CMAawards.com to Go Live from the #CMAawards Red Carpet The Country Music Association has surpassed one million digital fans, followers and subscribers. The total includes audiences on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube as well as mobile subscribers and “CMA Exclusive” e-mail subscribers. And the figure is growing daily as excitement builds for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” “With this accomplishment, CMA has surpassed all competing award show organizations, including the Grammy ... Read more

Downtown Nashville will be making a few traffic adjustments in preparation for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards,” airing on the ABC Television Network, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (7:00-10:00 PM/CT) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Production set-up for the CMA Awards will require special traffic patterns.   Saturday, Nov. 5 Beginning at 9:00 AM/CT, Demonbreun Street will close between Fourth Avenue South and Fifth Avenue South.   Sunday, Nov. 6 At ... Read more

Two-Year Commitment Begins with Autographed Camaro To Be Auctioned Off To Benefit Music Education Initiative Chevrolet, the official ride of Country Music, is joining forces with the Country Music Association (CMA) to shine a light on music education by partnering with Keep the Music Playing, CMA’s music education initiative. To kick off their two-year commitment to Keep the Music Playing, Chevy has donated a 2012 Camaro convertible which will be ... Read more

Exclusive Rehearsal Footage and Interviews Available in Three Video Highlights Packages With Feeds Beginning Monday, Nov. 7 CMA will provide up-to-the-minute rehearsal footage and interviews with nominees and performers appearing on “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” in three Video Highlights Package feeds beginning Monday, Nov. 7. “The 45th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 ... Read more

"The 45th Annual CMA Awards" is a week away, but the nominees were already celebrating last night at a dinner in their honor at The Pinnacle at Symphony Place in Nashville. "Keith Urban proposed the idea of CMA hosting a private event to honor all of our nominees," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "It was a great idea and an excellent opportunity for our nominees and CMA Broadcast ... Read more

Matt Nathanson to Perform with Sugarland Laura Bell Bundy to Host and Present Awards During Pre-Telecast Ceremony "American Idol" runner-up Lauren Alaina, 2005 CMA Horizon Award winner Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and six-time CMA Award winner Reba, and 1997 CMA Horizon Award winner LeAnn Rimes are the first artists and celebrities to be announced as presenters on "The 45th ... Read more

"THE 45th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" ARE SOLD OUT For the third consecutive year, all available tickets for "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)" have been sold. "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted for the fourth year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.    "The Awards have sold out the past two years, but this ... Read more

Reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton has invited legendary singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins to join him during a performance of the classic hit "Footloose" as the opening song for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards." "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers for ... Read more

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” The three guitar virtuosos’ performance saluting the legendary singer/musician will be a highlight of “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.”    “The 45th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted ... Read more

NASHVILLE - As excitement builds towards "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," the Country Music Association and the ABC Television Network are giving fans an exclusive sneak peek at "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)." "CMA Close Up Presents Road to the CMA Awards" is a half-hour special packed with artist interviews and highlights from past CMA Awards. The special will air on local ABC affiliates between Friday, Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 9. Fans ... Read more

NASHVILLE - The Macy's Walk of Stars will be the official kick-off for "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)" at the red carpet artist arrivals, fan paparazzi bleachers, and global media interviews for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. "Macy's is America's most popular store and CMA represents America's most popular music," said Sheri Warnke, CMA Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. "The Macy's Walk ... Read more

International icon Lionel Richie will release Tuskegee, his much-anticipated Country duets album, in March on Mercury Nashville, after debuting songs on the national broadcast of "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," airing live Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   During the broadcast Richie will perform select duets of his runaway hits with Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, and Rascal Flatts. Richie is no stranger to the ... Read more

NASHVILLE - Fans can build their CMA Awards nominee dream team with the all new MyPicks game on CMAawards.com. The game, similar to a fantasy football league, allows players to gain points as their CMA Picks win CMA Awards during "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and broadcast live on the ABC Television Network. Players choose ... Read more

NASHVILLE - "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)" now has official merchandise items available for purchase on CMAawards.com. Nine unique pieces were created for the event including a hat, tote bag, coffee mug, and six apparel items. "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.  The event will be hosted for the fourth consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie ... Read more

Two-Hour Special Tapes Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; Tickets Available for $25 For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host “CMA Country Christmas,” which is scheduled to air Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   The two-hour television special, which is produced by CMA, will feature many of today’s top Country artists performing traditional holiday favorites and sharing their ... Read more

NASHVILLE - For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host "CMA Country Christmas," which is scheduled to air Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. The two-hour television special, which is produced by CMA, will feature many of today's top Country artists performing traditional holiday favorites and sharing their personal holiday traditions. "CMA Country Christmas" will tape in front of a live audience on ... Read more

NASHVILLE - The lineup for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" continues to grow with today's announcement that Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, and Zac Brown Band will perform on "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)." "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers include Jason ... Read more

The lineup for "The 45th Annual CMA Awards" continues to grow with today's announcement that Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, and Zac Brown Band will perform on "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)." "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, The ... Read more

NASHVILLE – Nominees Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Thompson Square, and Chris Young have joined the performance lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” Including the previously-announced The Band Perry, this will be first time since 2008 that all five nominees for CMA New Artist of the Year will perform on “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.” “The 45th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the ... Read more

Country superstar and 11-time CMA Award winner Tim McGraw surprised good friend Kix Brooks with news of his second win for CMA National Broadcast Personality of the Year. Brooks, host of “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” received the phone call during last night’s taping of the weekly countdown program. McGraw’s call wrapped up a day of surprises for several radio stations and broadcast professionals across the United States after ... Read more