John Hiatt, Patty Griffin To Headline Cross-County Lines Festival

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county linesPatty Griffin and John Hiatt are set to co-headline the 2nd Annual Cross-County Lines festival, presented by Nissan. The festival, which takes place May 31 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tenn., pays homage to roots-inspired music.

Also performing during the two-stage, seven-hour event are Ashley Monroe, “Stripes” singer-songwriter Brandy Clark, Parker Milsap, Joe Pug and Luther Dickinson.
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is located across the street from the Americana Music Association headquarters at the Factory at Franklin.
Last year’s inaugural event featured Jerry Douglas, Alison Krauss, Amos Lee and Shawn Colvin, among others.
AEG-TMG will co-produce the event, which begins at 4:30 p.m., with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $35 per person, and will be available to the public beginning Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. CT at Ticketmaster and The Franklin Theatre box office.
 

Songwriter Signings (4/7/14)

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studio gold music111Gold Music, Inc., has announced the signing of Mary W. Francis. Francis, a Nashville native, has a catalog that includes the hits “Whiskey, If You Were A Woman” (Highway 101), and “Tonight The Heartache’s On Me” (The Dixie Chicks).
“We are so pleased to get to work with Mary. She is very well known around Nashville, and such a superb lyricist. We look forward to working with her to promote her music and helping her reach her full potential,” stated Mike Mouret, president of Studio Gold Music.
Studio Gold Music, Inc., is an independent publishing company headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., that offers traditional publishing, single-song publishing and related promotional activities.

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Christopher Roberts

Chris Roberts


Catch This Music LLC (CTM) has signed Chris Roberts to CTM Writers INK – a publishing division of Catch This Music.
“Chris has become a great friend not only to me but many in the music community,” says CTM president Eddie Robba. “His songs have character, spunk and that little something extra that attracts the listener. We are honored to have Chris join our team of creators here at CTM. When you know it’s the right move you just make it, and that’s what I did signing Chris Roberts.”
 
 

In Photos: ACM Party For A Cause

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The 2nd Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival, hosted by Outnumber Hunger, launched Friday (April 4) at the LINQ with headlining trio Rascal Flatts. The “Outnumber Hunger Live!” concert featured Florida Georgia Line, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, The Cadillac Three, Will Hoge, Chase Rice and Charlie Worsham.
On Saturday (April 5), headliner Keith Urban anchored the second evening of the Party For A Cause Festival. Lee Brice, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Kip Moore, Joe Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Chris Young, Love and Theft, Parmalee, Joel Crouse, Jon Pardi, Leah Turner, Austin Webb and Dan + Shay performed.
Photos: Getty Images for ACM

Pictured (L-R): Cassadee Pope, Thomas Rhett

Pictured (L-R): Cassadee Pope, Thomas Rhett


Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham


Pictured (L-R): Danielle Bradbery and Raelynn

Pictured (L-R): Danielle Bradbery and RaeLynn


Rascal Flatts perform.

Rascal Flatts perform.


Pictured (L-R): Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge

Pictured (L-R): Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge


Keith Urban

Keith Urban


Pictured: The Swon Brothers with Jerrod Niemann.

Pictured: The Swon Brothers with Jerrod Niemann.

Artist Updates (4/7/14)

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Hunter Hayes


The Academy of Country Music and CBS have revealed the launch of a new performance in the “ACM Sessions” online concert series. “ACM Sessions” with singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes is available at cbs.com. Artists who have previously appeared on “ACM Sessions” include Luke Bryan, Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore and Jerrod Niemann.
Hayes’ ACM Sessions includes a performance of his hit song “Wanted,” a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for his We’re Not Invisible Tour and more.
 

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Mark Collie


101 Ranch Films, a division of 101 Ranch Records LLC, has announced the completion of The Mountain, a documentary film from accomplished singer and songwriter Mark Collie. The Mountain, directed by Ken Mandel, will screen at select film festivals in late 2014.
The film’s trailer is currently available on YouTube.

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Bigger Picture Group’s Chelsea Bain recently opened for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Sammy Hagar.

Chelsea Bain (l) and Sammy Hagar.

Chelsea Bain (l) and Sammy Hagar.


 
 
 

ACMs Earn Highest Evening Ratings

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Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift.

Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift.


And the winner is…the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, bringing in a peak audience tally of 14.14 million live+SD viewers for the April 6 broadcast, according to Zap2It.
Immediate ratings were down slightly from last year’s highest measure since 1998, 15.38 million viewers, up from the prior year’s 12.2 million viewers. Official numbers are forthcoming, taking into account delayed viewing, which has become increasingly important to boost total audience metrics.
Initial ratings for the three-hour CBS awards show came in at 3.3 for adults 18-49 from 8-11:00 p.m., down from last year’s 4.3 with the same demographic. CBS, which also carried 60 Minutes for the lead in, ranked No. 1 throughout the evening in viewers and adults 18-49.
Trailing networks included ABC with America’s Funniest Home Videos, Once Upon A Time, Revenge and the second-highest viewed program of the evening, Resurrection. The Simpsons, Family Guy and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey helped push Fox in third place ahead of NBC.
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ACM Awards Win Vegas Jackpot

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Dark songs require dark shades—Eric Church wants his hometown back.

Dark songs require dark shades—Eric Church wants his hometown back.


Selfie time! Co-hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton search for the biggest stars in the room—decide they are the biggest stars.

Selfie time! Co-hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton search for the biggest stars in the room; determine that they are the biggest stars.


“I always said I have the best fans,” noted George Strait as he accepted Entertainer of the Year honors at last night’s (April 6) ACM Awards, “and I heard this is a fan-voted award, so I rest my case.” Making it two-for-two, Strait also took home the top trophy at the November CMA Awards.
The ACM show brought a galaxy’s worth of Country star power to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The string of excellent performances—ten, in fact, before the first award was handed out— surely left fans satisfied. Still, there were a few black holes in the line up. Nominees Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood presented but didn’t perform. Nor did Album of the Year winner Kacey Musgraves. Meanwhile artists Strait, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum and co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan took the stage twice each, either to sing their own songs, or to assist another artist.
Hunter Hayes gives a powerful performance of "Invisible."

Hunter Hayes gives a powerful performance of “Invisible.”


Hunter Hayes had the best stage set of the evening. He donned an all-black wardrobe and played “Invisible” in front of an orchestra dressed in white with white instruments, while contrasting black and white images danced on the video screen. The production for Eric Church’s “Give Me Back My Hometown” included the film-like music video in the background and a graveyard setting in the foreground. As always, he delivered with passion. Lady A’s pairing with iconic songstress Stevie Nicks was a stripped down vocal dream of “Golden” and “Rhiannon.” Tim McGraw offered an old-Hollywood take on his new song “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” and was joined by Faith Hill where they seemed to share an endearing moment. It was also good to see a performance by mega-star Toby Keith, who is sometimes absent from Country’s trophyfests.
Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks were enthralling.

Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks were enthralling.


Show opener The Band Perry scored with plenty of family-sized energy. Brad Paisley’s poolside performance of “River Bank” was sunny fun. Keith Urban brought three drummers to the party for “Even The Stars Fall 4 U.” Lambert, Strait, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker gave solid performances. Sheryl Crow and Dierks Bentley teamed for his hit “I Hold On,” from his highly listenable set Riser, (one of this year’s best releases).
At the ACM Fan Jam at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, FGL and Bryan sang “This Is How We Roll” with an exciting mash-up of sky-high flames and summersaulting bike tricks.
Justin Moore, who barely squeezed in a nomination for New Artist, took home that fan-voted prize. Brett Eldredge, Kip Moore and Lee Brice had abbreviated performance slots. Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck” earned Song of the Year for writers Jessi Alexander, Jimmy Yeary, and Connie Harrington. Often an astute predictor of awards to follow, MusicRow subscriber members voted it MusicRow Song of the Year in 2013.
Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary accept Song of the Year honors.

Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary accept Song of the Year honors.


Back at the MGM, charmer Shelton reiterated that he’s equally adept at delivering a ballad as a bro-country smash, performing the sexy tune “My Eyes” with Gwen Sebastian on a romantic, candlelit stage.
Bryan and Shelton shared plenty of camaraderie as co-hosts, and while the jokes were mostly funny, they borrowed a little too much from this year’s other awards shows, including a selfie photo, Travolta-ized name mispronunciation, and Daft Punk space helmets.
Underwood won in the style department.

Underwood won in the style department.


Shelton also teamed with Shakira for “Medicine.” His fellow coach on The Voice makes the morning-after worst-dressed list with her red lingerie slip. Making the best-dressed list are the silver glam gowns worn by Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood; as well as Luke Bryan, who donned a sharp springtime suit for hosting duties and switched to black leather jacket for his performance of “Play It Again.”
With so ACM many highlights, fans are likely ready to play it again. And their year-long wait will be well worth it, because the 2015 move to the home of the Dallas Cowboys is sure to bring Texas-sized entertainment.
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McGraw and Hill still have spades of onstage chemistry.

McGraw and Hill still have spades of onstage chemistry.


Photos courtesy of ACM.

Lambert Reveals Tracklist For 'Platinum'

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platinum111Miranda Lambert welcomes several guests on her new studio album, Platinum, which is set for a June 3 release. The Academy of Country Music Awards’ reigning Female Vocalist of the Year (and a record-breaking five-time winner of the honor) brings fellow Country singers, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town, as well as bluegrass band The Time Jumpers.
As previously reported, Underwood appears on “Somethin’ Bad,” while Little Big Town guests on “Smokin’ and Drinkin'”. The Time Jumpers show off their ace musicianship in “All That’s Left,” penned by Tom T. Hall and Dixie Hall.
Lambert had a hand in writing eight of the album’s generous 16 tracks. Other songwriters include Natalie Hemby, Jimmy Robbins, Shane McAnally, Riscilla Renea, Scotty Wray, Nicolle Galyon, Ashley Monroe, Jessi Alexander, Luke Laird, Brett James and many others.
1. Girls – Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby/Jimmy Robbins
2. Platinum – Miranda Lambert/Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby
3. Little Red Wagon – Audra Mae/Joe Ginsberg
4. Smokin’ and Drinkin’ (feat. Little Big Town) – Natalie Hemby/Luke Laird/Shane McAnally
5. Priscilla – Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby/Jimmy Robbins
6. Automatic – Miranda Lambert/Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby
7. Bathroom Sink – Miranda Lambert
8. Old Sh!t – Brent Cobb/Neil Mason
9. All That’s Left (feat. The Time Jumpers) – Dixie Hall/Tom T. Hall
10. Gravity Is a B**ch – Miranda Lambert/Scotty Wray
11. Babies Makin’ Babies – Nicolle Galyon/Natalie Hemby/Jimmy Robbins
12. Somethin’ Bad (duet with Carrie Underwood) – Chris DeStefano/Brett James/Priscilla Renea
13. Holding On to You – Miranda Lambert/Jessi Alexander/Ashley Monroe
14. Two Rings Shy – Miranda Lambert/Brandy Clark/Heather Little
15. Hard Staying Sober – Miranda Lambert/Natalie Hemby/Luke Laird
16. Another Sunday in the South – Miranda Lambert/Jessi Alexander/Ashley Monroe

[Updated] In Photos: 49th Annual ACM Awards After-Parties

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Award winners, nominees, and label execs partied into the wee hours in Las Vegas after last night’s 49th Annual Academy of Country Music awards, as label groups hosted festivities to celebrate their various trophy winners and nominees.
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Big Machine Label Group’s post-ACM celebration in Las Vegas.

Pictured (L-R): First Row – THE CADILLAC THREE’s Neil Mason, Kelby Ray, Jaren Johnston, ELI YOUNG BAND’s Jon Jones, Mike Eli, Chris Thompson, James Young; Second Row – BMLG’s NIKKI BURNS, RASCAL FLATTS’ Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, MOTLEY CRUE’s Vince Neil, TIM McGRAW, BMLG’s SCOTT BORCHETTA, ACM New Artist of the Year JUSTIN MOORE, RAELYNN, DANIELLE BRADBERY, RASCAL FLATTS’ Jay DeMarcus, ACM Vocal Group of the Year THE BAND PERRY’s Kimberly Perry, Neil Perry; Third Row – BMLG’s JAKE BASDEN, JACK PURCELL, MANDY McCORMACK, JOHN ZARLING, MATTHEW HARGIS, AMY STALEY, SANDI SPIKA BORCHETTA, ANDREW KAUTZ, KELLY RICH, LOIS WHITE, CHRIS STACEY, JACKIE CAMPBELL, MIKE MOLINAR, ALEX HEDDLE, JIMMY HARNEN, ALLISON JONES, RAY PRONTO, ACM Vocal Group of the Year THE BAND PERRY’s Reid Perry

Pictured (L-R): First Row – The Cadillac Three’s Neil Mason, Kelby Ray, Jaren Johnston, Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones, Mike Eli, Chris Thompson, James Young; Second Row – BMLG’s Nikki Burns, Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney, Gary Levox, Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, Tim Mcgraw, BMLG’s Scott Borchetta, ACM New Artist Of The Year Justin Moore, Raelynn, Danielle Bradbery, Rascal Flatts’ Jay Demarcus, ACM Vocal Group Of The Year The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry, Neil Perry; Third Row – BMLG’s Jake Basden, Jack Purcell, Mandy Mccormack, John Zarling, Matthew Hargis, Amy Staley, Sandi Spika Borchetta, Andrew Kautz, Kelly Rich, Lois White, Chris Stacey, Jackie Campbell, Mike Molinar, Alex Heddle, Jimmy Harnen, Allison Jones, Ray Pronto, ACM Vocal Group Of The Year The Band Perry’s Reid Perry

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SESAC’s post-ACM party at Rouge nightclub in Las Vegas.

Pictured (left to right): SESAC’s Tim Fink, producer Laura Huie, AristoMedia’s Jeff Walker, DigSin’s Jay Frank and SESAC’s Ellen Truley.

Pictured (left to right): SESAC’s Tim Fink, producer Laura Huie, AristoMedia’s Jeff Walker, DigSin’s Jay Frank and SESAC’s Ellen Truley. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg


Pictured (L-R): Magic Mustang Publishing’s Juli Newton Griffith with singer Dustin Lynch and SESAC’s Shannan Hatch.

Pictured (L-R): Magic Mustang Publishing’s Juli Newton Griffith with singer Dustin Lynch and SESAC’s Shannan Hatch. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg


Pictured (L-R): This Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, songwriter Connie Harrington, Shannan Hatch and songwriter and publishing executive Jon Mabe.

Pictured (L-R): This Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, songwriter Connie Harrington, Shannan Hatch and songwriter and publishing executive Jon Mabe. Photo: Gabe Ginsberg

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UMG Nashville’s post-ACM celebration

Pictured: ACM presenter David Nail, ACM co-host Luke Bryan, Eric Paslay, UMG Nashville Sr. VP, Marketing Cindy Mabe, ACM nominee and performer Kip Moore, ACM performer Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, ACM nominee and performer Darius Rucker, UMG Nashville SVP/COO Tom Becci, Kelleigh Bannen and ACM nominee Little Big Town's Phillip Sweet

Pictured: ACM presenter David Nail, ACM co-host Luke Bryan, Eric Paslay, UMG Nashville Sr. VP, Marketing Cindy Mabe, ACM nominee and performer Kip Moore, ACM performer Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, ACM nominee and performer Darius Rucker, UMG Nashville Sr. VP/COO Tom Becci, Kelleigh Bannen and ACM nominee Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet.  Photo Credit: Alan Poizner


Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville SVP/COO Tom Becci; George Strait; Kacey Musgraves and UMG Nashville Sr. VP, A&R Brian Wright

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Sr. VP/COO Tom Becci; George Strait; Kacey Musgraves and UMG Nashville Sr. VP, A&R Brian Wright.  Photo Credit: Alan Poizner


Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville SVP/COO Tom Becci; Keith Urban and UMG Nashville Sr. VP, Marketing Cindy Mabe

Pictured (L-R): UMG Nashville Sr. VP/COO Tom Becci; Keith Urban and UMG Nashville Sr. VP, Marketing Cindy Mabe. Photo Credit: Alan Poizner

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Sony Music Nashville’s post-ACM celebration at the Mandarin Bar in Las Vegas.

Pictured (L-R): Chase Rice; Sony Music Nashville A&R VP Jim Catino, Sales VP Caryl Healey, and Chairman & CEO Gary Overton; Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson; Carrie Underwood; Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles; Miranda Lambert; Leah Turner; SMN Sr. VP Finance & Operations Mike Craft; RCA Nashville Sr. VP Natl. Promotion Keith Gale; SMN Sr. VP Marketing Paul Barnabee; Chris Young; and Arista Nashville Promotion VP Lesly Tyson. Photo: Meishach Moore / Christie’s Photographic Solutions

Pictured (L-R): Chase Rice; Sony Music Nashville A&R VP Jim Catino, Sales VP Caryl Healey, and Chairman & CEO Gary Overton; Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson; Carrie Underwood; Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles; Miranda Lambert; Leah Turner; SMN Sr. VP Finance & Operations Mike Craft; RCA Nashville Sr. VP Natl. Promotion Keith Gale; SMN Sr. VP Marketing Paul Barnabee; Chris Young; and Arista Nashville Promotion VP Lesly Tyson. Photo: Meishach Moore / Christie’s Photographic Solutions.


Pictured (L-R): Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson.

Pictured (L-R): Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles, Gary Overton, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson. Photo: Meishach Moore / Christie’s Photographic Solutions.


Chase Rice, Overton, Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson, Carrie Underwood, Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, and Leah Turner. Photo: Meishach Moore / Christie’s Photographic Solutions

Pictured (L-R): Chase Rice, Gary Overton, Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson, Carrie Underwood, Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, and Leah Turner. Photo: Meishach Moore / Christie’s Photographic Solutions

50th Anniversary of ACM Awards To Be Held at AT&T Stadium

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at the ACM Awards. Photo: ACM

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones with George Strait at the ACM Awards. Photo: ACM


During last night’s (April 6) 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and GM Jerry Jones, along with the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and fellow Texan George Strait shared the news that the 50th Anniversary of the ACM Awards will be broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8 p.m. ET live on CBS Television Network. According to Jones, the event will make use of Ranger Stadium, as well.
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will return to host the show, which will conclude three days of events, including the 3rd annual ACM Party For a Cause: 50 Years of Music & Memories, which is slated for April 17-18, 2015 in Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. The two-day outdoor music event will feature live Country music on multiple stages, a country marketplace with food trucks and vendors and more. The event will include more than 30 different artists, with participating artists to be announced at a later date.
“For our 50th Anniversary, we wanted to invite more fans than ever to our party,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “Tickets to the ACM Awards sell out in minutes, country fans make their vacation plans around our events. In 2015, we’ll celebrate with the biggest group of mega artists at ACM Party for a Cause and allow more music fans to experience the awards by hosting it in the premier stadium in the country.”
“I won my first ACM in 1984, and to see a landmark event like the ACM Awards move to one of the biggest venues in the country to create a historical country music experience of this magnitude, it is a testament to the fans,” said Strait. “I am thrilled to have been a part of the announcement of this milestone event coming to my home state of Texas.”
Tickets for the event–including a singular, exclusive ACM Awards golden anniversary will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at ticketmaster.com.

2014 ACM Winners

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George Strait wins Entertainer of the Year at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

George Strait wins Entertainer of the Year at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Photo: ACM


George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean were among the big winners at the 49th Academy of Country Music awards. Strait won Entertainer of the Year. Lambert took home the Female Vocalist of the Year honor, as well as the Single Record of the Year honor for “Mama’s Broken Heart.” Musgraves, who was a co-writer on “Mama’s Broken Heart” along with Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark, earned Album of the Year for her debut album, Same Trailer, Different Park. Aldean took home Male Vocalist of the Year.
Lambert and Keith Urban won Vocal Event of the Year honors for “We Were Us”; Urban also has producer credit on the song. He also made an appearance in the Taylor Swift/Tim McGraw video “Highway Don’t Care,” which garnered the Video of the Year honor.
The Band Perry took home honors as Vocal Group of the Year, while Aldean won Male Vocalist of the Year. Lee Brice‘s “I Drive Your Truck,” penned by Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander and Jimmy Yeary, took home Song of the Year honors. MusicRow subscriber members also voted “…Truck” Song of the Year for last year’s MusicRow Awards.
Florida Georgia Line was named Vocal Duo of the Year, while Justin Moore earned the Best New Artist trophy. Merle Haggard was also honored (on his birthday) with the prestigious Crystal Milestone Award, presented by Garth Brooks.
At the top of the program, it was announced that in 2015, the 50th Anniversary Academy of Country Music Awards will be held at the AT&T Stadium (formerly known as Cowboys Stadium) in Dallas, Texas.
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The Band Perry wins Vocal Group of the Year.

The Band Perry wins Vocal Group of the Year.


Nominees (winners marked in bold):
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Lee Brice
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
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Trisha Yearwood (l) and Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert (r).


Female Vocalist of the Year
Sheryl Crow
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Thompson Square
Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
New Artist of the Year (previously announced semi-finalists)
Brett Eldredge
Justin Moore
Kip Moore

Florida Georgia Line wins Vocal Duo of the Year. Photo: ACM

Florida Georgia Line wins Vocal Duo of the Year. Photo: ACM


Album of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Based On A True Story… – Blake Shelton
Producer: Scott Hendricks; Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Crash My Party – Luke Bryan
Producer: Jeff Stevens; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
Here’s To The Good Times – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi; Record Label: Republic Nashville
Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves; Record Label: Mercury Records
Two Lanes Of Freedom – Tim McGraw
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records
Jason Aldean wins Male Vocalist of the Year. Photo: ACM

Jason Aldean wins Male Vocalist of the Year. Photo: ACM


Single Record of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi; Record Label: Republic Nashville
“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records
“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Producers: Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs, Matt McClure; Record Label: Curb Records
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf; Record Label: RCA Nashville
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Producer: Frank Rogers; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
Justin Moore earns New Artist of the Year. Photo: ACM

Justin Moore earns New Artist of the Year. Photo: ACM


Song of the Year [Award To Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
“Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)” – Gary Allan
Songwriters: Gary Allan, Hillary Lindsey, Matthew Warren
Publishers: Always Alone Songs (ASCAP), Crystal Beach Music (BMI), Raylene Music (ASCAP)
“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Jimmy Yeary
Publishers: Beattyville Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Great Day At This Music (BMI), Happy Tears Music (ASCAP), Vistaville Music (ASCAP), Watch This Girl Publishing (BMI)
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Songwriters: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: 351 Music (BMI), Crazy Water Music (ASCAP), Little Blue Egg (ASCAP), Songs of Parallel (ASCAP), Vista Loma Music (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
“Mine Would Be You” – Blake Shelton
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Deric Ruttan
Publishers: Doc and Maggie Music (ASCAP), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Get A Load Of This Music (ASCAP), Great Day At This Music (BMI), Hopeless Rose Music (ASCAP), Vistaville Music (ASCAP), Watch This Girl Publishing (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Songwriters: Bob Dylan, Ketch Secor
Publishers: Blood Donor Music (BMI), Special Rider Music (SESAC)
 
Garth Brooks presents Merle Haggard with the Crystal Milestone Award. Photo: ACM

Garth Brooks presents Merle Haggard with the Crystal Milestone Award. Photo: ACM


Video of the Year [Award To Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
“Better Dig Two” – The Band Perry
Producer: Eric Williams
Director: Declan Whitebloom
“Blowin’ Smoke” – Kacey Musgraves
Producer: Josh Goldstein
Director: Honey
“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Tameron Hedge, Chandra LaPlume
Director: Shane Drake
“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Producer: Karen Martin
Director: Eric Welch
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Reagan Rosson
Director: Trey Fanjoy
“Two Black Cadillacs” – Carrie Underwood
Producer: Steve Lamar
Director: P.R. Brown
Vocal Event of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
“Boys ‘Round Here” – Blake Shelton Featuring Pistol Annies & Friends
Producer: Scott Hendricks; Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
“Cruise (Remix)” – Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly
Producers: Joey Moi, Jason Nevins; Record Label: Republic Nashville
“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Producer: Frank Rogers; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
“We Were Us” – Keith Urban And Miranda Lambert
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban; Record Labels: Capitol Records Nashville, Hit Red Records, RCA Nashville
Off-camera 2014 ACM Winners were previously announced.
Off-camera radio winners were also previously announced.