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2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:19:42 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements. The biggest stars, from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton to Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, all took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The show [...]

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:49:19 +0000

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.

2012 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:42:55 +0000

Dozens of country stars walked the red carpet at the 2012 CMA Awards, but not everyone shined. The worst dressed at the annual awards show included a couple of Amish or pilgrim tributes -- Thanksgiving is coming up, after all -- and a jacket catastrophe. Scroll down to see the worst of the worst dressed at the 2012 CMA Awards.

Blake Shelton Wins Entertainer of the Year at 2012 CMAs, Responds With Shock and Awe

Megan Pacella — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:07:12 +0000

Reba McEntire and Tim Allen teamed up at the 2012 CMA awards to hand out the most coveted trophy of the night: the Entertainer of the Year award. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and 2011 winner Taylor Swift were all nominated for EoTY, but in the end, Shelton beat out the competition.

2012 CMA Awards Nominations – Surprises and Snubs

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:00:43 +0000

As is often the case, the artists left off the CMA Awards ballot are as interesting as the musicians included in this year’s nominees announcement. The categories are determined by members of the Country Music Association. That includes radio and music industry professionals, like record label employees and deejays. It’s not a fan vote, which [...]

Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes React to 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Megan Pacella — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:20 +0000

Blake Shelton is pretty used to being nominated for big awards, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ecstatic to receive more nods at the CMAs this year. The ‘God Gave Me You’ hitmaker has racked up four new nominations in 2012. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is enjoying the first CMA nomination — and he’s eternally grateful.

Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum to Announce 2012 CMA Awards Nominees on 'Good Morning America'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:28 +0000

On Sept. 5, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean will gather in New York City to take on ‘Good Morning America,’ where they will announce the final nominees for the 2012 CMA Awards. The popular country stars will take to a live national stage to share the big news during a 30-minute segment on the morning news program.

Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry to Host CMA Music Festival 'Country's Night to Rock' TV Special

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:01:14 +0000

Fans from all around the world came to Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival, but those who were not able to make the trip are still in luck! Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry of the Band Perry are teaming up to host the summer’s hottest television music event recapping the CMA Music Festival. ‘Country’s Night to Rock,’ will air on ABC in September.

David Nail to Play the Country Music Hall of Fame During 2012 CMA Music Festival

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:31:16 +0000

David Nail is one of many artists scheduled to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville during the 2012 CMA Music Festival this week. Nail will kickoff the Hot Nights at the Hall concert series with his performance, which is slated for Tuesday night (June 5).

Win A Trip To Nashville To See + Meet Alan Jackson [CONTEST]

92.9 The Bull — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:09:44 +0000

Alan Jackson will return to the stage at the CMA Music Festival in 2012, and he wants to see you in the audience. 92.9 The Bull with Taste of Country and EMI Nashville are giving you a chance to win a one-of-a-kind trip to see the legend sing ‘So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore’ and all of his hits during the three day festival in Nashville.

Kellie Pickler Does Some 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:12:14 +0000

Kellie Pickler added an extra level of sexy on Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, as she took the stage in a strapless red dress that hit the blonde bombshell at her knees with sparkly stiletto heals as she performed ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.’ Pickler entertained the audiences — both inside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and [...]

Martina McBride Gets in the Spirit With 'Please Come Home for Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:00:11 +0000

As Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles remarked, Martina McBride has one of the best voices in music — not just in country, but in all genres. McBride practically floated as she sang her rendition of ‘Please Come Home for Christmas’ on the Dec. 1 ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, which we’d argue could be the performance of the evening.

Rascal Flatts Add Spirituality to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:51:45 +0000

Rascal Flatts sang a haunting rendition of ‘Mary Did You Know’ at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. In an evening filled with fun and laughter — including an appearance by Miss Piggy — the song added a spiritual tone to the evening Perhaps the emotion with which the three members of Rascal Flatts sang was [...]

Keith Urban Delivers Moving Performance of 'The Christmas Song' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:44:27 +0000

After taking the stage earlier in the evening with Little Big Town on the airing of ‘CMA Country Christmas’ on Thursday night, Keith Urban returned to the spotlight to sing a sentimental and moving rendition of ‘The Christmas Song.’

Brad Paisley and Brian Setzer Perform Two Songs on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:32:45 +0000

Viewers in the audience and at home could only watch in amazement as two of the finest guitarists around traded licks during Thursday night’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC. Brian Setzer sang while Brad Paisley took lead on ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.’ Between songs, host Jennifer Nettles asked Paisley what playing [...]

Faith Hill Lays Down 'Little Drummer Boy' During 'CMA Country Christmas'

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:23:29 +0000

Faith Hill knows the true meaning of Christmas — it’s making sure the reindeer are fed. After spilling the intimate details of her holiday traditions with her country cowboy husband Tim McGraw during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special, the blonde songstress laid down a good kind of sleepy song: the classic ‘Little Drummer Boy.’

Little Big Town Joined by Keith Urban for 'CMA Country Christmas' Performance of 'Santa Claus Is Back in Town'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:19:41 +0000

After many Christmas classics were being performed on ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Thursday night, Little Big Town mixed things up a bit with a soulful and rockin’ performance of ‘Santa Claus Is Back in Town.’ The four members looked festive as could be as the girls were decked out in plenty of sparkles, while the guys were handsomely [...]

Scotty McCreery Brings 'The First Noel' to 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:08:12 +0000

Scotty McCreery made a big Christmas wish come true for one of his fans in the audience of the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. The fan, dressed in a black cocktail dress, was visibly nervous as hostess Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland greeted her in the audience and noted she had heard of her admiration for the [...]

Vince Gill Gets Too Close to Miss Piggy for 'Baby It's Cold Outside' on 'CMA Country Christmas'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:56:27 +0000

Miss Piggy was looking to nab herself a Big Vinny at the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC on Thursday night. Piggy and Vince Gill’s steamy performance of ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ ended in a PG-13 rated makeout session … with Gill’s wife watching from offstage.

Rascal Flatts Welcome Winter With 'White Christmas' on 'CMA Country Christmas' Special

Amanda Hensel — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:46:21 +0000

‘Snow flurries’ fell from the ‘sky’ in the Bridgestone Arena as the three Rascal Flatts wise guys — err, men (in host Jennifer Nettles’ words) — delivered a soft and sweet version of the classic, ‘White Christmas’ during the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special. Joe Don Rooney, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox each took their places [...]