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47th Annual CMA Awards Winners and Reactions

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 47th Annual CMA Awards Winners and Reactions
Last night’s CMA Awards held few surprises. CMA voters recognized commercial success and stayed loyal to the artists who have enjoyed the most industry support in recent years. The winner in each category is bolded. Full list of 2013 CMA Awards winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Blake Shelton George Strait Taylor Read More

Tim McGraw’s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ Wins Two CMA Awards, Musical Event, Video of the Year

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw’s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ Wins Two CMA Awards, Musical Event, Video of the Year
Tim McGraw‘s collaboration with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, ‘Highway Don’t Care,’ has been announced as the winner in two CMA Awards categories, picking up Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. The announcement was made on Good Morning America this morning which was broadcasting livefrom the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Read More

CMA to Present Pinnacle Award to Taylor Swift during 2013 CMA Awards

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA to Present Pinnacle Award to Taylor Swift during 2013 CMA Awards
The Country Music Association is awarding the Pinnacle Award for only the second time, this year presenting it to Taylor Swift. Created in 2005 when it was received by Garth Brooks, the award recognizes an artist who achieved worldwide fame through touring and record sales, and whose, according to the press statement, “talent and presence Read More

2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2013 CMA Awards Predictions, Wishes, and Woes
Just a few days before the 47th Annual CMA Awards we make an attempt at predicting the whims of the CMA voters. I don’t even agree with the nominations this year (where the heck is Brad Paisley??!) so I am ready for plenty of eye-rolls and “seriously?” on Wednesday evening. Check back on November 6 Read More

Dave Grohl and Jason Mraz to Join Zac Brown Band and Hunter Hayes at 2013 CMA Awards Show

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dave Grohl and Jason Mraz to Join Zac Brown Band and Hunter Hayes at 2013 CMA Awards Show
During the 47th Annual CMA Awards some exciting and genre-crossing collaborations will add excitement to the evening. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will take the stage with Zac Brown Band, Jason Mraz and Hunter Hayes will perform their new song ‘Everybody’s Got Somebody but Me,’ and Taylor Swift will be joined by Vince Gill and Read More

Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, FGL, Alan Jackson Added to CMA Awards 2013 Performers

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, FGL, Alan Jackson Added to CMA Awards 2013 Performers
Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, and Florida Georgia Line have been added to the line-up for the 47th Annual CMA Awards on November 6, 2013. Also appearing will be Alan Jackson and George Strait in a special tribute to the late George Jones. Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will also take the stage as performers Read More

Vote for Your Favorite Touring Artist in Billboard Touring Awards 2013

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Vote for Your Favorite Touring Artist in Billboard Touring Awards 2013
For the 10th Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, Eventful is helping facilitate the fan-voting process. Vote for your favorite touring artist and help crown the Eventful 2013 Fans’ Choice Award winner at this year’s conference. Click here to cast your vote. This year’s nominees: Beyonce Blake Shelton Bon Jovi Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Read More

Delta Country Jam 2013: We’ve Been Waiting for You

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Delta Country Jam 2013: We’ve Been Waiting for You
One week ago today, I was preparing for the first ever Delta Country Jam in Tunica, MS. Having lived in the Memphis area my entire life, I was overjoyed that we finally had a country music festival nearby. Memphis is overflowing with musical history. Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis all began their careers Read More

Brad Paisley Performs and Tells Stories at The New Yorker Festival – in pictures

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brad Paisley Performs and Tells Stories at The New Yorker Festival – in pictures
This past weekend, Brad Paisley entertained at The New Yorker Festival 2013 – Conversations With Music held at the Gramercy Theatre in NYC. The country superstar sat down with The New Yorker journalist and music critic Kelefa Sanneh for songs and stories. Check out photos from the event below.   Read More