ACM Awards 2013 Nominees

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Complete List of the Academy of Country Music ACM Awards 2013 Nominees! The Academy of Country Music took to social media this morning to announce the official ACM Awards 2013 Nominees and it couldn’t be more exciting! Eric Church (finally!!) leads with 7 total nominations, and Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton (not surprisingly) nabbing multiple noms as well. Semi-newcomers Hunter Hayes and Kacey Musgraves both also did really well claiming multiple nods. Find the complete list of nominees below, and check out the #CMchat #BlogRodeo “Reaction” Chat! Watch the ‘Reaction Chat’! ACM Awards 2013 Nominees. Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Miranda Lambert Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Eric Church Toby Keith Blake Shelton Vocal Duo of the Year Big & Rich Florida Georgia Line Love and Theft Sugarland Thompson Square Vocal Group of the Year The Band Perry Eli Young Band Little Big Town Lady Antebellum Zac Brown Band New Artist of the Year Jana Kramer Brantley Gilbert Florida Georgia Line Album of the Year Blown Away Carrie Underwood Chief Eric Church RedTaylor Swift Tailgates & Tanlines Luke Bryan Tornado Little Big Town Song of the Year “A Woman Like You” Lee Brice (Composers: Phil Barton/Jonny Bulford/Jon Stone) “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Eli Young Band (Composers: Will Hoge/Eric Paslay) “Over You” Miranda Lambert (Composers: Miranda Lambert/Blake Shelton) “Springsteen” Eric Church (Composers: Eric Church/Jeff Hyde/Ryan Tyndell) “Wanted” Hunter Hayes (Composers: Hunter Hayes/Troy Verges) Single Record of the Year “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Eli Young Band “Over You” Miranda Lambert “Pontoon” Little Big Town “Springsteen” Eric Church “Wanted” Hunter Hayes Vocal Event of the Year “Don’t Rush” Kelly Clarkson ft. Vince Gill “Easy” Rascal Flatts ft. Natasha Bedingfield “Feel Like A Rockstar” Kenny Chesney ft. Tim McGraw “Let It Rain” David Nail ft. Sarah Buxton “The Only Way I Know” Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church Video of the Year “Creepin” Eric Church “Wanted” Hunter Hayes “Tornado” Little Big Town “Merry Go Round” Kacey Musgraves “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” Taylor Swift “The Wind” Zac Brown Band Songwriter of the Year Rodney Clawson Dallas Davidson Josh Kear Luke Laird Shane McAnally Steel Guitar Player of the Year Dan Dugmore Mike Johnson Greg Leisz Russ Pahl Fiddle Player of the Year Glen Duncan Larry Franklin Aubrey Haynie Hank Singer Joe Spivey Guitarist of the Year Tom Bukovac J.T. Corenflos Jay Joyce Rob McNelley Brent Mason Bass Player of the Year Dennis Crouch Kevin “Swine” Grantt Larry Paxton Jimmie Lee Sloas Glenn Worf Percussionist/Drummer of the Year Eddie Bayers Matt Chamberlain Chad Cromwell Chris McHugh Greg Morrow Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year Eric Darken Glen Duncan Jim Hoke Bryan Sutton Ilya Toshinsky Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year John Jarvis Charlie Judge Gordon Mote Steve Nathan Michael Rojas Casino of the Year Agua Caliente Casino ‐ Continue reading ACM Awards 2013 Nominees→

ACM Awards 2013 Nominations Google Hangout

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CMchatLIVE and CMNB Present the ACM Awards 2013 Nominations Google Plus Hangout! Wednesday morning February 13th, the Academy of Country Music took to social media to release the official list of ACM Awards 2013 nominations! We really get into the whole awards thing around here at CMNB, and this year we teamed up with CMchatLive to give you a little extra insight into the nominations. Check out our live “reactions” Google + hangout discussing and otherwise hashing out all the fun details on the categories, the nominees and the upcoming events surrounding the awards festivities in Vegas in April!  Get ready to let it all “Twangout,” and check out the complete list of ACM Awards 2013 Nominees! Tune in to the ACM Awards Google Hangout NOW! You can always follow along on Twitter with #CMchat and #BlogRodeo! The 2013 ACM Awards will be hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan and air LIVE on CBS from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th at 8pm.

Blake Shelton Video: Sure Be Cool If You Did

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Blake Shelton Releases Video for Current Single Sure Be Cool If You Did. Country music favorite and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year (2012) Blake Shelton has just released the official music video for his current single “Sure Be Cool If You Did.” The song is a pretty chill tune, and the video matches this. There isn’t a whole lot of fuss, but the creatives behind it are definitely trying out some fun stuff with video filters. One way or the other, if fans like the song, I’m sure they’ll enjoy the video too. Watch it below, and be sure to comment and let us know what you think. Watch Blake Shelton’s Video for “Sure Be Cool If You Did.”

Eric Church Album Caught In The Act Live Details

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Eric Church To Release His First-Ever Live Album, Caught In The Act, This Spring. Eric Church will release a 17-track live album, Caught In The Act: Live, on Tuesday, April 9. The album will feature songs from Sinners Like Me, Carolina, and his CMA Award-winning 2011 release, CHIEF. The album will be available for purchase on iTunes and in stores nationwide. The album was recorded at Chattanooga’s Tivoli Theatre in October 2012 and is Church’s first live recording. A double gatefold vinyl version of the record will also be made available on National Record Store Day, Saturday, April 20. The package will include four additional tracks and a special whiskey-infused 7-inch. This is a no-brainer purchase for a Church fan like myself! Having been to many, many of his shows, listening to this will surely take me back to some very happy times! Caught In The Act Track Listing: 1.) “Before She Does” (3:46) 2.) “How ‘Bout You” (4:24) 3.) “Drink In My Hand” (4:51) 4.) “Over When It’s Over” (2:57) 5.) “I’m Gettin’ Stoned” (5:27) 6.) “Creepin’” (4:45) 7.) “Keep On” (2:52) 8.) “Hungover & Hard Up” (3:33) 9.) “Sinners Like Me” (4:22) 10.) “Country Music Jesus” (3:49) 11.) “Pledge Allegiance To The Hag” (4:54) 12.) “Jack Daniels” (6:03) 13.) “Homeboy” (4:40) 14.) “Lotta Boot Left To Fill” (4:21) 15.) “Smoke A Little Smoke” (5:14) 16.) “These Boots” (3:43) 17.) “Springsteen” (9:27)

Shooter Jennings Signs With APA Nashville

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Shooter Jennings Signs With APA Nashville & Gets Ready To Release His New Album and Short Film. Shooter Jennings has signed with APA Nashville. Jennings’ new album, The Other Life and its short film will be released on March 12. “With Shooter’s multi-talented interests in music, film, television and merchandising, there is a virtual franchise of opportunities everywhere you turn,” commented APA Nashville’s Stu Walker. “We could not be more excited to be working with him.” This is exciting news and I can’t wait for the products released from this partnership. Who doesn’t love a good short film? You can watch the trailer for the film HERE. The first single from the album is “The White Trash Song.” Below is the audio of the song, take a listen and tell us what you think!

Lonestar Maybe Someday-New Single

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Lonestar Releases New Single, “Maybe Someday,” To Country Radio. Lonestar has released their second single from their upcoming album, Life As We Know It. “Maybe Someday” is currently spinning at country radio nationwide. The single is available now at iTunes, but the entire album is set to release this spring from the band’s own 4 Star Records in partnership with The Orchard. The official music video was recently shot in Nashville and will released soon! Until then, we have the lyric video for “Maybe Someday.” Watch it and tell us what you think!

Dwight Yoakam To Headline Ryman Auditorium

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Dwight Yoakam To Perform At The Ryman Auditorium For The First Time In Years. Dwight Yoakam will have his first performance at the Ryman Auditorium since 2005, on April 12, 2013. Yoakam is currently touring in support of his 2012 album, 3 Pears. “The Ryman is one of a handful of places in the world, that from the moment you step inside, you can feel that you have entered a hallowed chamber occupied by the essence of the great.” -Yoakam 3 Pears has been named one of 2012’s most critically acclaimed country albums. The Lone Bellow is set to open for Yoakam that night.

Kenny Chesney Pirate Flag-Video

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The Official Music Video For Kenny Chesney’s “Pirate Flag.” Below is official music video for Kenny Chesney ‘s current single, “Pirate Flag.” The song comes from his Welcome to the Fish Bowl album and is the follow up to “El Cerrito Place.” The video has a theme that a lot of Chesney’s video seem to have…a beautiful, ocean background! The video shows him on a boat, him on the beach, him singing on the beach, drinks being consumed and some pretty girls! If you are digging this new single or if you just want to pretend like you are lounging on the beach in paradise, then grab a cocktail and watch this video now!

Aaron Watson Lips-Video

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The Official Music Video For Aaron Watson’s Single, “Lips.” Below is the official music video for Aaron Watson’s latest single, “Lips.” The song comes from his recent album, Real Good Time. Watson’s single is a sweet, love song that makes you want to call up that special someone in your life. The video is kind of like a mini-movie, I was on the edge of my seat waiting for Watson’s wife to make her appearance! February is unofficially the month of love, so put this video on repeat and get in the loving spirit!

Lady Antebellum Downtown New Single Review

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Review: Lady Antebellum Offer Up Sassy New Single Downtown! Anyone who knows me knows I am not the biggest fan of Lady Antebellum, it’s just not my kind of music. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to newly released single “Downtown.” The new tune will be featured on the trio’s brand new album set to release later this year. Modern Country and Sass! I can’t say that this song is terribly country but then that’s not what I expect from Lady A anyway. It does, however, have a modern country beat and a lot of tone-y electric guitar work, particularly in the solo, that gives it a swaying bluesy feel. In this respect, it is a great song for the bars and clubs to get people up dancing, and I can see it being hugely popular there. Hillary Scott takes the lead vocals on this one with Charles Kelley backing up, and I think this was the correct decision, as his husky vocals can seem a little too laid back for this kind of track. Instead, Hillary brings out some so far unnoticed sass that a lot of people have been complimenting her on. I mean, we need more sassy females right? This adds a certain sexiness to the song which I’m sure isn’t going to hurt its sales and airplay at all. Smooth Vibe and Punchy Beat. Musically, we have a bassy guitar riff, simple yet effective, and it’s underlying the verses really enhances it, and let’s it fester as an earworm. The pre-choruses strip down to begin anticipation for the release of the chorus, which delivers, with a punchy drum beat, incorporating a variety of bluesy ornaments and flairs. From here, we run into the more interesting second verse, which in true modern country style builds on the drum part, with more decoration and a fuller mix. We also get some counterpart going on with the spoken vocals of the boys showing their appreciation in between Hillary’s vocals and beats of the second pre-chorus. The song appears to be trying to combine a smoother vibe and a more punchy one, if you listen to the way in which the instruments are used; I would say they pull it off. One thing I think country fans will have an issues with, however, is the vocal effects used on Hillary at the end of each chorus. I’m not technically- minded enough to explain what they used, but it does bother me a little and pushes the song more towards the pop domain. Appealing Lyrics! Lyrically the song reminisces of a love where they would always go out Downtown, and party, and hang out, and now their life together is boring and the song’s narrator is itching to get out again, be shown off, and generally have a good time. The line “you might be tired, but I’m not” pretty much sums up the song, and as previously mentioned Hillary’s sass really works here. Maybe this is for the Continue reading Lady Antebellum Downtown New Single Review→