What a night! The awards was full of surprises, laughs, great music performances and well deserved awards. The opening from Brad and Carrie was probably the best they have done yet. With mentions of the new Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Barbie dolls, to an appearance from Hank Williams Jr. - the opening had it all - energy, comedy and a great duo.
Oh... and don't forget the special appearance from Little Justin Bieber... who really aged and looked a lot like Little Jimmy Dickens. :) Brad Paisley always puts him up to something.
The CMA's are known for their passion and for recognizing artists that have had a lasting influence on country music. The tribute to Glen Campbell this year was amazing. Artists Vince Gill, Keith Urban, and Brad Paisley did a medley of songs in honor of recognizing Glen Campbell. Very touching.
In case you missed it. Here's a list of winners:
Single of the Year - "If I Die Young" - The Band Perry
Song of the Year - "If I Die Young" - The Band Perry
Male Vocalist of the Year - Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year - Miranda Lambert
Album of the Year - Jason Aldean - My Kinda Party
Vocal Duo of the Year - Sugarland
Vocal Group of the Year - Lady Antebellum
New Artist of the Year - The Band Perry
Entertainer of the Year - Taylor Swift
Musician of the Year - Mac Macanally
Video of the Year - "You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney w/ Grace Potter - Directed by:
Musical Event of the Year - Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson - "Don't You Wanna Stay"
Performances by:
Blake Shelton - Footloose
Keith Urban - "You Gonna Fly"
Sara Evans - Stronger
Miranda Lambert - "Baggage Claim"
Zac Brown with - "Georgia on my Mind"
Rascal Flatts with Natasha Bedingfield - "Easy"
Eric Church - "Drink in my Hand"
Thompson Square - "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not"
Chris Young - "Voices" - This was his first CMA performance at CMA's
Taylor Swift - "Ours"
Luke Bryan - "Country Girl Shake it for Me"
Lady Antebellum - "Own the Night"
Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter - "You and Tequila"
Lionel Richie with Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts -
The Band Perry - "Only Girl"
Sugarland with Matt Nathanson - "Run"
Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood - "Remind Me"
Scotty McCreery -
Jason Aldean - "Tattoo's on this Town"
Martina McBride "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
Tribute to Glen Campbell - Vince Gill, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley
Faith Hill - "Come Home"
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-AG
