Kenny Chesney was nominated in seven categories, but only took home one award last night at the 42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards.
He wasn't upset though, since he won the biggest honor of the night. Kenny was named Entertainer of the Year for the third consecutive year (and 4th time in his career) and was more than happy to humbly accept his prize.
Kenny told the audience: "As much as tonight is about awards, I really believe that...
The reigning male and female vocalists in country music are set to be this year's hosts at the Country Music Awards. That's right, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will be co-hosting country's biggest night for the CMAs.
Both Carrie and Brad are really excited for their duties. Brad says, "I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Awards show. We're going to have a good time – start to finish.
Carrie says, "I am...
The nominees for this year's Country Music Awards have been announced this morning. Kenny Chesney leads the race with seven nominations, including album of the year and entertainer of the year, which he's won for the past two years. Other nominees include Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and Alan Jackson.
Underwood's "Carnival Ride," Chesney's "Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates," and Jackson's "Good Time" were nominated for...
Shania Twain may be heartbroken over her divorce from Mutt Lange, but at least she's putting her sadness towards singin the blues. She's been spending her days hanging with her 6-year-old son Eja and playing her guitar. She's working on a new album of country songs, which fans can expect to be a little more somber than they're used to. But some of the greatest songs of all time are based off of tragedies...
Jessica Simpson has decided to stick with country music from here on out. She says, "I'm planning on making country music for the rest of my life, and I don't want to go back to that other world."
Jess says she went through a really tough time after her divorce from Nick, personally and professionally. But she says when she went into the studio to record Come On Over, she knew she was back.
She says there were...
Believe it or not, Jessica Simpson's latest venture to branch out and go country is working for her! Her song Come On Over is finding success on the charts, debuting at #41 on Billboard's Country Singles, which is the highest charting debut solo artist ever!Jess says she's been wanting to do this kind of album for a while now, and couldn't believe it when she first heard the song on the radio. "I got chills...
It's been highly publicized that Jessica Simpson is currently working on a country album. Rumor has it that she's planning a duet with non other than MS. Country herself, Dolly Parton.
Let's hope Jessica's country album does better than her other albums. The only problem is that there is a lot of stiff competition in the country department. We've got Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler and many more, not to mention the veterans.
Having Dolly Parton...
Jessica Simpson has been talking about doing a country album for quite some time now and it looks like she is finally gonna do it.
Billboard is reporting that Simpson has started recording her country album in Nashville, Tennessee.
"I am a country girl," she told Billboard. "I grew up in Texas, and country music was what I listened to. I always wanted to wait until the time was right."
Not only is she gonna go into the studio and...
Dancing star Julianne Hough has a lot to celebrate for. After taking home the “Dancing With The Stars” Champion title with Helio Castroneves, she is now dancing into the music world. Julianne has signed a deal with Universal Music Group Nashville to record a country music album.
The 19-year-old will begin recording her album in Nashville in December and will release her first single on Mercury Nashville next year. But don’t worry she plans on returning to...
Last night was a big night for country artists. It was the 2007 Country Music Awards. The big winners of the night were princess of country, Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney.
Below are the winners from the 2007 CMA Awards:
• Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney
• Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood
• Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley
• Horizon Award: Taylor Swift
• Vocal Group of the Year: Rascal Flatts
• Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland
• Single of the...
Country music’s biggest night is tonight at 8/7c. Some expected performers are Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, The Eagles, Taylor Swift, and so much more.
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Today, Garth Brooks was the first artist to be honored with the Academy of Country Music Crystal Milestone Award in Hollywood. The focus was the Record Industry Association of America’s recognition of his 123 million in unit sales (the greatest number of record sales in history). Throughout his career, Brooks has won 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, including Artist of the Decade in 1998.
“We are honored to present country music legend Garth Brooks with an award that...