Industry Photos (10-10-13)

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SOLID recently visited the charity Notes For Notes, donating $4,000 to the cause.

(L-R): Front row: Nick Oldham, Kent Wolfenbarger, Sarah McGrady, Sabrina Abrishamchian, Heather Dicus, Phil Gilley and Jamal Dotson. Back row: Jeff Hoehne, Leona Edwards, Wes Perry and Eric Wright.

(L-R): Front row: Nick Oldham, Kent Wolfenbarger, Sarah McGrady, Sabrina Abrishamchian, Heather Dicus, Phil Gilley and Jamal Dotson. Back row: Jeff Hoehne, Leona Edwards, Wes Perry and Eric Wright.

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Brenda Lee was among the artists and dignitaries on hand to help celebrate the Owen Bradley Music Festival in Westmoreland, Tenn. this past weekend. Organizers estimate approximately 2,000 attendees took part in the combined Owen Bradley Music Festival and Talent Search.

Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee

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Congratulations to songwriter-producer Luke Laird and his wife Beth Laird at Creative Nation. Their son Jake Robert Laird was born Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:19 a.m. “Jake Robert Laird came at 7:19am this morning : )  and I feel so blessed!!! 8lbs 7oz and 19in long,” Beth Laird shared via Twitter.

2013 'MusicRow' Award Winners Cash In During CMA Noms

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Kacey Musgraves accepts Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Kacey Musgraves accepts Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Photo: Isabel Ross


This past year may be officially remembered for the rise of female artist Kacey Musgraves, who swept the 25th Annual industry-voted MusicRow Awards earlier this summer.
When the Country Music Association revealed final nominees for it’s 47th Annual ballot this week (Sept. 9), the MusicRow’s Breakthrough Songwriter, Artist and Song of the Year winner stood again at the forefront––receiving a possibility to win eight association trophies. The Mercury Nashville newcomer not only swept this year’s MusicRow Awards but was also nominated more than any other artist on the CMA ballot.
In addition to Musgraves’ success, MusicRow’s Song of the Year (tie) winners, “I Drive Your Truck” (Jessi Alexander/Connie Harrington/Jimmy Yeary) and “Merry Go ‘Round” (Musgraves/Josh Osbourne/Shane McAnally) were each also nominated for Country Music Association trophies. McAnally, who graced the cover of MusicRow’s (June/July) Print magazine, is a recipient of four 2013 CMA nods himself.
Reigning MusicRow Producer of the Year Dann Huff similarly received CMA ballot nods including Album of the Year and Musician of the Year. Paul Franklin, MusicRow’s Top 10 Album All-Star Musician of the Year (Steel Guitar) also received a nomination for the Association’s Musician of the Year.
MusicRow extends a sincere congratulations to it’s reigning Awards winners at this year’s 47th Annual CMA Awards show, which airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8 pm ET on ABC.
The third and final CMA ballot will be emailed to Association members Thursday, Oct. 10. Voting for the final ballot ends Monday, Oct. 28 (5 p.m. CT).

Restless Heart Decking Halls With New Music This Year

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4_w375_h339_s1_PL15_PCffffffRestless Heart is celebrating the season this year with a brand new, first-ever holiday album, A Restless Heart Christmas, due out Oct. 29. The Red River Entertainment project will include standards like “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” and an a cappella version of “Silent Night,” along with two previously unreleased tracks.
The band is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary with the release of the new 10-track project, which was produced by Restless Heart’s Greg Jennings. “Christmas is my favorite holiday,” said lead singer Larry Stewart of the upcoming release.  “It’s hard to believe that we didn’t do this album earlier in our career.  But it’s pretty cool that we can release our first Christmas album on our 30th anniversary!”
A Restless Heart Christmas Track Listing:
1.  Season of Harmony
2.  Tennessee Christmas
3.  O Holy Night
4.  Old Toy Trains
5.  Silent Night
6.  Jingle Bell Rock
7.  Angels We Have Heard On High
8.  Little Drummer Boy
9.  The Christmas Song
10.  Santa’s Prayer

Big D & Bubba Morning Show Leaves Premiere

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Screen Shot 2013-09-10 at 2.13.41 PMAfter calling Premiere home for eight years, effective January 6, 2014, The Big D & Bubba Show will join Compass Media Networks who will exclusively manage all aspects of national advertising sales, affiliate marketing, and syndication. Together, the co-hosts released a statement that they have formed Silverfish Media for their own production and programming.
“We’re stoked about the next chapter in our professional lives and so appreciative of our partnerships with our existing advertisers and radio stations,” said Bubba, co-host of the show.
“We’re ready for the next evolution of the show,” added co-host Big D. “We’ve formed our own company, Silverfish Media, to give us control of programming and production on all platforms–radio, digital, and TV. We are very excited to work with Compass as our partner.”
“Big D & Bubba are proven winners. We are elated to work with them,” said Peter Kosann, CEO & Founder of Compass Media Networks.

iTunes Radio Launches; iOS 7, iPhone5c and 5s Revealed

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itunes radioApple has officially entered into internet radio. The highly anticipated iTunes Radio was announced during a press event this afternoon (Sept. 10) at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters. The radio service will be part of the iOS 7 update on Sept. 18. The service allows users to create their own stations and to purchase songs that they hear. It comes with more than 200 features. Several outlets offered live blogs of the press conference (here, here and here).
Apple also brought good news for iPhone users, revealing a Sept. 20 date for upgraded models. Next month, Apple plans to ship its 700 millionth iOS device. The iPhone 5S, an upgrade from iPhone 5, was also announced. With looks similar to the iPhone 5, the upgrade comes in new colors, including silver, gray and gold. It also holds an A7 chip, which, according to Apple, is the first 64-bit chip in a smartphone. Additionally there is an improved camera, and fingerprint-based security, which also are said to validate iTunes store purchases.
The company also announced the new iPhone 5C, which cost $99 each. The low-cost phones feature a plastic back, available in several colors including green, white, blue, red and yellow. Apple’s Phil Schiller says “you won’t see seams, or part lines or joins,” and the device is crafted from hard-coated polycarbonate.
Apple additionally revealed its iWork suite of apps, which include Pages, Numbers, iMovie, Keynote, and iPhoto. These apps were previously featured as premium software available for purchase. “We think that iWork is a really key advantage for our customers’ productivity, and iPhoto and iMovie are great for their creativity,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “Almost all of our customers want these apps.”

Darius, Brad, Dwight Appear on New Country Kids Project

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093624943488.170x170-75Renowned children’s author/illustrator Sandra Boynton is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, and she recently released her latest project, Frog Trouble. The 12-song country compilation for kids finds Boynton partnering up with Dwight Yoakam, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Darius Rucker, Kacey Musgraves, Ben Folds, and others on original tunes she wrote for the fun-filled project and recorded in Nashville.
The Warner Bros. project debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Children’s Album Chart upon its release last week, and is Boynton’s first foray into country. The best-selling author of over 60 million books has also written and produced five albums and racked up nearly 3 million in sales. Her Philadelphia Chickens CD received a Grammy nomination and is nearing platinum status.
“It’s so exciting to finally send my first country album out into the wider world,” said Boynton about the new project. “I truly loved writing these songs. I loved working with every singer and every musician and every engineer on this album. Frog Trouble was everything collaboration should be, and I’m grateful and even a little stunned that it all came together in the way it did. I really can’t wait for people to hear it.”

Industry Ink (9-10-13)

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manuel photo 2013Fashion designer Manuel Cuevas, will hold the Grand Opening of his new retail space at 800 Broadway in downtown Nashville on Sept. 12th. The 3100 sq. ft. of space will showcase iconic couture Manuel designs and highlight the “New Vision” collection. Using cost-efficient design processes, Manuel’s “New Vision” is a collection of affordable pieces and one-of-a-kind items that will be 100% American made. “New Vision” includes apparel pieces and accessory items including leather goods, boots, dresses, pants, shirts, skirts and other creations for men and women at an affordable price point.
“We are excited about our new location and all that it represents,” stated Manuel. “The Nashville tourism, music and fashion communities have stood behind me for so many years. I am looking forward to sharing our new home with our friends and visitors who love Nashville as much as I do.”
The grand opening will feature light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and drawings for a special gift from Manuel. The evening will feature the music of Stephanie Urbina Jones, followed by Frank Ortega. The grand opening will be located at 800 Broadway in Nashville and will take place from 6p.m. until 8p.m. To RSVP for the grand opening, contact info@manuelcourture.com or 615-321-5444.

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Big Yellow Dog Music has signed 22-year-old singer-songwriter Maren Morris. Morris hails from Arlington, Texas, where she has had three songs on the Texas Music Chart, including the No. 1 song “All That It Takes.” Morris has also appeared with artists including Pat Green, Gary Allan, Marty Stuart, Radney Foster, Bob Schneider, Monte Montgomery and Eli Young Band.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Maren join the BYD family,” says Laura Wright, Big Yellow Dog Music’s Creative Director. “She’s a truly unique singer-songwriter who creates great music for all the right reasons. She’s the complete package, and we’re so lucky to have her!”

Pictured (L-R): Safford Motley's Scott Safford, Big Yellow Dog's Kerry O'Neil, Maren Morris, Kourtney Kirkpatrick, Laura Wright, BMI's Jody Williams and Big Yellow Dog's Brad Kennard

Pictured (L-R): Safford Motley’s Scott Safford, Big Yellow Dog’s Kerry O’Neil, Maren Morris, Kourtney Kirkpatrick, Laura Wright, BMI’s Jody Williams and Big Yellow Dog’s Brad Kennard

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Steven Gladstone

Steven Gladstone


Hutchins/Music Row Administrators Group will kick off its fall speaker series on Thursday, Sept. 19 at BMI’s 6th Floor Theater. The speaker for the event will be attorney Steven Gladstone,who will speak on how LLCs can be used by entertainment business owners for multiple reasons. Gladstone was recently featured on Forbes.com. Future speakers will include MusicSynk’s Robin Piscotta (October) and Country Radio Broadcasters’ Bill Mayne (November). To RSVP for one of the meetings, contact musicrowadmgroup@aol.com.

"The British Are Coming" To Nashville's Belcourt Taps

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belcourt taps logo111Several of Britain’s top songwriters are set to showcase their talents in Music City this month. The week-long live music event United Kingdom/Nashville Songwriter Exchange Collaboration will take place Sept. 16-25 and is open to the public.  Performances by these artists will be held each day and night at Nashville’s Belcourt Taps. The collaborations will include extensive songwriting sessions at the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Artists and writers taking part include James Otto, Trent Tomlinson, Lee Roy Parnell, Ira Dean, Marty Raybon, Hilary Williams, Steve O’Brien, Steve Cropper, Earl Bud Lee, Brad Stewart and Will Rambeaux. Other special guests will include Roger Cook, Anthony Smith, Shannon Lawson, King’s Bullet, Sammy Hudson, Dan Daley, Steve O’Brien, ISHI, Daisy Mallory, The Band 13, Chas Sandford, Blue Miller, James House, BREE, Natasha Borzilova, Lotte Mullan, Paul Steel, Matt May, Mark Hill, Jessica Sharman, TJ Howard, Allen McKendree, Travis Gilbert, Stewart Mann and Statesboro Revue.
“I’m excited to unite these two cultures together,” expressed Rose Melillo, industry veteran and owner of Belcourt Taps. “Nashville has many talented performers and for the UK to see that and believe in our artists is surreal.”
In exchange, The British Government will be repeating the process in Brighton, England next year by inviting Nashville acts for their showcase event called “The Great Escape.” In addition to the support of the UKTI and NSAI, sponsors include Spokes Buzz, Band Swap, Czann’s Brewing Company, and New Belgium Brewing. Executive chef Jane Marcum will be catering all the private parties during this week. Any donations and money raised during this event will go straight to Last Chance For Animals (LCA), a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation.
For a full performance schedule of shows at Nashville’s Belcourt Taps, visit belcourttaps.com.
 

CMA Announces 2013 Broadcast Awards Finalists

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Pictured (L-R): Troy Tomlinson (CMA Chairman of the Board of Directors; Wariner; Sheri Warnke (CMA SVP of Marketing and Communications)

Pictured (L-R): Troy Tomlinson (CMA Chairman of the Board of Directors; Wariner; Sheri Warnke (CMA SVP of Marketing and Communications)


Artwork for "The 47th Annual CMA Awards"Steve Wariner revealed the CMA Broadcast Awards finalists this morning via Live Stream from CMA’s Nashville offices.
Normally, five finalists are selected for CMA Broadcast Personality and CMA Radio Station of the Year in four categories: Small, Medium, Large, and Major Market. However, the categories this year are especially competitive with ties in three categories. Large Market Personality of the Year has seven nominees vying for the trophy while Small Market Personality of the Year and Major Market Station of the Year each have six contenders.
The CMA Broadcast Award winners will be notified in mid-October and will be acknowledged at The 47th Annual CMA Awards, to be held Wed., Nov. 6 beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) and broadcast live by ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return to host the event for the sixth time. See the list of nominees in artist categories here.
The third and final ballot will be emailed to CMA members Thurs., Oct. 10. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends Mon., Oct. 28 (5:00 PM/CT).
Steve Wariner performs.

Steve Wariner performs.


CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
National 

  • “American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Cumulus Media Networks
  • “The Crook & Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) –  Jim Owens Entertainment and Premiere Networks
  • “The Lia Show” (Lia Knight) – Dial Global

Major Market

  • “Ben & Matt in the Morning!” (Ben Campbell and Matt McAllister) – KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
  • “Cornbread Morning Show” (Jeff Law, Judi Diamond, and Mac Douglas) – WIL, St. Louis, Mo.
  • “The Doc and Andie Show” (Ken Medek, Andie Summers, and Kevin Crockett) – WXTU, Philadelphia, Pa.
  • “Laurie DeYoung Morning Show” (Laurie DeYoung, Mark Williams, Jeff St. Pierre, and Claire Scattergood) – WPOC, Baltimore, Md.
  • “Paul Schadt Morning Show” (Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, and Geof Knight) – WKKT, Charlotte-Gastonia, N.C./ Rock Hill, S.C.

Large Market

  • Angie Ward – WTQR, Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, N.C.
  • “Brian and Amanda in the Morning” (Brian Phillips and Amanda Leonardo) – WCTK, Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, R.I.
  • “Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Jeff “Maverick” Bolen, and Jason Statt) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • “Jim, Deb & Kevin” (Jim Denny, Deborah Honeycutt, and Kevin Freeman) – WFMS, Indianapolis, Ind.
  • “Mornings with Dave O’Brien” (Dave O’Brien) – WLHK, Indianapolis, Ind.
  • “Q Morning Crew” (Mike Wheless, Marty Young, and Janie Carothers) – WQDR, Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
  • “The Tige & Daniel Morning Show” (Tige Rodgers and Daniel Baker) – WTQR, Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, N.C.

Medium Market

  • “The 95 KSJ Country Breakfast Club with Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell” (Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell) – WKSJ, Mobile, Ala.
  • “Andy and Alison and the Morning Crew” (Andy Ritchie, Alison West, and Jimmy Holt) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn.
  •  “Kevin Richards Show” (Kevin Richards) – WGNA, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, N.Y.
  • “Steve & Gina and the Kat 103 Morning Show” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha, Neb./Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • “Tom and Becky in the Morning” (Becky Palmer and Tom Owens), WBBS, Syracuse, N.Y.

Small Market

  • “Barrett, Fox & Berry” (Bill Barrett, Tim Fox, and Tracy Berry) – KKNU, Eugene-Springfield, Ore.
  • “The Good Morning Guys” (Brian Gary, Todd Harding, and Susan Moore) – KUAD, Ft. Collins-Greeley, Colo.
  • “Middays with Philip Gibbons” (Philip Gibbons) – WGSQ, Cookeville, Tenn.
  • “The Monk & Kelly Show” (Jonathon Monk and Dianna Kelly) – WGSQ, Cookeville, Tenn.
  •  “Officer Don and DeAnn” (Don Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky.
  • “Scotty & Cara in the Morning” (Scotty Cox and Cara Denis) – KCLR, Columbia, Mo.

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:
Major Market
KUPL – Portland, Ore.
WIL – St. Louis, Mo.
WKIS – Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, Fla.
WMZQ – Washington, D.C.
WPOC – Baltimore, Md.
WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa.
Large Market
KAJA – San Antonio, Texas
WCTK – Providence-Warwick-Pawtucket, R.I.
WFMS – Indianapolis, Ind.
WLHK – Indianapolis, Ind.
WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
Medium Market
KSSN – Little Rock, Ark.
KUZZ – Bakersfield, Calif.
KXKT – Omaha, Neb./Council Bluffs, Iowa
WBBS – Syracuse, N.Y.
WYRK – Buffalo-Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Small Market
KCLR – Columbia, Mo.
WGSQ – Cookeville, Tenn.
WKSF – Asheville, N.C.
WLLR – Quad Cities-Davenport-Rock Island, Iowa/Moline, Ill.
WXFL– Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Swift, Musgraves Top 47th Annual CMA Awards Nominations

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Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift tie with six nominations each for the 2013 CMA Awards.

Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift tie with six nominations each for the 2013 CMA Awards.


Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift top this year’s nominees for the 47th Annual CMA Awards with six nominations apiece (full list below). Musgraves is up for Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year; and picked up two more nominations for Album of the Year for Same Trailer Different Park and Single of the Year for “Merry Go ‘Round,” which she produced with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally. In the Song of the Year category (which is presented to songwriters) she is nominated twice, once for “Merry Go ‘Round” with songwriters Josh Osborne and McAnally and for Lambert’s hit “Mama’s Broken Heart” with songwriters Brandy Clark and McAnally.
Swift is already familiar with the winner’s circle at the CMA Awards, and she has earned another six nominations this year including Entertainer of the Year; Female Vocalist of the Year; Album of the Year for Red, which was produced by Jeff Bhasker, Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, Dann Huff, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin, Shellback, Butch Walker, Dan Wilson and Swift; and nominations for “Highway Don’t Care” with Tim McGraw and Urban for Single, Musical Event, and Music Video of the Year. Swift now has 21 CMA Awards nominations and seven wins including two for Entertainer of the Year (2009, 2011), which ties her with Barbara Mandrell for wins in that category by a female artist.
Miranda Lambert, the CMA’s reigning Female Vocalist, and Blake Shelton, the reigning Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year, received five nominations each. Lambert received three individual nominations for Female Vocalist, Music Video (“Mama’s Broken Heart,” directed by Trey Fanjoy) and Single of the Year, for “Mama’s Broken Heart” (produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf and Chuck Ainlay), with an additional two nominations with Pistol Annies. Shelton earned five nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Based on a True Story, produced by Scott Hendricks), Music Video of the Year (directed by Fanjoy) and Musical Event of the Year (“Boys ‘Round Here”). Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban each received four nominations for Country’s Biggest Night.
The first round of nominations were announced this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America by Sheryl Crow and Florida Georgia Line. Remaining categories were announced via livestream from Best Buy Theater in New York City.
The third and final ballot will be emailed to CMA members Thurs., Oct. 10. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends Mon., Oct. 28 (5:00 PM/CT). The 2013 Broadcast Awards finalists were also announced this morning from Nashville.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host the CMA Awards for the sixth consecutive year. The 47th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 6, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Tickets for the Annual Awards, as well as CMA Country Christmas, will go on sale Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets can be bought at ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or in person at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Box Office.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR 
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kacey Musgraves
Kip Moore
DUO OF THE YEAR
Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Sugarland
Love and Theft
Civil Wars
Thompson Square
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
Based on a True Story, Blake Shelton; Produced by Scott Hendricks; Warner Bros. Records
Blown Away, Carrie Underwood; Produced by Mark Bright; 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville
Red, Taylor Swift; Produced by Jeff Bhasker, Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, Dann Huff, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift, Butch Walker and Dan Wilson; Big Machine Records
Same Trailer, Different Park, Kacey Musgraves, Produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves; Mercury Records
Tornado, Little Big Town; Produced by Jay Joyce; Capitol Records Nashville
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
SONG OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Songwriter(s))
“I Drive Your Truck,”Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
“Merry Go Round,” Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osbourne and Shane McAnally
“Pontoon,” Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird and Barry Dean
“Wagon Wheel,” Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor
SINGLE OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line, Produced by Joey Moi, Republic Nashville
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw, Big Machine Records
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert, Produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf and Chuck Ainlay, RCA Nashville
“Merry Go Round,” Kacey Musgraves, Produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves, Mercury Records
“Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker, Produced by Frank Rogers, Capitol Records Nashville
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (Award goes to each Artist)
“Boys ‘Round Here,” Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies, Warner Bros. Records
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Republic Nashville
“Don’t Rush,” Kelly Clarkson featuring Vince Gill, 19 Recordings/RCA Records
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, Big Machine Records
“The Only Way I Know,” Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church, Broken Bow Records
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Director)
“Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood, Directed by Randee St. Nicholas
“Boys Round Here,” Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies, Directed by Trey Fanjoy
“Downtown,” Lady Antebellum, Directed by Peter Zavadil
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, Directed by Shane Drake
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert, Directed by Trey Fanjoy
“Tornado,” Little Big Town, Directed by Shane Drake
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally