Tag Archives: George Strait

Sunny Sweeney Headlines CMA Songwriters Series in NYC and Chicago!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Country Music Month is celebrated in New York City and Chicago with two incredible installments of the CMA Songwriters Series! She’s an amazing songwriter and vocalist, not to mention a musical force you need to see live to believe! And … Continue reading →

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Kristian Bush, Brantley Gilbert, Bob DiPiero & Brett James Play CMA Songwriters Series Oct. 31 in Nashville

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Kristian Bush of Sugarland and Brantley Gilbert have plenty going on CMA Awards week…before they hear their names read as nominees at the big show (Thursday, Nov. 1 at 8|7c on ABC)! Both gentlemen are headlining the CMA Songwriters Series … Continue reading →

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CMA Awards Fast Facts – 45 seconds with Kenny Chesney

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Kenny Chesney NOMINATIONS Entertainer, Musical Event and Music Video of the Year Musical Influences Alabama, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, George Strait Early Gig A Johnson, Tenn., Mexican restaurant playing for tips “Social” Scene Chesney has taken social media a step … Continue reading →

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CMA Awards Fast Facts – 30 seconds with Luke Bryan

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Luke Bryan NOMINATIONS Male Vocalist and Album of the Year Musical Influences Alan Jackson, Ronnie Milsap, George Strait, Conway Twitty Early Gig Received first guitar at age 14 and started playing gigs in Leesburg, Ga., shortly after “Social” Scene In … Continue reading →

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Move Over Milan: Nashville Showcases @CountryMusic Fashion

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

By Lindsey Elkin The catwalk came alive today during the first CMA Music Festival Wrangler Fashion Show. Hosted by GAC’s Suzanne Alexander, Wrangler Western Wear teamed up with Manuel and Durango Boots to flaunt the classic Western style. To call … Continue reading →

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: MARTINA MCBRIDE

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

It’s no surprise that Martina McBride is nominated again this year for CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year. Having earned the title a total of four times, she ties Reba McEntire for the most Award wins in the category. With … Continue reading →

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: ALAN JACKSON

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Country music legend Alan Jackson returns to “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” to potentially claim his fourth win for Musical Event of the Year after a wildly successful collaboration with the Zac Brown Band on the No.1hit “As She’s Walking … Continue reading →

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: BRAD PAISLEY

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

In addition to returning as co-host of “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” alongside Carrie Underwood in 2011, CMA’s reigning Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley is up for five Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 9! With his five nominations this year … Continue reading →

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CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade: New Route, Debut Attractions, More Stars and Plenty of Excitement

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

For five years, fans who didn’t want to wait for Thursday morning have begun the CMA Music Festival party one day early. The Festival’s Kick-Off Parade does that and more, with veteran and fast-rising new artists riding classic Chevy vehicles … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Back in Time…Fan Fair at the Fairgrounds

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Time for your history lesson again!  After growing exponentially in the 1980s, Fan Fair (the old name for the CMA Music Festival) became so big that it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in 1982 to accommodate more fans.   Not … Continue reading →

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