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Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles to Host Another 'CMA Country Christmas'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:59:46 +0000

When country’s finest return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to film this year’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on November 10, there will be some familiar faces on stage — starting with the event’s host.

As she did last year, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will emcee the evening, which finds country stars sharing personal stories and performing some of their favorite holiday songs.

2011 CMA Awards Nominees to Be Announced September 6

Jeff Giles — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:46:13 +0000

On November 10, the 2011 CMA Awards will bring together country’s brightest stars for an evening of glamour, excitement, and live performances of the year’s biggest hits — but you won’t have to wait until then for the fun to start.

The announcement of this year’s nominees will be an event unto itself, featuring an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’ by The Band Perry and Jake Owen, as well as a Nashville press conference hosted by Jerrod Niemann and Thompson Square.

Brad Paisley And Carrie Underwood Will Host Awards Show Again [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:43:52 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have just announced that they were asked to return as the hosts for the 45th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards show in November 2011. The video that Brad and Carrie released on the CMA Facebook page was shot from the set of the video they’re currently shooting for the [...]

Hall Of Famer Ferlin Husky Dies [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:37:04 +0000

Ferlin Husky Passed away today at 2:15 PM. Husky had been suffering through a lengthy illness, according to his management. The Country Music Hall of Famer Ferlin Husky, was 85 and had been in failing health for a number of weeks. Ferlin was inducted into the Hall Of Fame last year at the same time [...]

Kix Brooks Announces 2011 HOF Inductees [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:10:03 +0000

Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and songwriter Bobby Braddock have been selected as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kix Brooks made the announcement during a Tuesday morning (March 1) press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville. The three will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during a medallion ceremony later this year.