2011 CMT Music Awards Nominees

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Complete List of CMT Music Awards Nominees Announced! Nominees for the 2011 CMT Music Awards were announced this morning April 27th, on NBC’s the Today show. Nominations were revealed in a segment featuring CMT host Evan Farmer and Today co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The Band Perry also performed on the show. Jason Aldean is dominating so far with a total of four nominations. Other notables with multiple nominations include: Mranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood. You can vote now!! Online fan voting in all 10 categories is now open at CMT.com through June 7. The show will take place in Nashville on June 8 and will air on CMT and cmt.com. Stay tuned to find out who will be performing! A complete list of nominees is featured below: Video of the Year Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall” Lady Antebellum – “Hello World” Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me” Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait” Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue” Taylor Swift – “Mine” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Carrie Underwood – “Undo It” Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather” Male Video of the Year Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall” Tobey Keith – “Bullets in the Gun” Blake Shelton – “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” Keith Urban – “Without You” Female Video of the Year Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger” Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me” Reba McEntire – “Turn On the Radio” Taylor Swift – “Mine” Carrie Underwood – “Undo It” Group Video of the Year Lady Antebellum – “Hello World” Little Big Town – “Little White Church” Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather” Duo Video of the Year Steel Magnolia – “Last Night Again” Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue” The Civil Wars – “Barton Hollow” The JaneDear Girls – “Wildflower” Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Lee Brice – “Love Like Crazy” Aaron Lewis – “Country Boy” Jerrod Niemann – “Lover, Lover” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” Collaborative Video of the Year Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Justin Bieber featuring Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me” Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow – “Collide” Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels – “Country Boy” Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” CMT Performance of the Year (musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT) Martina McBride and Train – “A Broken Wing” from CMT Crossroads: Train and Martina McBride Reba McEntire – “If I Were a Boy” from Unplugged: Reba Darius Rucker and Adele – “Need You Now” Continue reading 2011 CMT Music Awards Nominees→

Release Date for Blake Shelton’s New Album

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Blake Shelton Announces Release Date for Upcoming Album! Alright, people, get ready.Blake Shelton has revealed that his upcoming album (this will be his 9th!!!) will be released on July 12th of this year. From what he says, it sounds like it’s going to be a great one! “There are so many things I’m excited to share with everyone this year. I can’t wait for people to hear the record; I have found some of the best songs of my career.” -Blake Shelton This album will feature his most recent single “Honey Bee“, but other than that, Blake’s not really telling us a whole lot! The title of the album has yet to be announced, and we also don’t know how many tracks will be featured. So, be sure to stay tuned for more details!

CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Nominees

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CMT Music Awards Breakthrough Video of the Year Nominees Announced! Nominees for at least one of the categories of the upcoming CMT Music Awards have been announced! The category, Breakthrough Video of the Year, highlights the best video from the album of the breakthrough artist! The nominees are: Thompson Square for “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not“, Lee Brice for “Love Like Crazy“, The Band Perry for “If I Die Young“, Aaron Lewis for “Country Boy“, and Jerrod Niemann for “Lover, Lover“. The remainder of the nomination will be aired on a special segment on NBC‘s Today show Wednesday, April 27th (that’s tomorrow!!) during the 10am ET hour. Also, featured during the segment will be a live performance by The Band Perry of their hit song “You Lie“. The CMT Music Awards will air on June 8th and you can catch them LIVE on CMT or cmt.com.

Willie Nelson Invites You to Country Throwdown

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Personal Invite from Willie Nelson to Attend Country Throwdown at the Osage Creek Amphitheater! Willie Nelson took a little time out of his day to extend an invitation to everyone to attend the July 3rd concert at the new Osage Creek Amphitheater in Siloam Springs, Arkansas! This is a brand new concert space still under construction, and the July 3rd concert will mark it’s first event! The concert is part of Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown tour. Check out the invite from Willie here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssXnVDJN3Ag&playnext=1&list=PL2C47B79A353F1A52] You can find out more about the brand new Osage Creek Amphitheater and how to get there by clicking here. You can click here for ticket information.

Grand Ole Opry Flood Anniversary Concert

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Grand Ole Opry Star-studded Play On, Nashville Marks Anniversary of 2010 Floods The Grand Ole Opry is offering up a star-studded concert event, Play On, Nashville, at the Opry House on May 3rd, which signals the one year anniversary of last spring’s floods which tore through Nashville, devastating much of the city. The event will include performances by Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Charles Daniels Band and more. “The May 2010 flood devastated homes, businesses, and lives, but it also showcased the unsinkable spirit of our city and its citizens in ways we are still learning about a year later. We want to celebrate that the Opry’s hometown is stronger than ever the best way we know how— with a one-of-a-kind night of great music.” -Pete Fisher, Opry vice president and general manager Beyond showcasing and celebrating the determination and grit of the folks in Nashville proceeds from this concert will go to help those who are still recovering. Organizations including Hands On Nashville, the American Red Cross, and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville will provide promotion codes to their supporters such that $10 from every ticket purchased using the codes will be returned to the charity. Also, there will be commemorative prints available only at the Opry House the night of the concert whose proceeds will also go to Hands On Nashville. Click here for more info on the concert and tickets.

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Married!

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LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian tie the knot in a surprise ceremony. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian have taken a lot of heat for their whirlwhind romance, which budded while both were still married to their own respected partners. Yesterday’s surprise wedding have many coming to realize this was more than a 7-year-itch fling. Friends and family in attendance had been told the event would be an engagement party and found out about the ceremony after they arrived. Eddie’s children from his previous marriage were also in attendance. The couple, who became engaged in December, met while filming Northern Lights, a made-for-TV movie. After rumors of their romantic relationship surfaced in 2009, Cibrian filed for divorce from his wife, model Brandi Glanville. Rimes and her husband, Dean Sheremet, filed divorce documents a short time later. They were married for seven years. What’s your opinion: Selfish homewreckers, or entitled to new/true love?

Martina McBride’s “Teenage Daughters” Video

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Martina’s McBride’s “Teenage Daughters” Video Adds Depth to Lyrics. Martina McBride‘s new single “Teenage Daughters” released earlier this year, and now the video is available. The song realistically treats the trials of parenthood, and the video definitely adds an additional layer of meaning and substance to the song. It is not a stylized video instead opting for documentary-style footage featuring Martina working on the album in the studio as well as interactions with her family, especially, of course, her daughters. The choice to have her own family in the video as opposed to casting actors and setting up an imaginary scene really does promote the realistic this-is-every-day-living quality so appreciated by country fans. It truly seems this song is coming from a real place that viewers are sure to relate to. Check out the video now. Teenage Daughters – Martina McBride – Martina McBride Videos After the initial video was released, Martina debuted another more elaborate video for the single. It still features her daughters, and playfully depicts typical mother-daughter interactions through the decades. It’s just a relateable as the first and even more fun! Check it out here! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmEG1a-g1cM]

Thompson Sqaure “I Got You” Video

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Thompson Square’s “I Got You” Video Is Here Thompson Square rocked the country scene with their hit, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not“, and it looks like they’ve got another hit on their hands with “I Got You“. The video for the song is available and you can check it out here. The video for “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” definitely showed a more serious side of the duo, while “I Got You” is letting fans see a little of their quirky and humorous side. Each half of the husband and wife duo play multiple characters in this throw back to the Sonny and Cher days. It’s absolutely adorable, and they definitely got me. Check it out now. I Got You – Thompson Square – Thompson Square Videos

American Idol: Lauren Alaina VS Scotty McCreery

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American Idol’s Country Singers: Lauren Alaina versus Scotty McCreery Okay, American Idol fans, tonight is elimination night and one more contestant will be out of the running. There are still seven talented individuals in it to win it, but let’s be on honest, there are only two we really care about around here: Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. Both are country, both have been kept in by fans up until this point, and both are loved by the judges, so who would it be saddest to lose tonight? It’s a good question, and in my mind, there’s a very simple answer: Lauren. I’m sure there are those who would disagree, but because of her talent and lovableness, Alaina is my pick for winnner! It isn’t that Scotty is devoid of talent, I just think that in comparison to Alaina, Lauren is more of the “whole package” that McCreery is. Lauren has a brighter and more engaging stage presence. She sings, and you get lost in her performance. She absolutely gives it her all, and her personality shines through every single time. Scotty, on the other hand, doesn’t do much more than sway on stage. Lauren has plenty of confidence while also being relatable. Scotty also possesses confidence, but to me he come across as more smug than down to earth. A good way to gauge the divide between Lauren and Scotty is by seeing them sing together. Check out their duet here. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54MSEjXH4ek&feature=related] So, if it came down to Lauren Alaina versus Scotty McCreery, I hope Lauren stays. Still on the fence? You can always catch them touring live this summer with American Idol Live. Click here for ticket info.

Parachute’s New Video Featuring Lady Antebellum

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New Video Featuring Song Penned by Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum‘s talent is so big it reaches beyond the bounds of their own music and even the country genre! They are already known for their writing and producing skills as well as their musical and vocal talents, and now they have penned “Kiss Me Slowly” for the popular group Parachute. The video features an intro by two-thirds of Lady Antebellum. Check out the song and the video now! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXqYw_II6Pc]