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CMA Shares Throwbacks In New CMA Awards Ad

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The CMA Awards are less than a week away, and co-host Darius Rucker is more than ready to go. The singer just posted a new commercial for next week’s show, and he’s certainly pumped to join Reba McEntire as host.

“One. More. Week,” Darius shared. “I can’t even explain how excited I am to host the #CMAawards with @Reba on Wednesday, November 11.”

The clip Darius shared features throwback photos of artists like Reba McEntire, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and host Darius Rucker, along with footage of them winning awards over the years. Check it out to the right.

The 54th Annual CMA Awards air live on ABC from Nashville on Wednesday at 8 pm.

 

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1990, Pam Tillis released the single, “Don’t Tell Me What to Do.”
  • Today in 1995, BlackHawk released the single “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday.”
  • Today in 1996, Terri Clark’s album, “Just The Same” and Reba McEntire’s “What If It’s You” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2001, it was announced that Alan Jackson raised over $200,000 (after expenses) at his October 27th benefit concert for “Angels House,” the Newnan-Coweta Children’s Shelter, in his hometown of Newnan, Georgia.
  • Today in 2002, Johnny Cash’s “American IV: The Man Comes Around” album was released. It’s the last album of new material issued during the singer’s life.
  • Today in 2003, Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash won three trophies each in the 37th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on CBS. Jackson earns Entertainer of the Year; Male Vocalist; and Vocal Event, for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.”
  • Today in 2006, Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap were among the first six inductees in Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Also added: Roy Orbison, songwriters Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, The Fisk Jubilee Singers and conductor Kenneth Schermerhorn.
  • Today in 2013, Blake Shelton was the only country artist nominated twice in the annual People’s Choice Awards. “The Voice,” the NBC series that used him as a coach, is also nominated for Favorite Competition TV Show.
  • Today in 2014, Miranda Lambert won four times during the 48th annual Country Music Association awards, aired by ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. She won Female Vocalist of the Year; Album, for “Platinum”; Single, for “Automatic”; and Music Event, for the Keith Urban duet “We Were Us.”

Luke Combs Honored To Be Nominated for CMA Entertainer Of The Year

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The CMA Music Awards are one week away, and this year Luke Combs is in the running for Entertainer of the Year, which he can’t quite believe.

Luke considers the nomination an “honor,” although he notes it was “a little bit unexpected.” He shares, “I’m glad to be there and that my group of my peers think that I’m good enough to be in that conversation.

Luke is nominated with Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, and while he admits he’d “love to win,” he insists, “I think it’s fine to not win as well.”

He offers, “Just being there and being nominated is really cool, and I know people always say that, but winning would be great, and losing would be fine too.”

The 54th Annual CMA Awards air Wednesday on ABC.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1941, the town of Berwyn, Oklahoma officially changed its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma.
  • Today in 1955, the first country music show on New York City’s famed Broadway began a one-week run at the Palace Theatre. It starred Roy Acuff, Kitty Wells and Johnnie & Jack.
  • Today in 1968, the “Wichita Lineman” album by Glen Campbell was released.
  • Today in 1978, Barbara Mandrell had her first #1 hit on the country charts with “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed.”
  • Today in 1981, Hank Williams Jr. made his Carnegie Hall debut.
  • Today in 1989, George Strait topped the charts with his single, “Ace In The Hole.”
  • Today in 1991, it was announced that Johnny Cash was among the class of 1992 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 1992, Trisha Yearwood’s “Hearts In Armor” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1992, the “I Still Believe In You” album by Vince Gill was certified gold.
  • Today in 1997, Shania Twain’s album, “Come On Over,” was released.
  • Today in 1997, Mindy McCready’s “If I Don’t Stay The Night” album was released.
  • Today in 1997, Sammy Kershaw’s “Labor Of Love” album was released.
  • Today in 1998, the “Come On Over” album by Shania Twain was certified for multi-platinum sales of 6-million.
  • Today in 2003, Kenny Chesney recorded “When The Sun Goes Down” in Nashville during a session with rock artist, Uncle Kracker.
  • Today in 2003, Toby Keith’s “Shock’n Y’all” album was released.
  • Today in 2004, Keith Urban’s “Be Here” album went gold and platinum at the same time.
  • Today in 2004, Jamie O’Neal’s video for “Trying To Find Atlantis” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2006, Dierks Bentley went to #1 on Billboard with “Every Mile A Memory.”)
  • Today in 2008, as Barack Obama won a historic presidency, Brad Paisley was inspired to write the song, “Welcome To The Future.”
  • Today in 2013, Luke Bryan’s single, “Drink A Beer” hit the airwaves – with Chris Stapleton providing background vocals.

Dolly Parton Insists Her Husband Is Real

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Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean have been married for 54 years, and while you rarely see Dolly with Carl, she insists he does actually exist. Apparently there are folks out there who actually believe that Carl is imaginary, but, in case you missed it, Dolly tells “Entertainment Tonight” that’s just not true.

“A lot of people have thought that through the years, because he does not want to be in the spotlight at all,” Dolly shares. “It’s just not who he is.” She adds, “He’s like, a quiet, reserved person and he figured if he ever got out there in that, he’d never get a minute’s peace and he’s right about that.”

Dolly notes, “I’ve always respected and appreciated that in him and I’ve always tried to keep him out of the limelight as much as I can,” adding, “He said, ‘I didn’t choose this world, I chose you, and you chose that world. But we can keep our lives separate and together.’ And we do and we have. We’ve been together 56 years, married 54.”

Source: Entertainment Tonight

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1961, Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams become the first artists to be inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. That year’s other inductee is music publisher Fred Rose.
  • Today in 1973, Dolly Parton’s second #1 song “Jolene” hit the charts.
  • Today in 1981, “Willie Nelson’s Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1993, the “Alabama Live” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, George Strait topped the charts with “Check Yes Or No” for the second week. The song was later named the 1996 CMA Single of the Year.
  • Today in 1998, Mark Chesnutt and his wife, Tracie, welcomed their third child, Cameron Zane, in Beaumont, Texas. Cameron’s middle name, Zane, was inspired by the great Western novelist Zane Gray, one of Tracie’s favorite authors. He joined big brothers Casey and Waylon in the Chesnutt family.
  • Today in 2001, Garth Brooks made his debut pitching Dr. Pepper in TV commercials.
  • Today in 2002, Bob Dylan, Shel Silverstein, and Dean Dillon entered the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  • Today in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “All Jacked Up” was heard in the WB drama, “Smallville.”
  • Today in 2009, Carrie Underwood’s album, “Play On,” arrived in stores.

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Already In Pre-Nup Talks

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As we told you, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani announced their engagement last week after five years of dating. But before they walk down the aisle, the couple is reportedly making sure they are protected should anything go wrong in the future.

“They have been in pre-nup talks for a few months,” a source tells “Us Weekly.” “The process has been extremely effortless,” with the insider adding there have been “no hiccups, or outrageous demands” during the discussions.

Both, of course, have already dealt with failed marriages, and the insider notes that Gwen didn’t have a pre-nup with ex Gavin Rossdale and “she just can’t afford to not have it with Blake.”

Source: Us Weekly

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons” first appeared on the music charts. One of the fastest selling records in history, it sold more than four million copies.
  • Today in 1981, Hank Williams’ album, “Whiskey Bent & Hell Bound,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, the Mavericks’ Paul Deakin and his wife welcomed their son Harrison.
  • Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus’ self-titled video was certified triple platinum.
  • Today in 1992, Diamond Rio released the single, “In a Week or Two.”
  • Today in 1993, the “Greatest Hits” album by Waylon Jennings was certified quadruple platinum.
  • Today in 1998, the Bellamy Brothers album, “Greatest Hits: Volume 1” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1999, DreamWorks released Toby Keith’s album “How Do You Like Me Now?!”
  • Today in 2003, Rodney Crowell, John Prine, Paul Overstreet, and Hal Blair joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in a Loews Vanderbilt Plaza ceremony.
  • Today in 2005, Big & Rich’s Big Kenny Alphin and his wife, Christiev Carothers, had a son, Lincoln William Holiday Alphin.
  • Today in 2006, Brad Paisley’s “She’s Everything” video made its TV world premiere on CMT.
  • Today in 2010, Broken Bow released the Jason Aldean album “My Kinda Party.”
  • Today in 2012, ABC launched the sitcom “Malibu Country,” with Reba McEntire portraying a country star attempting to reboot her life in California. McEntire also sings the theme song.
  • Today in 2016, Garth Brooks won Entertainer of the Year during the 50th annual Country Music Association awards. It was his fifth time to take the trophy – and first in 18 years.

First CMA Award Performers Announced

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The CMA Awards are only a few weeks away and now the first set of performers for the broadcast have been announced.

Artists confirmed to perform this year include Gabby Barrett featuring Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Rascal Flatts and Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin.

Miranda leads all nominees with seven, extending her record for the most nods for a female artist in CMA history with 55. Luke Combs comes in just behind with six nods, and Maren has five.

The 54th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Reba and Darius Rucker, are set to air live on ABC November 11th.

Source: CMA

This day in Country Music History

Posted on by Bob Ballard
  • Today in 1965, Ronnie Milsap married his wife, Joyce.
  • Today in 1968, Johnny Cash’s “comeback” was complete when his album, “Live At The Folsom Prison,” was certified gold.
  • Today in 1982, George Jones’ album, “Anniversary – Ten Years Of Hits,” was released.
  • Today in 1984, Gary Morris opened in the opera performance of “La Boheme” in New York City opposite Linda Ronstadt.
  • Today in 1985, the album, “Rockin’ With The Rhythm,” by the Judds was released.
  • Today in 1990, Dwight Yoakam’s “If There Was A Way” album was released.
  • Today in 1990, Garth Brooks’ album, “No Fences,” was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1992, Wynonna topped the country charts with her single, “No One Else On Earth.”
  • Today in 1995, Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander married his wife, Claudia.
  • Today in 1996, Shania Twain’s self-titled album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1996, Garth Brooks’ album, “The Hits,” was certified for sales in excess of 9-million copies.
  • Today in 1998, Reba McEntire’s single, “Forever Love,” was at #1 on “Radio & Records’” Country Top 50 chart.
  • Today in 2000, John Michael Montgomery’s single, “The Little Girl,” topped the country charts.
  • Today in 2000, Sweethearts of the Rodeo’s Janis Oliver married Roy Cummins.
  • Today in 2001, Martina McBride’s “Greatest Hits” collection was certified gold.
  • Today in 2001, Joe Diffie’s “In Another World” album arrived in stores.
  • Today in 2008, Alan Jackson was honored as “CMT Giants” was shot in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Aiding in the tribute were George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and Lee Ann Womack.
  • Today in 2011, Trace Adkins sang the national anthem at Nashville’s LP Field, where the Tennessee Titans slammed the Indianapolis Colts, 27-10, in an NFL game.
  • Today 2013, Eric Church was invited to the Boston Red Sox clubhouse at Fenway Park before Game 6 of the World Series.

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