2008 CMA Awards
Kick it off Wichita. The 2008 CMA Awards show has started and it's started with a bang. Two of the best guitar players in all of country music are burnin' it up on stage. Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. Brad Paisley and Keith Urban are smokin'!
This show open reminds me of the opening of Happy Days. I expect to see Fonzie give the thumbs up any second.
Here are your hosts... Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Even though he's a master guitar player... he hasn't mastered the art of the quick change yet. He was still tucking in his shirt on the way out. Fortunately for him I think everyone was looking at Carrie.
There's the King George Strait. Does this guy ever age? I actually think he's getting younger.
Pretty good opening exchange by Brad and Carrie. Oh look it's Old Lady Urban and Wolverine. If you are wondering what these two are doing on the show... I guarantee it has nothing to do with the fact that they have a new movie coming out. That's Australia coming to a theater near you November 26.
Here we go with Single of the Year! And the winner is George Strait! Still a classic. He's walking up with producer, Tony Brown, a classic in his own right.
While we are taking a break, let me give you a little advice if you are visiting Nashville... the food at Paradise Park is worth the trip by itself. They just told me the kitchen stays open till 4 and they may have to throw me out. I am now officially addicted to their sweet potato fries. Thems good eats.
Kellie Pickler evidently raided Madonna closet for her clothes tonight. She must have left the whip backstage. But trust me, I ain't complaining.
My man Alan Jackson has evidently started a riot in the arena. Wait! They are all doing the same dance. Is this some kind of mass hysteria? No, they're just having a good time! Get it?
Billy Ray and Miley are about to introduce the winner of Song of the Year. Wait for it...
I thought it would come down to the battle between Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Alan Jackson. Easy for me to say of course after the fact.
Sorry -- we had a little technical burp. But now we're back. Miranda's performance of "More Like Her" was great and now Lady A is tearing it up. Show's going great so far. For 12 years Vince Gill set the gold standards for CMA hosts. But Brad and Carrie have done a great job so far and are making their mark as well.
Another break... and another chance to hear from another one of our favorite country artists... Big Kenny.
Some of you have asked if you can watch the awards online since you may be at work... you can see the show replayed in it's entirety on CMT Nov.29th. See CMT.com for more details. How bout them apples!
Martina's bringing out the leather just like Kellie Pickler. Madonna's looking on and smiling. Martina is always belting it. I've always wondered how that big big voice comes out of the little bitty body.
Okay guys I'm soliciting your opinion... who do you think is going to be entertainer of the year? Sound off!
Black on black seems to be the fashion statement this evening. Of course he's sticking with the brown cap. He's a man of conviction.
Heidi Newfield and John Rich are about to present the award for Vocal Group of the Year. We actually just saw John walking down the street on his way to the arena. Cuttin' it a little close aren't ya John? And the winner is... The Little Rascals... Rascal Flatts. Congratulations boys.
Hey to Goober!
So far on the fan voting for Entertainer of the Year... we have 1 vote for Kenny Chesney, 1 for Keith Urban, 2 for Brad Paisley. Here's another question while we're at it... Best dressed? Worst dressed? Let her rip friends!
Taylor Swift is Rapunzel in the tower... let down your hair! I feel like I'm on a ride at Disney Land... it's a small world after all. Oh -- her fairy God mother aka her stylist, pulled the old switcheroo... I wonder what his name is.
Kid Rocks playing to the hometown crowd with that Titan's jersey. He's playing to me with this tune... I'm a Skynyrd fan from way back. Turn it up!
I want to thank all our readers for saying what we can't say. Very funny, very true. 'Nuff said.
Okay kids... I asked you earlier... best dressed? Worst Dressed? So far... no ones chimed in. Do your worst... lets go!
The King is doing his impression of Jimmy Buffett... or is it Kenny Chesney? I can't tell anymore. Of course George could sing the alphabet and it would sound good. Is Tommy Chong one of his backup singers? If so, where's Cheech?
Remember kids... The song Jason Aldean is performing tonight will be on CMT.com tomorrow for a listening party! Now that's a country boy right there. No leather. No whips and chains. Just all-American cotton and denim... I'll lay ya 5 to 1 that t-shirt came from Walmart and he's proud of it. Glad to see he ain't got above his raisin'... Thank you.
Taylor Swift is back in black to present the Best New Artist Award. Hooray for Lady A. Congratulations kiddos!
We've just had a request for the list of the winners so far... so here ya go!
As you just saw, New Artist of the Year -- Lady Antebellum, Vocal Group of the Year -- Rascal Flatts, Song of the Year, "Stay," Jennifer Nettles, and Single of the Year, "I Saw God Today," George Strait. There ya go, glad to be of service.
We've gotten a lot of great comments on best dressed and worst dressed. Way to go kids! Keep 'em comin'.
Looks like Brad's about to do a tribute to one of the greats we lost this past year... Jerry Reed. Give it up for the Snowman.
I think this is Carrie's fifth or sixth outfit so far tonight... I've lost count. If she keeps this pace up she'll be in her pajamas before the shows over... or maybe naked. I can dream can't I...
Continuing the trend for wearing black this evening... here's Reba and B&D. Maybe they should call themselves "S&M."
A trio of newbies presents the award for Vocal Duo of the Year. And the winner is... Sugarland! They must have known they were going to win... they went and changed into all black!
Congratulations to musician of the year Mac McAnally. This guy's not only a great musician but he's been writing some of the best songs EVER since I first saw him open for Joe Cocker at the University of North Alabama in 1978. One of the best.
We apologize for the oversight in reporting the awards at this point. The award for Music Video of the Year was presented before the show and the winner was Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman" and directed by Jim Shea. Sorry for the oversight. For the official list of the awards go to CMT.com... they know everything!
Darius Rucker doing a fine job of crossing over from pop to country... lets hope he sticks around a while.
The trend continues... Brad Paisley wearing all black except for the hat. I think the show could only afford one stylist this year or this could just be an unspoken tribute to Johnny Cash. This song won Video of the Year earlier this evening. It's a video that featured Andy Griffith... nice job Ange. I'll see ya at the diner.
This is Jen.... Thanks Shane! : )
Josh Turner and Lee Ann Womack on hand to present Album of the Year... I guess they didn't get the memo to wear all black. A refreshing touch of color may I say. And the winner is... "Troubadour." The King still reigns.
Another big thanks to all of the readers of this blog for coming up with some great comments. I think we're having more fun reading yours, than you are mine. On a personal note to some of those Sylvan Brothers fans... thanks for remembering and God bless ya Ralph. To MR who asked about the power outage we experienced in downtown Nashville today... it's still out in some sections but CMT is back up and running and the Sommet Center bounced back quickly. We think it was all the hair dyers running at the same time back stage.
Alright ladies... brace yourselves. Here's Keith Urban. Gee... what a suprise... he's wearing black too! You can listen to this song again at CMT.com! Head over to hear his single "Sweet Thing" on The Leak.
Here's another one we missed! Musical Event of the Year was awarded pre-show to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for "Gone, Gone, Gone." Congratulations y'all. The statues in the mail.
This tribute is what country music is all about... no further comment necessary. Lets just listen.
Here comes my pal Vince Gill. The nicest guy in the biz. He's wearing black, but at least he's got a green shirt on. He's running down the new Hall of Fame members.. Emmylou, Tom T., The Statlers and Pop Stoneman. Welcome.
Here we go with Female Vocalist of the Year... who will it be? Carrie Underwood gets the trifecta! Congratulations Carrie... well done! Let me just say if this award were given for pure vocal talent... Alison Krauss would be given this award for life. Because a voice like that comes along only once in a lifetime. However, from year to year it's what you do with that voice and this year they decided Carrie did the most. Congratulations to not only Carrie, but to Alison, Miranda, Martina and Taylor. Thanks for a great year... looking forward to many more.
Here's Sugarland... I think Jennifer borrowed her outfit from the road show version of the Lion King! It's the "circle of life." Kristian on the other hand is going with the requisite all black uniform. The scarf's a nice touch though...
I've just been told that this is James Otto's very first performance ever on the CMA Awards. And like any first timer he followed the rules... he wore all black.
One more shout out to all of you who are posting comments. You guys are the best group yet... keep 'em comin'!
Kenny we see you doing yet another Jimmy Buffett impression... Oops sorry... he's morphed into Bob Marley. Right on, Mon.
That was one of the members of Bob Marley's band.. The Wailers. Now I get it... forgive my ignorance. I'm just a country boy.
Trace Adkins has taken the stage... how much more black can his outfit be? The answer... none more! But he sounds good and that's what counts by God. Thank you.
Here's our little Reesey... our hometown girl and faux June Carter Cash. About to present Male Vocalist of the Year. wait for it... Brad Paisley! Are my eyes deceiving me or did he make a not so subtle birth announcement?
Hey it's the Eagles... they sound just like themselves.
Okay the shows at commerical. When we come back we're going to find out who guessed correctly for Entertainer of the Year. And we'll find out who this special guest presenter is. I'm not going to say who it is but her name rhymes with Bania Gwain.
Fans... go on to CMT.com now for fan voting for the red carpet fashion poll. http://www.cmt.com/cma-awards/voting.jhtml
Great hoogly moogly! Divorce does a body good.. I don't think Shania's ever looked this good. And here's the Entertainer of the Year... Wow! Kenny Chesney! Who'd a thunk it! Suprise, suprise, suprise! Brian Bayley just told me Kenny wore the same outfit last year when he won EOTY... something tells me we'll be seeing this outfit again!
Congratulations Kenny! Job well done. Well that's it, shows over and they made it right on time. Thanks for all your comments and hanging with us from the start all the way to the very damn end of this ride! Until next time, remember in the words of the great Robert Earl Keen, "the road goes on forever and the party never ends!" See ya on down the highway... adios!
©2008 Country Music Television, Inc., a Viacom company. A division of 
BRADdock says:
Any where I can watch this online…since I’m at work?
MR says:
Only on ABC.
susan says:
I am not watching the awards due to Toby Keith was not even nominated for anything…what a bunch of junk when on of the top sellers, top song writers, top concert draws does not even get a nod. Somethings rotten in the CMA’s and it isn’t the fans!
MR says:
I’ll take King George. I was rooting for Trace. One more Trace.
Lori says:
Anybody hear how much the jewels on Carrie Underwoods dress are worth?
MR says:
At least you can call Reese and Nicole as Nashvillians (native and adopted whatever). Better than Paula Abdul.
BRADdock says:
ABC needs to get with the future…and Toby …he is missing, isn’t he? Hmmm…
MR says:
60 mil.
MR says:
Or, 6.
Lori says:
ty, I thought I heard 60 but my daughter says I’m crazy
MR says:
You are not.
as says:
please nettles song was good but up against trace and paisely i call recount
MR says:
Well, no Trace.
Kim says:
Any idea on where to buy the tshirt Brad Paisley was wearing? I love it! It was a black tshirt with a white heart on the front. Any ideas?
Lester “Roadhog” Moran says:
Way to kick it off, Wichita. That was real fine.
CMIL says:
LOVE it so far!!!
Miranda sounds awesome!
www.countrymusicislove.com
as says:
watch kenny chesney he has no emotion and doesnt even clap can we say stuck up
MR says:
KC could go home 0/7 tonight.
as says:
i wish taylor swift would go home and do some homework she made a a** out of herself not only on Ellen but today in nashville
as says:
ummm nice diamond on mirandas finger by the way any one else notice? who knows the story behind her? Or where can you find out about it?
chick says:
what did taylor do?
girlzgirl says:
OMGoddess…Martina looks sexier than EVER!
Goober says:
Shane, go easy on the sweet potato fries.
Goober says hey.
as says:
it had something to do with what happened at the hard rock cafe i live in nashville and only caught the end of it on 95 but it had to do with counting and the bill and tip that i think it is the start of the math joke
Luther says:
Sublety ain’t Martina’s longsuit. Never met a song she couldn’t scream.
Country Fan says:
Kenny should win Entertainer… no one sold more tickets or had better shows. But since they don’t like to repeat that often it will probably be Brad.
nashvillestar1 says:
isn’t it already a given that keith urban is going to win entertainer of the year. i mean, come on…sorry, kenny but keith is gonna take it from you this year
Arthur says:
When do the Dixie Chicks perform?
BRADdock says:
Answer to Entertainer of the Year question:
Hope Brad Paisley wins!
Or Sugarland.
Love the King…but not this year.
Keith Urban … Okay…but not this year.
BUT FOR WHATEVER REASON…NO kc! Tired of him.He’s stuck on himself.He releases a song every other week in the hopes that one of em will chart.
Notice that the other four - non-KC nominees - are actually really good musicians. KC is just a poser…sort of perform, and stand around looking good…ala BRCyrus in the 90’s.
Ughh…will the insanity end???!!
as says:
well there was a shocker rascall flatts
as says:
does anyone remember when travis tritt preformed on the cmas he said no one would remeber the winner but they will remember the performers?
MR says:
Nothing against Kenny; but aside from numbers he doesn’t have much to back him up. Brad and Keith are all around better musicians/artists. Even if KC wins this year, it will be his last. If you look exclusively at live show presentation, Keith over Brad.
as says:
i hope brad gets a little more non robotic, he is a great guy he needs to loosen up some I know it is his first time and im a huge fan but i would love to see him return and also one more can we get a wardrobe malfunction with trace adkins this year…PLEASE
Jennahaw says:
I look forward to the CMA’s all year long! It is so far
“ahead” of all the other award shows!! SOOO glad it is back in Nashville, where it belongs! So far..great show! (watch the short skirt, Kellie! YIKES!! hope u waxed!?)
Rubber Duck says:
Entertainer of the Year? C.W. McCall.
BW says:
Hoping for a Brad to win entertainer. Agree-’nuf of Kenny.
as says:
GOD KILL ME NOW please lip syncing,
as says:
im calling it now, face in the hands at the end
bob says:
i vote Sugarland for eoty
chick says:
my daughter luvs taylor howver she didn’t even listen to entire song she sd mom wat’s the deal she sounds different & she went on to bed. she was disappointed!!!!
as says:
NASHVILLE ROCKING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chick says:
k mayb its the sound system bc kid rock is great n he even sounded bad at first
BW says:
Ms. Hough, Jewel & Josh Turner, & Rodney Atkins for best dressed. Emily West for worst. Sorry
as says:
TOLD YA!!! the marvel of sound out of all the performers she didnt sound real..
Steve Raimo says:
I just wanted to say thanks for all the great coverage! Both Kelly Pickler and Julianne Hough are wearing Swarovski Jewelery from the Swarovski Botique here in the Mall at Green Hills Nashville….so if anyone is interested in looking like a shining starlette just let us know!!!!
Cindy Jo says:
the sound SUCKS!!!! Hard to enjoy them when you don’t have a good sound system
chick says:
ya the doc i work for doesn’t understand how someone like kid rock can go country
Someone says:
I vote for Kenny. Did you all ever think he might have a private life? And have things on his mind.
Sherman says:
Oh God, Kenney Chesney is SO dreamy!! Oh God!! Next to the fabulous Judy Garland, he is my favorite!!
Kay says:
This is NOT Country Music. The awards shows have become nothing but glitter and hype. I remember the “real” country music award shows, and believe me, this isn’t it!! Shameful that the stars that really made country music are never even asked to perform anymore.
MR says:
Aweful sound? I saw pictures of Brad and Keith performing and Brad is hiding behind his hat.
as says:
wait a minute, something on his mind that he cant even clap and not have his hands in his pockets, he doesnt have to jump up and down but clapping?
Jennahaw says:
Does anybody else miss hearing some “real” country? How bout a little Jones? Nothing against all the new stuff, love it. But, sure do miss me some George!
Meg says:
Omg am i wathcing the cma’s or the mtv video awards, little wayne r u serious? The guy isnt even playin the guitar. WoW what was the point kid?
idolbeat says:
WOW, Kid Rock brought down the house! I was dancing in my chair! Every instrument played with crazy intensity! I wish I could have been there for that!
Has anyone seen Kristy Lee Cook in the audience?
Lori says:
If Country Music was what it used to be would anyone listen? lol
PED says:
Who was the guitarist that came out and played with Kid Rock?
Screamin’ Bill Anderson says:
Damn you, Emery! Damn you all to hell!
Lori says:
Go KID ROCK!!
as says:
second that idolbeat!!
chick says:
i agree!!! when kelly performed my husband sd wish i was in front row she should be doing rock not country. he luved shane’s comment bout whip sde. i really like kelly but need a little more material on that dress
Lori says:
Even George sounds a lil off, it’s def the sound
Deb says:
I agree what happened to country music . someone please tell taylor swift she cannot sing and the performance sure fit her age and was almost as bad as last year.
Janie says:
I have never heard such rotten music in my life what ever happened to good country music. 99% of these singers, if thats what you call them, can’t even carry a tune. If I were in the business I would be so embarrassed to even call this country music. Very upset
ashley says:
KEITH URBAN, KEITH URBAN AND KEITH URBAN!!!!!!!!! ALL THE WAY!!! HE DESERVES IT AND WELL EARNED IT!
Sherman says:
Best dressed? They all look so FABULOUS! Oh God!
Jennahaw says:
Aaahhh finally….a real country sound!! If I can’t have Jones; Straight is always FINE!
MR says:
Alan is country; but nobody is talking about him.
Schuylar says:
George has def. sounded the best
Miranda says:
So can we get a run down of who has won so far? the commentary isn’t all that clear. I’m just tuning in.
Meg says:
Finally good ol George, i am watching the cma’s. Man i miss this type of music. And kid rock got a standing ovation but George didnt, wow
Gus says:
Of all the money used to produce a music awards show you would think the sound would actually have been worth listening too.
BRADdock says:
PLEASE KEEP THE COMMENTS COMING! AND BE DESCRIPTIVE IN YOUR COMMENTS! I’m , unfortunately, still at work. Obviously, not too focused if I’m reading this blog; however, I must say…interpreting the live show through this live blog is hilarious. By the way, I agree…perhaps KC does have something on his mind…but likewise…he’s a businessman…surely he should know that he’s on TV and conveying a sourpuss image (at least that’s what I’m getting from y’all). Hmmm…maybe somebody stole his lunch money backstage and he’s pouting!
Chief Bromden says:
Kelly P needed less thighs in that dress.
Chuck says:
Can’t be the sound…. Martina sounded great and Jason sound really good….
idolbeat says:
Kellie’s Red Carpet Dress and her figure in it I say wins hands down. Carrie’s not so much. Jennifer Nettles looked so pretty too!
Chief Bromden says:
This song is a Big and Rich rip off if I ever heard one
Janie says:
What is this, you put on a cowboy hat and think you belong in country music sounds to me like they all need to be at a football game the way they all scream
as says:
BRADDOCK your not missing much on stage is aldean, and not to much there, kenny is being a prick tonight,
as says:
taylor again new artist of the year awrd, can she read?
Jennahaw says:
I’m with ya Meg? What the ???? Where’s the true country fan?
Trinidy says:
It seems like the sound for the CMA’s is terrible every year! You’d think someone would find out how to fix it by now! The instrumental sound is louder than the vocal sound! SO ANNOYING!!
Ryan Kaldari says:
The running list of winners is at http://www.cmt.com/cma-awards/nominees.jhtml
chick says:
ya alan keeps it country so does george
as says:
aldean, adkins, lady whatever, otto, pickler
as says:
LADY ANTEBELLA
Schuylar says:
The Sommet has terrible sound. No matter how much I love the acts that come there, I will not go. Everyone I have seen there has sounded awful. Nashville needs a good place for awards and music in general.
BRADdock says:
Can’t see on the best/worst dressed obviously. But here’s my guesses. Carrie - probably over the top! Taylor - dressing older than her young years. Brad - White hat, T-Shirt, and Dog-Tag. Nicole - Keith’s shirt (hehe) Sugarland: KBush - That hat; Jennifer-A Stunnah!
The Montgomery Brothers - Long Coats.
- How’s that? Was I accurate?
Chuck says:
Go Lady Antebellum!
Meg says:
YEA I LUV LADY A
Miranda says:
Thank you Ryan!
as says:
BRAD SUIT
as says:
brad is in a suit looks like a robot
BRADdock says:
what is Kenny doing outside of his usual pri@kness?
I think he’s a dou@hebag…but why is he giving off that vibe…what is he doing?
Maybe he accidentally saw that he didn’t win EOTY again and he’s pissed.
- Mike
Robert Howell says:
You know, me and Keith was in the treatment center together down there at the Redstone Arsenal. I will NOT freebase cocaine no more.
MR says:
I don’t like pickler outfit. Never think jason aldean is country. Sorry.
Janie says:
If people would stop buying this noise that they call music maybe these so called singsers would be put out of busimess. We need more Straits, Jacksons, Jones, Wynnettes, Paychecks & Haggards
MR says:
Is Brad pulling his tie every other second? It looks like too much clothes on him.
as says:
hoping trace has a malfunction soon, carrie gorgeous! taylor with mommy and not a fashion designer and cyrus was a cross between a twinkie in a suit and big foot
Pat and Steve says:
WHY is Rascal Flats not nominated for entertainer of the year??? Why have they not won it??? They had THE most incredible shows this year and !>@ million in ticket sales-that’s what it’s supposed to be based on. I won’t be watching if they are not even performing– Who wants to see KID Rock . for God’s sake? This show is becoming irrevalent to what the fans want.
Chief Bromden says:
Pickler would have been ok if she weighed about 15 lbs less. The dress just didn’t flatter her
MR says:
Trace always sounds bad singing live. I think his deep voice have a problem with sound system. martina and Sugarland on the otherhand, never a problem.
idolbeat says:
BRAD, almost. Billy Ray had the long coat, scarf and hat - he was decked out. Miley was in a dress much older for her but suprisingly it worked. Elegant actually.
Between Carrie and Taylor, they are in the running for tying the RNC’s $150,000. Want to guess how many outfits they will have worn tonight?
ms says:
the gay comments about kenny are not necessary! It’s based on entertaining and a million people must enjoy him considering he’s sold over a million tix each year for the past 10 years. entertainer should go to kenny, brad, or sugarland.
As far as sound goes, I think all of them have sounded fine except for a certain disney princess…some have sounded like their mikes aren’t all the way turned on but at least they still carry a tune.
Best dressed goes to either Kellie’s red carpet dress, or carrie’s dress during the show.
Worst dress…taylor swift announcing best new artist
BRADdock says:
What about my man - BP? He won Music Video of the Year - for “Waitin’ On a Woman?
chick says:
braddock i didn’t see it either but i agree with you
Miranda says:
I love carrie’s dress!!!!!!!
idolbeat says:
Carrie just redeemed herself with the cream triple O dress.
Schuylar says:
They are not sounding bad so far actually..
chick says:
how many times do the host’s usually change their outfits this is crazy wat is it 3 so far i may have missed one the blue dress with the jewels on top, pink, now white
Cindy Jo says:
You can’t even hear Reba or Kix!!!
Schuylar says:
not bad
Jennahaw says:
finally decided to turn Reba’s mic on?
Miranda says:
duh…Sugarland!!!
as says:
is it me or is she orange?
Jennahaw says:
Why can’t poor Ronnie get SOMEBODY….ANYBODY to do something to his hair!??
Screamin’ Bill Anderson says:
Why wasn’t I nominated for anything?! Doesn’t anyone remember Fandango?! I need a big ole glass of tea from Po Folks! Damn you all to hell!
idolbeat says:
Julianne is one of the best dressed too!
Jennahaw says:
uh…spray on tan?
Jennahaw says:
Did she just thank her lawyer?
MR says:
what did sugarland sing?
Chrissy says:
Nobody touch Ronnie’s hair! It’s gorgeous!
Cindy Jo says:
Think the lawyer comment was a cheap shot about their lawsuit
chick says:
i dnt think sugarland has performed yet if the did i missed it they have received 2 awards tho
WB says:
how come no faith no tim this year
MR says:
thx.
Miranda says:
They didn’t sing they won duo of the year…and Darius “Rutger” nice one…still love her though
idolbeat says:
Am I the only who cares what Kristy Lee Cook is wearing?
Maybe next year she will be performing.
Cindy Jo says:
Sugarland hasn’t performed yet…together won one, Jennifer won Song of the Year
MR says:
Tim and Toby are banned from CMA?
as says:
they have not performed yet, im 23 miles from the sommet center i think im going to run some KY out to kenny so he can loosen up some
Meg says:
Now see i actually lu darius rucker bc he has done nothing but respect country music since he crossed over. He actually sounds really really good, unlike other people
thisdoug says:
I can’t wait for the Eagles and Rucker!
In regards to some of the previous posts….
We should take it easy on these performers. They work hard and keep us entertained. They also have a shelf life, so let them live in the momment.
I used to work in Branson and I’ve seen these country stars when they are ready to retire and have been in films and have gold records and are driving old Buicks with bald tires.
It kind of put all of this glamour and costume changing in perspective.
Oh, by the way, were did all of those dancers come from during Alan Jackson’s song? Are there that many bar dancers in Nashville or did they have to bus them in?
chick says:
y are tim and toby banned i luv tim toby and faith
Country Fan says:
Shane, why doesn’t anyone thank you?
Garth Fan says:
they need to have garth on here hes the one that should be getting all the awards
acmrbetter says:
I am so upset….terrible sound and very generic performances…. worst award show ever. They should be ashamed.
as says:
now this is the brad we know and love..look how comfortable he looks
Jennahaw says:
Gorgeous?
Right? I know that’s the way I like my men’s hair to look…who is this chik? I have a crazy cuz, chrissy. Is that you Chrissy? Maybe all Chrissy’s are…
MR says:
What is Brad doing? Waiting?
as says:
in regards to allens dancers, radio contests here in nashville
as says:
yes waiting on a woman
Miranda says:
Brad is singing “waitin on a woman”
as says:
and doing a kick ass job, im waiting on wardrobe malfunction
Miranda says:
OH josh turner lives like 20 min from me :D
as says:
OH MY GOD orange body white face reminds me of kenny wedding pic to renee
coreyky says:
Did anyone else notice that Lil Wayne was “acting” like he was playing guitar for Kid Rock? I don’t know about you guys, but that has ruined it for me! This is country music!
BRADdock says:
Have a feeling it’s gonna be Brad Paisley’s night! And Carrie’s going to be beaten by Taylor for female vocalist.
MR says:
Are they running the show on back up generator? heard that there was a power outage this afternoon.
as says:
I left nashville at 6:00 and there was no power out anywhere or at all today
Jennahaw says:
IT’S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REAL COUNTRY!!1 A REAL MAN!!! GEORGE, I LOVE YOU!!!
as says:
if taylor gets female vocalist the tv is going on ebay immediately….
Schuylar says:
I don’t think they could? Only more towards the river was out…I hope this is posting cause it does not show it is
Miranda says:
agreed with as
Cindy Jo says:
YEAH!! George’s album is awesome…he deserves album!!
Schuylar says:
hahahahahaha AS you are killing me, I feel the same way.
as says:
schuylar you in tn?
Tanya says:
Tivo…that’s all I can say. I’m going to fastward through all the crap I don’t won’t to see..lol
as says:
tanya you will be doing alot of fast forwarding
VLM says:
Lori:
I heard today that it was valued at 60 million
ice princess says:
Urban for EOTY…
lawnmaker says:
Whats with the Taylor bashing?
Bill says:
I have gone to a lot of concerts and seen plenty of less than stellar televised music. I have no idea what the problem is but the mix is absolutely horrible. When the artists see their performances played back they will be extraordinarily aggravated.
Miranda says:
She is cool but she doesn’t deserve female of the year over some of the others
Jennahaw says:
Have a new fiance’… He’s not a country music fan. He’s not even watching the awards! We are in love, but can it work? Can I convert him? Should I try? Gonna play the show for him this weekend. We’ll see how it goes?
Ryan says:
Kenny had a rough few days with his girlfriend - give him a break. Let me remind you that Keith Urban (who is great) opened for Kenny this summer
Schuylar says:
Yeap, Nashville
Miranda says:
why would keith EVER open for kenny…some things make absolutely no sense…sorry I’m a KC hater
Jennahaw says:
Keith Urban is about as country as Darius!
MR says:
Hail the King.
as says:
Jennahaw do it with candle light and romantic dinner that includes alot of ALCHOL or you will not be successful.
idolbeat says:
Keith is in love! :)
as says:
PORTLAND
MR says:
Darius is more country than Taylor, Carrie, Pickler, Jason on and on and on.
Evis says:
Hey…I’m Evis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll…I been hiding out there in Pegram…they got a Captain D’s there…You know what they got there?…fish sticks…I like them fish sticks….
Schuylar says:
It’s weird to see that people are watching this that do not live in TN
Jennahaw says:
KC sucks! The only thing worse than his voice are his countless sleeveless tshirts! GROSS!
MR says:
Kenny is out of love. That’s why he’s like sucking a lemon.
as says:
OH MY GOD HOW SAD
as says:
WHATS ON YOUR MIND NOW KENNY?
Miranda says:
awww…a soldier’s widow introduced Just a Dream
Lori says:
Wow! That introduction choked me up
ice princess says:
Wow…Carrie…she kicks butt
chick says:
shane i agree there are some great comments. this is my first, im never up this late it’s kinda cool much less on th internet this long
jennahaw if he’s not im to your music i don’t feel that should end your relationship if you are truely in luv my husband no country fan and we have been together 13 years and luv each other more now than ever before just go with the flow he may come around by the way congrats on engagement
Tanya says:
lol, I’m guessing maybe 5 good minutes out of 3 hours.
Meg says:
Wow i think thats the first time i started crying before the song. Luv ya carrie
Schuylar says:
I hate Carrie. I don’t think country is anyone from American Idol. Just my thought.
Julie says:
Wow. Between the intro and the song…all I can say is WOW.
Schuylar says:
and no, it has nothing to do with the meaning of the song so I don’t wanna hear it
Jennahaw says:
as: thankx for the advice! But, we don’t drink!! So, I guess there had better be some hot ***; huh? I can do that! LOL!!
Tanya says:
ugh….
Cindy Jo says:
Ok…1) NOT a fan of that dress…that is aweful! 2) Is it me or is she like a robot??
Kris. says:
Don’t y’all have anything better to do than to make fun of everyone? Thought this was a commentary, not a rag session.
Y’all don’t know what’s going on in everyone’s lives so give it a rest.
There’s more to these peoples lives than their big names, money and fancy cars. They’re still people after all.
Stop being ignorant.
MR says:
Just a Dream is one good song out of CR.
as says:
SLIP HIM A VIAGRA, anything if you plan your night round this other then what is on right now your night is going to go faster then my first husbands and mine sex
lawnmaker says:
Randy, Simon, Paula is she going to Hollywood?
Trinidy says:
AMAZING!
idolbeat says:
Ice princess, yes she does. Carrie for the win!
Belle says:
Keith Urban is by far the best entertainer in country music today…I have seen both Kenny and Keith multiple times and Keith blew Kenny out of the water every time! Keith Urban for Entertainer of The Year or the CMA Awards are not truely not about true talent!
Schuylar says:
who is being ignorant? We just like or don’t like her and saying it.
thisdoug says:
They are doing the best they can, I think probably they can’t hear themselves singing through the monitors or something. A lot of missed notes tonight:(
Michael S says:
Mrs. Ponder,
Sorry for you loss and thank you for your sacrifice to our country.
chick says:
ill never forget when and where i was the first time i heard carrie’s some just a dream it was the day my hometown was buring a soldier from iraq i cried the whole way to work thanks carrie for putting out such a great song
Meg says:
Yes brad that is what country music is about not rapping. People take notes that think you listin to “country”
as says:
here we go im logging onto ebay
thisdoug says:
Finally, we mentioned Emmylou Harris. Now the show has some class.
Michael S says:
Come on Miranda!!!
Michael S says:
Damn not Miranda!! Next year
thisdoug says:
She deserves it!
as says:
LOGGIN OUT OF EBAY
Miranda says:
Whoo hoo!!! Carrie for Female Vocalist
Rob says:
I can remember when they actually gave out awards at the CMA’s.
Gomer says:
Let’s make guesses on Vince’s weight! I’ll open with 275!
Rob says:
2 hrs and 6 awards!!
Miranda says:
What did i do?…ps im responding to the miranda comments
Jennahaw says:
(thanks Chick) We met on christian website…in love immediately!! Lost my hubby of 28 yr. (6yrs. ago) I believe we will be happy and together for the rest of our lives!
thisdoug says:
Carrie is the new lady of country music. Thanks to Simon!!
MR says:
Next year Tay Tay.
Michael S says:
Miranda Lambert was up for female singer of the year. I wanted her to win.
Miranda says:
yeah…i was kidding although it does get kinda weird when people start talking about her and im like what?!?!
as says:
OK CATCH UP HERE: vince gill 300
did anyone just see taylors face? smack that child!
oh wait ebay just popped up, thought I logged out……….
6 awards and a show with dancers older then the singer, screwed up sound and annoucers oranger then the lumpas in willy wonka,,,world going to hell in a hand bag but the spray tanning beds are rocking this week…GO OBAMA
idolbeat says:
Just a Dream made me cry too. You feel the pain in her words and emotions. She truly deserved to win.
FG says:
Just how much of a injustice was that win FVOTY for carry “stinkin” underwood , she has done nothing all year long and they gave her this award ??? I am disgusted with country music for their lack of decision making awarding this carry “LOSER” Underwood anything . How just how ignorant is the voting public . you people just flat out suck !.
Trinidy says:
Sugarland did this in their live show (which was amazingly good!) BUT I just don’t understand the umbrellas??
MR says:
Well, the voters don’t think as you do.
Cindy Jo says:
80s Flashback!!!!
MNGIRL31 says:
So…..is the reason that all the performers are wearing black some kind of Veterans tribute? It can’t be a coincedence that nearly (if not all) the performers have worn black tonight…
thisdoug says:
I hope Taylor Swift is listening to this song by Jennifer Nettles. Now get ready to hear some singing!!
MR says:
Do we have to wait until Kenny perform to end the show? It’s coming.
as says:
they thought they were going on after taylor swift like last year
BW says:
Shane-smartest comment of the night about Alison. Like Carrie ok but AK is flat out angelic. If it had been me voting, would have been torn between her & Martina.
chick says:
jennahaw sorry to hear bout your loss however just keep in mind for what ever reason it doensn’t make since @ the time but it all happens for a reason i lost my s-i-l in 2005 to ca she was 31 still haven’t figured why i lost her but it is in gods plan so im helping my brother raise their son just hand in there luv is great she n i would always watch the cma awards this is the first year since she passed ive watched all the way through she would be proud of me
Trinidy says:
They’re the first ones tonight to actually sound like they should! Jennifer Nettles is one of the best singers today!
FG says:
I know where she came from , I’m from the same city , I know how she got where she’s at and it wasn’t from talent . She road daddy’s wallet all the way . Taylor worked her tale off , she’s been doing awesome she paid her dues worked her way up from the bottom , carry has never paid a due she got a free ride and a free handout , she doesn’t deserve any awards until she has earned them .
ice princess says:
I too have seen Chesney and Urban several times, including many others. Keith’s draw is his music, his talent. Kenny’s is the party…his stage presence is nothing short of a guy in a hat leading the masses in a series of sing-a-long songs. I love those songs but there is nothing entertaining about that. Keith is amazing…each show is different and you can’t take your eyes off of him…he is amazing!
thisdoug says:
Dang George Michaels has gained some weight!
Miranda says:
This otto fella is kinda cool…heard the song but didn’t know him…great smile
Jennahaw says:
GREAT SONG OTTO!!!!!
chick says:
black is supposed to be slimming isn’t n the tv adds 10 pounds
Cindy Jo says:
James Otto has such a GREAT voice
lawnmaker says:
Fg totally agree with you
Garth fan says:
James otto=jack black
Miranda says:
I’m getting tired of this jewel commercial though..althouh it is for a good cause
Ada says:
Otto is spelled the same way both forwards and backwards! Awesome!
MR says:
Why isn’t J. Otto’s song “Song of the Year”? He’s a giant.
MMK says:
James is Great! He is a good job once he got into it! A bit scary right at the start.
MMK says:
Hey I can finally see my posts!
acmrbetter says:
hey Miranda your right on….maybe five good mins in this whole thing… I wanted good sound and new acts.. is that too much to ask
ms says:
FG you crack me up…this topic has been discussed over and over about Carrie earning her dues.. how bout 8 straight number ones…it’s the artist and everyone in the country music genre that votes for the awards…
Also, Taylor had a little help getting into the business called Myspace! it’s just as popular with the tweenies as american idol.
By the way Carrie’s family wasn’t rich so she didn’t ride daddies wallet…
Maybe if Taylor learns to actually sing as good as she writes songs then maybe just maybe she will win fv…but until then Carrie, Martina, Miranda, Alison are in a league of their own!
Johhny Cash says:
Okay people, I know you love me, but enough with the black already.
Belle says:
You got that right Ice Princess!!
as says:
ummm fg you need to do a little more reading and alot less talking because taylor swift was born in pa she rode her parents wallet to nashville, and then her first song was about tim mcgraw, you put his name on shit and it will sell, thenn she walked into the label and yelled im taylor swift give me a deal, they let her walk out and she kept comming back in with her mommy and daddy yes she got a record deal but she didnt do it by hard work, she did it by using peoples names and money and going from there. no one is saying she is or isnt a free loader but she needs to do a lot of growing up, did you happen to catch her on ellen on tuesday? on deman it and replay it and then see what we are talking about.. they are talking about the power outage on tv it was on broadway tonight so for of those who dont know nashville that could be a reason for the sound.
I know says:
Shame on y’all for talking about Kenny that way. Do any of you really really know him? To be calling him such names and stuff shows how immature and how ignorant most of you are. Plus Ryan is only one on here that comes even close to knowing Kenny because he certainly knows why Kenny not himself tonight. And it is goes way beyond anyone even knows. I guess no one on here is on his private myspace and haven’t read about his ‘lady love’. I feel bad for him trying to be so nice to everyone and then get knocked down by people who have nothing better to do then be cruel and don’t even know him.
Ada Mathis says:
Mayor Fulton, my sewer line is busted. Will you come and fix it? Will you come? And I need to go to Shop-Rite. Will you come? Mayor Fulton, will you come?
as says:
here we go kenny my gay hero
idolbeat says:
Hey Brad used my joke! I called it 15 minutes ago.
Jennahaw says:
I’ve heard everybody I wanted to hear…so, I’m taking a “hot soak” & going to bed. Hang in there Chick! Never thought I would ever meet another man, but God put us together!
MR says:
Did kenny sound great?
ice princess says:
Who is Kenny looking at??? He keeps spinning his head around. LOL
thisdoug says:
You go Kenny, get the whalers on there with you. Looks like a party already.
as says:
I KNOW poor kenny he has so much on his mind he cant even clap poor boy, i wonder if he will know how to go run to his island?
MR says:
He is spasmodic.
Miranda says:
he is still goin but who is the reggae singer?
as says:
thank god that poor lady who lost her husband in the war can get on stage in front of millions and still be able to clap and still try to figure out how to feed her family and keep a roof over their heads..
ice princess says:
Why does he have a guitar???
as says:
he turns his head so you cant hear him taking a breathe in the microphone
Schuylar says:
myspace is really not the same as american idol. just throwin that out there. I am 21, I am in that whole way of life. I hate american idol and the stuff it produces…now myspace has bands that are as small as an ant in this world..not saying Swift is something amazing either or that I am defending her..
MR says:
Somebody from Jamaica? Was he in the video?
I know says:
as…are you just upset you aren’t there with him? I mean you sound awful bitter toward him?
Yes Kenny sounded great.
lawnmaker says:
Yeah Taylor didn’t work hard to get where shes at it’s not like she learned how to play guitar on her own, then right songs that didn’t sell, and about riding her parents wallet she didn’t have a drivers license to go anywhere.
Schuylar says:
hmm.. I figured out when i say cr@p, it won’t post….
as says:
WARDROBE MALFUNCTION PLEASE GOD PLEASE
MMK says:
Oh thank goodness - he’s in black
chick says:
trace ur song is so true how many of us have sd those exact words when we were 18 n miss those days
Jennahaw says:
RATS! Waited too late! Had to hear Kenny—–whatz wrong with his head? What’s he been snorting? Got that meth twitch going on, doesn’t he? Whew! Gotta get outa here! I can’t take him! Now, he’s got some stoner TRYING to sing with him? What the f***? This looks like MTV awards? Definately not letting my new man see or hear this crap!
Miranda says:
trace atkins singin you’re gonna miss this…they started singin Don’t worry MR and there was a Reggae guy
Schuylar says:
trace is mine
Schuylar says:
I mean really. I am in love with that man.
Samantha says:
I think the show is going great, except for the fact that Brad Paisley can’t seem to stay in the shot on the two-shots with Carrie. He moves out of the camera’s view and the videographers have to pull a few stunts to get him back in the shot.
Jennahaw says:
hey schyler….crap/ CRAP/ C R A P ….duh
MNGIRL31 says:
Seriously…..what’s with the black? This is driving me nuts!
Miranda says:
Nah ill take him
MR says:
Poor Trace. I thought he’s going to win either song or single. Seriously. What awards are we waiting for? MV and EOTY?
as says:
YA YOUR RIGHT my goal in life to be with kenny chesney, are you this stupid or do you have to work on it? he is a good performer but for him to jsut stand there and not being even able to put his hands together to clap please he doesnt need to jump up and down but clapping, if he is this upset maybe front row isnt the place he should have set then.
Schuylar says:
haha sorry I am not used to usin this thing!
thisdoug says:
Great song by Trace. I am a father. It is a real feeling that we have as we grow up and our families grow with us.
MMK says:
Brad is probably avoiding Carrie - did you miss the “shove” she gave him earlier - she seems much more comfortable when she is the only one in the spotlight
Miranda says:
look johnny they mentioned you
Sherman says:
Reese! I love her pieces! Oh, God!
Chuck says:
Fahwahd Jamaica…. Great job Kenny!
Miranda says:
brad got mvoty
Matt says:
What is the name of the song Sugarland performed?
as says:
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Miranda says:
love is the song by sugarland
MR says:
What is she presenting? Reese? Trace??
Matt says:
Thank you
Schuylar says:
hm. I do love alan jackson…love paisley but the radio overplays him..and he can get so cheesy. eh
Sarah says:
Jennifer Nettles is By FAR the best dressed woman there tonight….as for man…..Jake Owen….
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR WILL BE SUGARLAND!!!! THEY ROCK!!!
I love ‘em!!…and COngrats to them on the awards that they’ve already won!!!
MR says:
OK. I’ll take Brad.
MNGIRL31 says:
looooooooooove Brad Paisley! Congrats!!!
Miranda says:
Reese presented mvoty and trace sang you’re gonna miss this
thisdoug says:
The Sugarland song was ”
It’s love”.
as says:
GOOD NIGHT GUYS AND TO ALL KENNY FANS MAYBE NEST YEAR……………………NOT
mel says:
Awwww!!! Love Brad, sweet guy, kissing his wife and baby! TOO CUTE!
Sarah says:
by the way…..today’s my birthday….and seeing Sugarland win their awards has made it a great day!!!
as says:
HAPPY BDAY SARAH!!! mine is saturday
mel says:
I vote for Keith for ETOTY, his shows are awesome, so entertaining and just worth the money.
Sarah says:
Thanks ‘as’ Happy Early Birthday to you too!!!!!
Miranda says:
sugarland for etoty please
BW says:
as-I’m not a fan of KC but you are SERIOUSLY making me wanna stick up for him. Enough already. Getting as ban an overload of you as I have been him. Great DAY! Don’t you got anything better to do than bash someone like that? DANG!
MR says:
Kenny will never win male vocalist.
idolbeat says:
That was an incredible group of guys up for that award. I mean it.
MMK says:
I’d like to see Sugarland for etoty also
chick says:
happy bday to sarah and early to as im out too my bed is calling way past my bedtime this has been fun
Miranda says:
Eagles are performing
Jennahaw says:
??Turning his head so you won’t hear him take a breath??? DO MUCH SINGING/RECORDING?? didn’t think so>
thisdoug says:
shhh the Eagles are on…
mel says:
the Eagles look good, nice black suits!
Jennahaw says:
What a way to end the night….THE EAGLES!!! Finally some real talent!
Kris. says:
BW I so agree.. there is more to life than bashing people. AS comes off more like a jilted ex than an objective observer…
idolbeat says:
Gosh, does anyone else feel old? I go way back with the Eagles.
Meg says:
It was already announced earlier that brad and kimberly were expecting agian
Cindy Jo says:
Eagles sound great! You are right…great way to end the night!
mel says:
there is just a ton of talent in the building tonight, someone for everyone who loves country music and its many facets, much applause and admiration to all.
MR says:
They sound old. No offence. Their vocals on live shows are not that great. But the music is excellent. I bought their world tour DVD and it was a mistake. I’d rather listen to their old CDs. However, their latest studio CD is good.
as says:
ummm no not enough going to keep going and going im the energizer bunny, got a problem with it, find a island pull up a blue chair and sip a drink cause im just as sick of hearing about how he has it so bad, he is a prick and for him to show what a dick he can be in the front row of a awards show is BS. they had 100 other rows he could have used for his sorrows and tears…
MR says:
Well, the show overall represent what the current country scene is. Right wing, left wing and center.
mel says:
as, boy are you cranky tonight! One of the many reasons I am so thankful that my life is not on display for the whole world to see.
MR says:
Is Shania there?????
as says:
jennahaw nope i dont never said i did, but i do read, and on cmt insider he said that he turns his head because of the noise he makes, so maybe you should ask the person answering the questions.
mel says:
here it comes!! OMG Shania!! Surprise, surprise
Miranda says:
Shania!!!
thisdoug says:
Ah, c’mon Kenny is cool. He was just sitting still in the crowd thinking about how great it was going to be to hear the Eagles!
Shania who?
Buddy says:
Whoa! Awesome rack, Shania! Make a grown man cry!
MMK says:
Best Dressed to Shania!
thisdoug says:
He did it!!!
Miranda says:
kc gets etoty
mel says:
wait for it! Wait for it! OH NOOOO!!! NOT KC again!
as says:
he can clap!!!!im happy now good night all
mel says:
Shania looks awesome, so pretty. Nice oogling KC, she does look good!
thisdoug says:
Kenny is entertaining. Kenny wins. He’ll be reading this tomorrow. Congrats
MR says:
No… spoiled. Cry. this will be the last for him.
kinsco says:
I am shocked at the less than generious reception of such a great new talent, Darius Rucker, to country music. The king himself, George Strait, who I used to describe as a class act barely clapped. Highly disappointing!!!!
Kris. says:
I’ve lived the fishbowl, on a lesser scale. I know how hard it is with my years in modeling. You try not to show the world, but you can’t.
Give these guys a break.. it’s not easy, despite how it looks. Sometimes you spend weeks, even months preparing for one event, only to have it messed up by something unexpected.
No excuse to act out, but… some of us have to vent and attack people we’re frustrated with in public instead of private.
A shame, really.
mel says:
sigh, time for bed, maybe next year Keith! One can hope. Nice show
Miranda says:
KC was not bad i guess…congratulations to all
thisdoug says:
Good cma awards!! Needed more cowbell and more Jerry Reed tributes…….
thisdoug says:
It started well with the dual guitars from Paisley and Urban. It ended well with the harmony of the Eagles.
See you next year!!
Belle says:
This awards show is a crock! Keith Urban should have won Entertainer of the Year…Kenny is not an entertainer, just a glorified karaoke singer! At least Keith Urban can play the guitar and sing at the same time! I for one am highly disappointed at this years award show!
I know says:
Wells seems the AMC knows how to pick the right ETOY. Kenny. And AS…sorry but still think you sound awful bitter and sorry you are not a fan of his. He is great guy. And he loves his fans and people around him. But he tries to be nice even when his private life is not going so great. Better then I can say for most.
Schuylar says:
boo.
Cindy Jo says:
I agree…there should have been more of a tribute to Jerry Reed
Ryan says:
Congrats Kenny
Schuylar says:
Kenny is not worthy. hm. LOVED HIM back in the day..he is lacking now though.
as says:
i know have you ever like someone but not there actions at times, see your wrong kenny is a great entertaner, never said i didnt like him, just not wanted to be with him like you said. I actually own his cds, but front row, hands in pockets standing there when george strait won, is not right but hey it is over and for the next year all we can say is GO OBAMA
as says:
schuylar want to go see where all the parties are bet the strip is packed right now
thisdoug says:
Kenny will probably win again next year, unless Alambama comes back or Garth:)
Schuylar says:
ugh yes!!! I want to go out so badly! I NEVER get out when the stars are :(
Schuylar says:
I loved Kenny, but I love country..country music is not pop though…like JESSICA SIMPSON. REALLY?!
MR says:
Brad and Carrie did a great job as co-hosts?
idolbeat says:
good night - it has been fun! Sorry that Keith didn’t win but yes, there’s always next year. And Kristy Lee, you will be there next year!
as says:
i got to see trace adkins and you see kim paisely at rivergate mall all the time
MR says:
Bye Shane. We entertain ourselves; we have no time to read your blog while we were posting.
as says:
tim and faith come to portland for the basketball games and marty stewart is at shoneys every saturday when he is in town in hendersonville like clock work at 11:00
DIAMOND says:
best dressed taylor, kellie,sugarland top 3. so glad shania is back look out carrie she WAY WAY BETER SINGER SONG WRITER THAN YOU COULD EVER BE BUT YOUR JUST A CO WRITER THATS RIGHT.TAYLOR SANG BETTER THAN LAST YEAR!!!GO TAYLOR!
laurie says:
where is everyone going after the AFTER party tonight? :)
Rockn’ Kid says:
What a show, WHat a night, WHat life!!!
It ain’t the country music we grew up on, heck, it ain’t even country music, until they sing some hokey song with a terrible melody and lame hook that’s been done 245 times before.
As many of the tired ones did tonight, like Brad & George and that pitiful song Brooks and I’ve been around long enough Dunn did with the hokey redneck!
What up with all the wordy songs that they barely could get out? Keith, Alan???
What up with Shania’s buffet eatin’ self??? The food bar is closed big ‘un!
Nuff said, I gotta git’ back to the party!
Barb says:
Good show…. Vince Gill OMG!!! I can see why they didn’t want him to host!! He needs to hit the GYM!!! Taylor Swift … watch her reaction when they announced Carrie as the winner, not as bad as Faith Hill!!!
getting to old says:
I really would like also know where the t-shirt that Brad has on came from. I must buy for my son.
Jenene says:
I would just like to say the CMA Award Show is alway’s the best award show put on national TV. It’s away’s first class and very entertaining. Keep up the good work.
star says:
barb I think your just a cu fan because taylor did not even think she was going to win di you not see the interview on the red capet so I THINK YOU ARE TRYING TO START SOMETHING!!
Brenda says:
I am a huge fan of country music. However the background music of the bands WAS SO LOUD it was rare that you could even hear the words the great singers were singing. Doesn’t anyone in the “control room” listen to what is happening. PLEASE CHANGE THIS BEFORE NEXT YEAR! If I didn’t know the wonderful words to Carrie Underwood’s lovely tribute/song, that wouldn’t have even been discernable! Thanks!
Kristen says:
Overall..this year’s CMAs were OK.
Carrie- vocal’s on ‘Just a Dream’ amazing compared to most of the performances. I think she definitely deserved FVOTY
Trace, Lady A, Sugarland, Brad, Miranda- awesome performances!
Kenny- song was really long.. I was bored. I’m tired of the same ‘beach’ music you keep coming up with.
Taylor- sounded nervous or something..the set and dancers were pretty cool, but she just sounded off last night.
Martina- Not my favorite choice of song, but she’s still got the best pipes out there!
Reba- got a little robbed in that song, but i liked the parts i could hear.
Kid Rock-I’m a bit tired of listening to all summer long on practically every radio station, but it’s still good.
Really the only thing that made my night, was seeing Shania back on stage. She’s the reason I started liking country music in the first place. So it’s awesome to have you back!
star says:
are you kidding me carrie was just as off as everyone else!!taylor band was louder than her, If she louder like last than you guys say she is screaming and not singing no she sings a little lower for love story and most of you people jump down her back. for the most part I thought she was one of the best!!!!!!
Cilla of Tampa,Fl. says:
This was one of the best awards shows - There was more entertainment this time!(YEE HAW!) Carrie, you have the poise of a grown woman and you were stunning in your numerous outfits. BUT I sure wish Travis Tritt could have been there. :)
Mike says:
I enjoyed the show and some comments here, have to agree tired of KC same style music. I think they Taylor needs more practice singing. It would have been great to have Jewel there instead of in the commercials. And finally there is the Gorgeous Shania without that huge Rock she used to wear on her left hand, she seemed a little sad to me. Girl We NEED YOU BACK!!!!
April says:
I enjoyed the CMA’s, somewhat. I am wondering when it will go back to honoring those with achievments from the year rather than a damn popularity contest. Taylor did a great job and I was really disappointed that she didn’t get album of the year. THE YOUNG WOMAN IS FREAKIN’ TALTENDED!!! She is such a good role model, not to mention, so much respect for the industry. I’m am SERIOUSLY ready for Kenny to either reinvent himself already or for someone to remind him theres more to him that the damn Carribean.
chantal says:
i watched the country music awards, and to tell u the truth i did not like it at all, ,, not one bit of country in none of the artist songs, how can they call them selves country artisits, that is what i would like to know,,,,, the artists are yelling into the mics and not singing at all, and too much rock and roll, for it is COUNTRY NOT ROCK AND ROLL,, and i would like to see more Country music as it was in the past years,, i do belive it is out there, , , even martina was good, but she also was yelling into her mic, seems like, not singing, i have heard her sing and she does a great job , but not during the awards this time, as the other did,alan jackson, was not bad but could do better, and i thought that the country music association had a dress code,, , i do not guess they do by the way the singers dressed, aweful
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