore album (title and release date TBA). Make sure you download this chart-topping single. “If I Didn’t Have You” has us ready for more great music from Thompson Square. And be sure to check out the CMA Awards TONIGHT (Nov. 1st) at 8/7c on ABC. Thompson Square is nominated for Duo of the Year. LISTEN to “If I Didn’t Have You”:

Sarah Darling Home To Me Video

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The Official Music Video For Sarah Darling’s “Home To Me.” Below is the official music video for Sarah Darling‘s current single, “Home To Me.” I have been a fan of this song since its release in late August and don’t see getting tired of it anytime soon! The single is the first to come from her album that is set to drop in 2013, so be looking for that. Until then, watch “Home To Me” and tell us what you think.

Little Big Town Tornado Video

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The Official Music Video For Little Big Town’s “Tornado.” Little Big Town waited to release their spooky new video for one of the spookiest days of the year, HALLOWEEN! The official music video for “Tornado” premiered on CMT today. The video has a dark twist to it and I love it! I also really liked what Kimberly Schlapman did with her hair, a little more calm, but still wild! “Tornado” is the second single from their new album and the follow up to the hit “Pontoon.” Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game

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Shot of Country Special Edition: Join In The Country Music News Blog 2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game! The 2012 CMA Awards are hitting Nashville Thursday, November 1st, and I will be front and center covering the show live! It’s not fair for me to have all the fun though! So, for the CMNB Team members and all our country music fans/readers that will be watching the awards from the comfort of their living room, we’ve devised a little drinking game that we think will add to the experience! From cowboy hats to Carrie Underwood‘s wardrobe changes to Luke Bryan‘s rhinestones to Brad Paisley‘s jokes, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to take a sip, a swig, or a shot! So, grab your drink of choice and see if you can keep up! Cheers! 2012 CMA Awards Drinking Game: [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QLSSlJy4U]

Rascal Flatts: All Access and Uncovered

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Rascal Flatts Releases All-Access and Uncovered DVD of Changed. On Nov. 19th, Rascal Flatts releases Rascal Flatts: All-Access and Uncovered, a behind-the-scenes DVD. Fan will get an up close and personal look at the band as they made Changed, their latest album. The DVD takes us into the lives of bandmembers Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus. We’ll get to watch their process of making their eighth album together. The DVD offers some pretty cool features such as backstage footage, exclusive performances, personal interviews, a tour of the studio, and an explanation of the songs on the album. Don’t forget to check out their Farmer’s Insurance Presents “Changed” Tour with The Band Perry!

2012 CMA Awards Performers

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2012 CMA Awards Complete List of Performers! The 2012 CMA Awards are just a couple days away, and it really is promising to be a great show full of country music! Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are again hosting the show (hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?), and Brad is sure to have lots of funny/cheesy jokes while Carrie has to be beat her record of eleven wardrobe changes from last year!! Besides the two hosts that we all know and love, there is also an awesome line-up of performers! You can check out the complete list below, and get ready for an awesome night. The complete show will air LIVE from Nashville‘s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, November 1st at 8/7c on ABC. 2012 CMA Awards Performers: Jason Aldean The Band Perry Dierks Bentley Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Eric Church Kelly Clarkson Eli Young Band Brantley Gilbert Vince Gill Hunter Hayes Faith Hill Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Little Big Town Tim McGraw Brad Paisley Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Keith Underwood Zac Brown Band

Little Big Town Tornado Video: Out Tomorrow

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Little Big Town Unveils New Music Video for “Tornado” on Halloween! The wait is almost over for Little Big Town‘s new music video for “Tornado.” The video releases tomorrow (Oct. 31st) at 6:00 am ET on CMT, and you can catch it every hour throughout the day. You can also catch the video during CMT’s Top 20 Countdown on Nov. 2nd. Be sure to check out the video which promises to be a dramatic and powerful as the song! Little Big Town has more announcements coming soon including concert tour plans! We’ll keep you posted and up-to-date as info is released. WATCH The Teaser-Trailer for “Tornado“: