CMA Congratulates ACM Awards Nominees

Kenny Chesney & Grace Potter perform "You and Tequila" at the 2011 CMA Awards.

Nominations were announced today for the ACM Awards in April. Kenny Chesney led the group with a whopping nine nods, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist and Album of the Year for Hemingway’s Whiskey.

CMA congratulates Kenny, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, and all the nominees! Thanks for all you do to advance our favorite music format – COUNTRY!

Complete list of ACM Awards nominations:

Entertainer of the Year

  • Jason Aldean
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Brad Paisley
  • Blake Shelton
  • Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Jason Aldean
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Brad Paisley
  • Blake Shelton
  • Chris Young

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Sara Evans
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Martina McBride
  • Taylor Swift
  • Carrie Underwood

Vocal Duo of the Year

  • Love and Theft
  • Montgomery Gentry
  • Steel Magnolia
  • Sugarland
  • Thompson Square

Vocal Group of the Year

  • The Band Perry
  • Eli Young Band
  • Lady Antebellum
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Zac Brown Band

Album of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company)

  • Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville) Produced by:  Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce
  • Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA) Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
  • Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
  • My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox
  • Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley

Single Record of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company)

  • Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville) Produced by: Mike Wrucke
  • Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox
  • Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music) Produced by: Toby Keith
  • Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA) Produced by: James Stroud
  • You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Song of the Year (Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s))

  • Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)
  • Home – Dierks Bentley Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI)
  • Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott Publishers:  Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI), Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
  • Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP)
  • You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter Publishers:  Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

Songwriter of the Year *(Off Camera Award)

  • Rhett Akins
  • Dallas Davidson
  • Ben Hayslip
  • Luke Laird
  • David Lee Murphy

Video of the Year (Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)) *(Off Camera Award)

  • Homeboy – Eric Church Producer: Brandon Arolfo Director: Peter Zavadil
  • Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum Producer: Don Lepore Director: Shawn Silva
  • Mean – Taylor Swift Producer: Oualid Mouaness Director: Declan Whitebloom
  • Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith Producer: Mark Kalbfeld Director: Michael Salomon
  • Tattoos On This Town – Jason Aldean Producer: John Burke Director:  Wes Edwards

Vocal Event of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) *(Off Camera Award)

  • Country Boy – Aaron Lewis Featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels (R&J Records) Produced by: Aaron Lewis, James Stroud
  • Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) Produced by: Michael Knox
  • Old Alabama – Brad Paisley Featuring Alabama (Arista Nashville) Produced by: Frank Rogers
  • Remind Me – Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood (Arista Nashville) Produced by: Frank Rogers
  • You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Off Camera Awards Industry Awards

Casino of the Year

  • Agua Caliente Casino ‐ Rancho Mirage, CA
  • IP Casino ‐ Biloxi, MS
  • Island Resort Casino ‐ Harris, MI
  • Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino ‐ Las Vegas, NV
  • WinStar World Casino ‐ Thackerville, OK

Nightclub of the Year

  • Billy Bob’s Texas ‐ Ft. Worth, TX
  • Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace ‐ Bakersfield, CA
  • Grizzly Rose ‐ Denver, CO
  • Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill ‐ Minneapolis, MN
  • Wormy Dog ‐ Oklahoma City, OK

Venue of the Year

  • BOK Center ‐ Tulsa, OK
  • Bridgestone Arena ‐ Nashville, TN
  • First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre ‐ Chicago, IL
  • Jiffy Lube Live ‐ Bristow, VA
  • Sprint Center ‐ Kansas City, MO

Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year

  • Ethan Hirsch ‐ Wilson Events
  • Jimmy Jay ‐ Jayson Promotions, Inc.
  • RJ Kaltenbach ‐ Klein’s Attractions
  • Gary Osier ‐ Gary Osier Presents
  • Huston Powell ‐ C3 Presents

Promoter of the Year

  • Ben Ferrell ‐ Varnell Enterprises, Inc.
  • Brad Garrett ‐ Police Productions
  • Brian O’Connell ‐ Live Nation
  • Glenn Smith ‐ Glenn & Linda Present
  • Ed Warm ‐ Joe’s Bar

Producer of the Year

  • Mark Bright
  • Buddy Cannon
  • Nathan Chapman
  • Jay Joyce
  • Frank Liddell

Audio Engineer of the Year

  • Jeff Balding
  • Derek Bason
  • John Kelton
  • Mills Logan
  • Justin Niebank

Bass Player of the Year

  • Mike Brignardello
  • Kevin “Swine” Grantt
  • Mark Hill
  • Michael Rhodes
  • Jimmy Lee Sloas

Percussionist/Drummer of the Year

  • Matt Chamberlain
  • Chad Cromwell
  • Shannon Forrest
  • Chris McHugh
  • Greg Morrow

Fiddle Player of the Year

  • Glen Duncan
  • Stuart Duncan
  • Larry Franklin
  • Joe Spivey
  • Jonathan Yudkin

Guitarist of the Year

  • J.T. Corenflos
  • Kenny Greenberg
  • Jay Joyce
  • Brent Mason
  • Adam Shoenfeld

Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year

  • Tony Harrell
  • John Hobbs
  • John Jarvis
  • Charlie Judge
  • Michael Rojas

Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year

  • Eric Darken
  • Aubrey Haynie
  • Ilya Toshinsky
  • John Willis
  • Jonathan Yudkin

Steel Guitar Player of the Year

  • Paul Franklin
  • Mike Johnson
  • Greg Leisz
  • Russ Pahl
  • Scotty Sanders

On-Air Personality of the Year – National

  • Cody Alan – CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan
  • Kix Brooks – American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks
  • Crook and Chase – Crook and Chase Countdown
  • Lon Helton – CMT Country Countdown USA
  • Lia – The Lia Show

On-Air Personality of the Year – Major Market

  • Kelly Ford & Rider – KYGO-FM    Denver, CO
  • Cledus T. Judd, Dave McKay, Veronica – WQYK-FM    St. Petersburg, FL
  • Lisa Dent and Ramblin’ Ray – WUSN-FM    Chicago, IL
  • Trish Biondo – WUSN-FM     Chicago, IL
  • Edwards & Lee (Chuck Edwards & Linda Lee) – WYCD-FM    Detroit, MI

On-Air Personality of the Year – Large Market

  • Randy Carroll & Jamie Martin – KAJA-FM    San Antonio, TX
  • Dave O’Brien – WLHK-FM    Indianapolis, IN
  • Mike, Marty and Janie – WQDR-FM    Raleigh, NC
  • Bill Cody – WSM-AM Nashville, TN
  • Big Dave and Chelsie – WUBE-FM    Cincinnati, OH

On-Air Personality of the Year – Medium Market

  • Steve & Geoff in the Morning – KUZZ AM/FM    Bakersfield, CA
  • Cash and Carey (Natalie Cash and Jim Carey) – KWEN-FM    Tulsa, OK
  • Tom & Becky – WBBS-FM    Syracuse, NY
  • Roger, Tom & Melissa – WPCV-FM    Lakeland, FL
  • Scott Wynn & Sue Wilson (Wynn and Wilson in the Morning) – WQMX-FM    Akron, OH

On-Air Personality of the Year – Small Market

  • Scotty & Carissa in the Morning – KCLR-FM    Columbia, MO
  • Bill Barrett, Tim Fox and Tracy Berry – KKNU-FM     Eugene, OR
  • Philip Gibbons – WGSQ-FM     Cookeville, TN
  • Bearman and Ken in the Morning – WUSY-FM    Chattanooga, TN
  • Brent Lane – WYCT-FM    Pensacola, FL

Radio Station of the Year – Major Market

  • KUPL-FM    Portland, OR
  • KYGO-FM    Denver, CO
  • WQYK-FM    St. Petersburg, FL
  • WXTU-FM    Philadelphia, PA
  • WYCD-FM    Detroit, MI

Radio Station of the Year – Large Market

  • KAJA-FM    San Antonio, TX
  • WLHK-FM    Indianapolis, IN
  • WQDR-FM    Raleigh, NC
  • WUBE-FM    Cincinnati, OH

Radio Station of the Year – Medium Market

  • KATM-FM    Stockton, CA
  • KUZZ AM/FM    Bakersfield, CA
  • WBBS FM    Syracuse, NY
  • WYRK FM    Buffalo, NY

Radio Station of the Year – Small Market

  • KCLR-FM    Columbia, MO
  • KUAD-FM    Windsor, CO
  • WUSY-FM     Chattanooga, TN
  • WXFL-FM    Florence, AL
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9 MILLION Country Fans Lit Up the Holidays with ‘CMA Country Christmas’

Nothing like “CMA Country Christmas” to put 9 MILLION awesome Country Music fans in the holiday spirit!

Thanks to all of the fans who tuned in to the 2011 CMA Country Christmas on ABC Thursday night! More than 9 MILLION fans watched Jennifer Nettles host this unforgettable night and were treated to amazing performances by Lauren Alaina, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer, Sugarland, Keith Urban, and even Miss Piggy in a memorable duet with Vince Gill!

And thanks for everybody who chimed in with comments on Facebook and Twitter!  We love keeping up with everyone online!  Here are some of our favorite tweets during the show:

@brookehof How could anyone not love Jennifer Nettles? #CMAChristmas #talentfordays #bestpartofmynight

@LBTmusic @Lauren_Alaina, you did Amy Grant proud, girl! Kimberly #CMAChristmas

@martinamcbride This performance by Faith Hill is really powerful. So beautiful. #CMAChristmas

@EmmaAlaina Holy. 7 minutes in. RT @sara_weaver: Dang. #CMAChristmas is already #1 trending worldwide. That was fast.

@callmeparks Darius Rucker has the perfect voice to sing Walking in a Winter Wonderland #CMAChristmas

@CountryMashup@kherbert87: Miss Piggy wants to du-et with Vincent Gill #CMAChristmas” very funny line

@familymgrkendra Watching @Sugarland perform “Silent Night” on #CMAChristmas. BEAUTIFUL!!!

Tell us your favorite performance!

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Twas The Night of Country Christmas

Twas the night of CMA Christmas, when all through the lands
Country fans were abuzz to watch their favorite bands.
Their TVs were set, they had to see it all
From artists, to muppets, and trees oh-so-tall.

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They nestled on their couches, ready to sing along,
“Jingle Bells,” “White Christmas,” every last song.
With Jennifer at the helm for the second year in a row,
15 artists are here to put on a (GREAT) show.

When 9 o’clock came with Christmas carols abound,
Kids knew to be quiet and not make a sound.
Away to the couches they flew awfully fast,
Cuddled up with their blankets to watch our Christmas show cast.

Miss Piggy the Muppet takes the stage with Vince Gill,
To sing of the weather, the snow, and the chill.
But Amy Grant is here too! To sing with her boo!
They promise to give a great performance for you.

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The talent on stage is truly incredible,
Miss Piggy’s still complaining about Brad Paisley calling her edible.
Sugarland, sugarplums, fireside chats,
Not one but two songs by the famous Rascal Flatts.

And then from the crowd we hear an applause,
As Brad and Brian boogie woogie like Santa Claus.
Then Keith serenades us, the best from down under,
Lauren and Kellie from Idol, they fill us with wonder.

Now Scotty!, now Darius!, now, Little Big Town!
On Faith!, On Martina, oh such a beautiful gown!
To the front of the stage! To the front of it all!
Now sing away! Sing away! Sing away ya’ll!

We hope you enjoy watching our show,
Its a pleasure to have you, just so you know.
Enjoy the holidays, we hope they are swell,
We here at CMA Christmas wish you all well!!!

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The 2011 CMA Awards

Carrie and Brad have some fun with Miss Piggy.

The 2011 CMA Awards aired Wednesday night LIVE on ABC from the Country Music capital of the world. The CMA Awards are a long-lasting tradition to honor and celebrate the men and women who enhance the lives of millions of global fans. These artists yield the songs that become the soundtracks to our lives and the anthems we pass along, swearing our musical taste is superior to those of subsequent generations. With catching harmonies, heart pounding bass lines, electrifying drum solos, and synergistic musical accompaniments, upholding the value and virtue of Country Music is always the common goal.

“The 45th Annual CMA Awards” was a showcase of musical talent and countless industry feats. From the exhilarating pyrotechnics of Miranda Lambert’s “Baggage Claim” to the breathtaking acrobatics of Sara Evans’ “A Little Bit Stronger,” the performances further demonstrated the power of Country Music and the propensity of its stars go above and beyond in support of the genre…and each other.

Little Big Town pose with music icon Lionel Richie on the Macy’s Walk of Stars Red Carpet.

Sure there were actual families among the night’s lineup including sibling trio The Band Perry (who earned Single of the Year for “If I Die Young” and New Artist of the Year, plus Song of the Year for writer Kimberly Perry), and a slew of industry marriages like Tim McGraw and performer Faith Hill, reigning Male/Female Vocalist victors Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, and the couples of Thompson Square, Steel Magnolia, and Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town. But performances like Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, and Brad Paisley’s touching tribute to Country Music icon Glen Campbell, who silently mouthed the words from the crowd, left fans and artists alike with a true understanding of the indelible camaraderie permeating the Country community. Backstage, that sense of southern hospitality even superseded genre distinctions as Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum raved about rocker Grace Potter and her undeniable talent as she performed “You and Tequila” with four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney. Chesney himself echoed this reverence and explained, “’You and Tequila’ is such a tortured soul song about being addicted to a person who is not very good for you…The chemistry [between him and Potter] was evident from the moment we walked into the studio.”

Jason Aldean accepts Album of the Year honors for MY KINDA PARTY.

It’s this sense of amity that allows four-time hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to poke fun at fellow industry members, even inciting Hank Williams Jr. to join them on stage after Paisley lampooned  controversies surrounding the Country legend. Barbie Doll effigies of Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, a surprise guest appearance Little Jimmy Dickens as a less-than-accurate depiction of sensation Justin Bieber, and some recent social commentary by comedic actor Eric Stonestreet further illustrate Carrie’s claim that Brad is “the single biggest and most shameless wiseacre on either side of the Mason-Dixon line.” With Awards doled out, entertainment appetites satiated, and an impossibly stronger appreciation for Country Music, we congratulate and thank the nominees, performers, presenters, volunteers, technicians, media members, fans, and viewers for supporting Country Music’s Biggest Night!

Did you know…

The 45th CMA Awards were the first time that…

  • Jason Aldean claimed a CMA Awards? In fact he earned two: Album of the Year (My Kinda Party) and Musical Event of the Year (“Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Kelly Clarkson)
  • The Band Perry received 3 Awards for New Artist, Single, and Song of the Year
  • Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter win Music Video of the Year for “You and Tequila”
  • Faith Hill has performed on the CMA Awards stage in 5 years
  • Miss Piggy attended as a presenter

The 45th CMA Awards were the second time that…

  • Taylor Swift won Entertainer of the Year (she joins Barbara Mandrell as the only female artists in CMA history to be names EOTY twice)
  • Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year
  • Blake Shelton won Male Vocalist of the Year
  • Lionel Richie performed (first time was with Alabama in 1986)

The 45th CMA Awards were the third time that…

  • Lady Antebellum has scored consecutive wins for Vocal Group of the Year

The 45th CMA Awards were the fourth time that…

  • Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were hosts
  • Mac McAnally has taken home consecutive wins for Musician of the Year

The 45th CMA Awards were the fifth time that…

  • Sugarland has won Vocal Duo of the year

The 45th CMA Awards were the forty-fifth time that…

  • CMA has hosted Country Music’s Biggest Night as the pinnacle of achievement in the Country Music industry
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New Artist Spotlight: CJAYE LEROSE

CJaye LeRose

With over 3,000,000 hits, YouTube may have been the Internet entry ramp for CJaye LeRose’s music career, but it was by no means the only vehicle. She also boasts impressive numbers on Twitter (20,000) and Facebook (18,000). Even though there were no musicians in the household, CJaye came by her love of country music honestly. “My mom and I watched the video channels constantly. I was obsessed with Shania Twain and Deana Carter!” confesses the southern-twanged songstress.

Although the dream of a music career took root in those early years, it wasn’t until she was a freshman at Texas Tech University that she wrote her first song, “Date With The Tub,” a tongue-in-cheek reminder to men to pay attention to the women in their lives. This song is indicative of CJaye’s songwriting style – real-life subject matter wrapped in wit and charm. In “The Porch,” the lead track from her debut CD, Date With The Tub, the singer offers her beau the man-time he wants by suggesting that he spend a “night out” … on the porch. “I love my man, I swear!” laughs the girl-next-door with the model-esque looks. “But what woman hasn’t wanted to hide the remote ?!”

Early this year, CJaye relocated to Nashville.  Since arriving, she has written with several noted Nashville songwriters, including Roxie Dean (“When I Think About Angels” – Jamie O’Neal) and Bonnie Baker (“Ordinary Life” – Chad Brock),  and is a regular performer at local songwriter nights.  While CJaye’s career-passion is music, her cause-passion is promoting pet adoption. “I actually started my You Tube Channel to get out the ‘adopt your dogs’ message,” says CJaye. “I’ve written a song called ‘Mutt In a Cage’ that I hope will encourage people to adopt their pets, and we’re currently trying to find the right pet-centered partner organization. My goal is to have the proceeds from the sale of this song go toward supporting the work of organizations like Best Friends, whose mission is to find a home for every homeless animal.”

With the traditional music business model in transition, many artists seek alternative avenues for sharing music and engaging fans. Considering CJaye’s remarkable internet journey thus far, she appears to be on the right path.

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New Artist Spotlight: GLORIANA

Gloriana

Ask any unknown musicians who’ve sweated it out on the club scene — as brothers Tom and Mike Gossin did before moving to Nashville in 2007 and joining forces with Rachel Reinert — and they’ll tell you that having a dream just isn’t enough. Achieving success takes strong motivation to commit, something these three young talents have proven willing to do as their career has exploded over the past two years. From sharpening their live show, to sending a demo to Emblem Music Group owner Matt Serletic (who signed them), to moving in together and secluding themselves for a month to put their stamp on the stellar songs that appear on their 2009 debut album, everything the members of Gloriana have done has been about their passion for creating music.

That pledge, as well as their authentic talent, have propelled the group to become the best-selling debut country act of 2009. Gloriana debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and No. 3 on the Top 200 chart and spawned the gold-certified hit single “Wild At Heart.” Gloriana also won the fan voted- on American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist, as well as the “Nationwide On Your Side” honor at the CMT Awards. The album’s success led to two years on the road, during which the band performed in front of millions worldwide as Taylor Swift’s handpicked opening act on her Fearless Tour. They also opened shows for Jason Aldean, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and the Zac Brown Band. In 2010, Gloriana won the Academy of Country Music’s Award for Top New Vocal Group and were nominated for a Teen Choice Award for “Choice Country Group.”

Now Tom, Mike, and Rachel have funneled everything they’ve learned into their second album, due for release later this year. “We’ve grown up a lot as a band,” Mike says. “We’ve honed in on singing and playing together and have really found our sound as a group.” This time around, the group were intent on revealing more of themselves as artists. “On this record, we wanted to tell stories,” says Rachel. “I think people will be able to relate to a lot of these songs because they’re honest and come from a place that’s real.” They also felt emboldened to bolster their signature harmonies with new musical styles, as you can hear on the new single “Wanna Take You Home.” “It’s soulful new country, with a Southern rock flavor that’s almost gospel-y,” says Tom, who co-wrote the song with multi platinum producer and songwriter Serletic and Wendell Mobley (Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney).

“Like any new act, we were finding ourselves on the first record — in the recording process and as musicians,” Tom says. “The new album really just feels like us, who and where we are now, to the point where we know exactly what we want to do and how to get there.”

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New Artist Spotlight: KATIE ARMIGER

Katie Armiger

Confident, secure, bold, assertive, vulnerable and in-your-face could all describe both the songs Katie Armiger’s third studio album, Confessions of a Nice Girl, as well as the artist who sings them. Katie, who released her first album when she was just 15 years old, has accomplished more during her four years as a recording artist than most people twice her age. Confessions of A Nice Girl marked her highest debut at #6 on Amazon, #11 on iTunes, and #36 on Billboard Heatseeker chart. Over 30 high school’s across the country used Katie’s moving ballad “Leaving Home” as their 2010 graduation song and the video spent a record 18 weeks on the fan-voted GAC Top 20 Countdown. Her last single “Best Song Ever” peaked at #24 on the Music Row Chart and the video was voted by fans to #1 on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown for three weeks straight and was in the Top 3 on the countdown for nine weeks straight.  “Kiss Me Now,” the flirtatious ode to new love she co-wrote with Sarah Buxton and Blair Daly, was her second to hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Indicator Chart, while “Trail of Lies” landed in the Top 20 on Music Row, setting a record as the Highest Charting Independent Female Artist in 2009. Katie also earned the title of the Highest Charting Independent Female Artist of 2008 on R&R with “Unseen,” and the young lady with the enviable voice set yet another record for the highest debut for a solo independent artist since 2003 on the Music Row chart with her debut single, “17 in Abilene,” in 2007. All these accolades and more have made Katie one of country music’s biggest and brightest independent artists.

On the heels of the release of Katie’s new deluxe package entitled, Confessions of a Nice Girl (The True Confessional), she has taken the country community by storm with opening slots for some of country music’s biggest names including Darius Rucker, Ronnie Dunn, Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler, Luke Bryan, and Clay Walker this Summer. And Katie has shown no signs of slowing down either with her latest single “Scream” officially going for adds October 31st. For more information on Katie and to check out her upcoming tour dates fans can go to www.katiearmiger.com.

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