CMA Reveals 2015 Broadcast Awards Finalists

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Big D and Bubba

Big D and Bubba Show

After helping Steven Tyler announce the nominees for the 2015 CMA Awards earlier this morning, Kelsea Ballerini teamed with ABC Radio to announce the 2015 CMA Broadcast Awards finalists for Radio Personality and Station of the Year. The nominees were surprised when the two-time CMA Awards finalist called under the guise of talking about the morning’s nominations.

“Radio has played such an important part in this amazing year that I jumped at the opportunity to call the stations to tell them they were nominated for a CMA Broadcast Award,” said Ballerini. “It has been an amazing day and I was really happy to share it with people who have contributed so much to my career.”

National Radio Personality of the Year nominees included “The Big D and Bubba Show,” “The Crook and Chase Countdown,” and “The Lia Show.”

The CMA Broadcast Award winners will be notified in mid-October and will be acknowledged at “The 49th Annual CMA Awards,” which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) and broadcast live by the ABC Television Network from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Lia Knight

Lia Knight

Crooke and Chase

Crook and Chase

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:

National
“The Big D and Bubba Show” (Derek Haskins, Sean Powell, and Patrick Thomas) – Compass Media Networks
“The Crook and Chase Countdown” (Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase) – iHeartMedia
“The Lia Show” (Lia Knight) – Westwood One

Major Market
“Barrel Boy @ Night” (Eric Gruneisen) – KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
“Ben and Matt in the Morning” (Ben Campbell and Matt McAllister) – KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
“The Michael J Show” (Michael J. Stuehler) – WPOC, Baltimore, Md.
“Paul Schadt and Meg in the Morning Show” (Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, and Geof Knight) – WKKT, Charlotte-Gastonia, N.C./Rock Hill, S.C.
“The Q Morning Zoo” (Tim Tuttle, Kevin Kline, and Erica Rico) – KKBQ, Houston-Galveston, Texas

Large Market
“The Big Dave Show” (David Chandler, Chelsie Shinkle, and Jason Statt) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
“Karen, Scott & Radar” (Karen Dalessandro, Scott Dolphin, and Tony “Radar” Hess) – WMIL, Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
“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.
“Randy and Jamie” (Randy Carroll and Jamie Martin) – KAJA, San Antonio, Texas

Medium Market
“The 97 Country Breakfast Club” (Roger Todd, Melissa Moran and Dale Sellers) – WPCV, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla.
“Andy & Allison and The Morning Crew” (Andy Ritchie, Alison Mencer, and Jimmy Holt) – WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn.
“DJ Walker In The Morning” (Dennis Walker and Jim Wells) – KATM, Stockton, Calif.
“Maverick & Lulu” (Maverick Johnson and Luanne Kyrsz) – WCTQ, Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla.
“Tom and Becky” (Tom Owens and Becky Palmer) – WBBS, Syracuse, N.Y.

Small Market
“Barrett, Fox & Berry” (Bill Barrett, Tim Fox, and Tracy Berry) – KKNU, Eugene-Springfield, Ore.
“Bobby and Steve Show” (Bobby Cook and Steve Schwetman) – WKYQ, Paducah, Ky.
“The Dex & Mo Show” (Bill “Dex” Poindexter and Melissa “Mo” Turner) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Ken and Daniel” (Ken Hicks and Daniel Wyatt) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.
“Scotty & Cara in the Morning” (Scotty Cox and Cara Denis) – KCLR, Columbia, Mo.

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR

Major Market
KNIX – Phoenix, Ariz.
WKKT – Charlotte-Gastonia, N.C./Rock Hill, S.C.
WKLB – Boston, Mass.
WPOC – Baltimore, Md.
WSOC – Charlotte-Gastonia, N.C./Rock Hill, S.C.

Large Market
WCOL – Columbus, Ohio
WLHK – Indianapolis, Ind.
WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
WQIK – Jacksonville, Fla.
WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio

Medium Market
CKRY – Calgary, Alta.
KUZZ – Bakersfield, Calif.
WBBS – Syracuse, N.Y.
WCTQ – Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla.
WHKO – Dayton, OH
WIVK – Knoxville, Tenn.

Small Market
KCLR – Columbia, Mo.
KFDI – Wichita, Kan.
KTTS – Springfield, Mo.
WGSQ – Cookeville, Tenn.
WHWY – Ft. Walton Beach/Destin, Fla

LifeNotes: Canadian Country Star Hal Willis Passes

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Hal Willis at the 2010 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame induction.

Hal Willis at the 2010 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame induction. Photo: Grant Martin Photography/Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Hal Willis died in Nashville on Friday, Sept. 4, at age 82.

Willis scored his biggest U.S. hit with “The Lumberjack,” which reached No. 5 on the charts in 1964. He charted again on the Billboard country chart with “Doggin’ in the U.S. Male” in 1966.

Born Leonard Gauthier in Rouyn, Quebec, he formed a duet with his wife Ginger in the 1950s. Hal & Ginger Willis toured with fellow Canadian Hank Snow on a package with Elvis Presley in 1956. The couple moved to Nashville in the early 1960s.

Hal and Ginger Willis. Photo: Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

Hal and Ginger Willis. Photo: Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

As songwriters, Hal & Ginger Willis had cuts by George Jones, Kitty Wells, Jim Reeves, Ernest Tubb, Bobby Helms, Charlie Walker, Rosie Flores, Hot Rize and The Wilburn Brothers, among others. Flatt & Scruggs scored a 1962 hit with the couple’s song “Just Ain’t.” Patsy Cline recorded their song “Walkin’ Dream.” They also co-wrote both of the Hal Willis hits.

Ginger Willis passed away in 2003. Hal & Ginger Willis were inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.

In Pictures: Cam, William Michael Morgan, Green River Ordinance

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Cam and Koozies at Y’allapalooza

With Koozies in hand, KBEQ Kansas City PD Mike Kennedy recently shared a smile with Arista Nashville’s Cam at the station’s 20th Y’allapalooza.

Pictured (L-R): xx and Cam

Pictured (L-R): Mike Kennedy and Cam

 

William Michael Morgan Makes Opry Debut

William Michael Morgan took to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 5 for his eagerly awaited Grand Ole Opry debut. Celebrating with a full house, including almost 50 family members and hometown friends, Morgan performed a cover of Keith Whitley’s classic hit, “I Never Go Around Mirrors,” followed by his first Warner Music Nashville single, “I Met a Girl.” He is currently on a radio tour promoting the first track from his yet to be announced debut album, which first appeared as a SiriusXM “Highway Find” earlier this summer.

Pictured left to right in Photo 1: Mike Taliaferro (Manager, Carter & Co.), Joe Carter (Manager, Carter & Co.), Lisa Ray (VP Brand Management, WMN), Cris Lacy (VP A&R, WMN), William Michael Morgan, Pete Fisher (VP and GM, Grand Ole Opry), Peter Strickland (GM & EVP, WMN) and Scott Hendricks (EVP A&R, WMN).

Pictured (L-R): Mike Taliaferro (Manager, Carter & Co.), Joe Carter (Manager, Carter & Co.), Lisa Ray (VP Brand Management, WMN), Cris Lacy (VP A&R, WMN), William Michael Morgan, Pete Fisher (VP and GM, Grand Ole Opry), Peter Strickland (GM & EVP, WMN) and Scott Hendricks (EVP A&R, WMN).

 

Green River Ordinance Performs at Grand Ole Opry

Members of Green River Ordinance gathered with friends backstage at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday, Sept. 5, before performing two songs to a sold-out crowd.

In anticipation of a forthcoming album (TBA), the band will tour major markets — Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, D.C., Atlanta, Nashville — this Fall on its ‘Fifteen’ tour, which kicks off this Thursday, Sept. 10, at The Mint in Los Angeles. For a full list of dates, visit greenriverordinance.com.

Pictured (L-R): Manuel Cuevas, Owner of Manuel American Designs; Jamey Ice, Green River Ordinance Guitars/Banjo/Mandolin; John Marks, SiriusXM Sr. Director of Country Programming; Josh Jenkins, Green River Ordinance Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar; Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry Vice President/General Manager; Colleen Marks, wife of SiriusXM's John Marks; Denton Hunker, Green River Ordinance Drums/Percussion Photo: Bill McClintic

Pictured (L-R): Manuel Cuevas, Owner of Manuel American Designs; Jamey Ice, Green River Ordinance Guitars/Banjo/Mandolin; John Marks, SiriusXM Sr. Director of Country Programming; Josh Jenkins, Green River Ordinance Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar; Pete Fisher, Grand Ole Opry Vice President/General Manager; Colleen Marks, wife of SiriusXM’s John Marks; Denton Hunker, Green River Ordinance Drums/Percussion
Photo: Bill McClintic

Tennessee State Route 96 in Franklin To Be Renamed ‘George Jones Memorial Highway’

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George Jones

George Jones

Soon a portion of Tennessee State Route 96 will be renamed for country legend George Jones. A section of the highway that runs through 10 counties from Dickson to Granville will be renamed ‘George Jones Memorial Highway.’

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson is set to announce the renaming on Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Anderson will also announce George Jones Day to commemorate the Grammy award-winning singer, whose career spanned 59 years. Jones died in 2013 at the age of 81.

Earlier this year, the George Jones Museum opened in downtown Nashville. The museum offers visitors an intimate look at Jones’ life and career, complete with gold and platinum music plaques, career memorabilia, a theater which shows videos of historic Jones performances, a restaurant, an event space, a gift shop, and a 75-foot rooftop bar overlooking the Cumberland River.

Sony/ATV’s Martin Bandier: 100 Percent Licensing Could Be Detrimental

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Martin Bandier

Martin Bandier

For the first time, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier is publicly discussing the Department of Justice’s ongoing review of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees.

He sent this letter to Sony/ATV’s Nashville songwriters to emphasize the importance of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) Town Hall meeting being held in Nashville today (Sept. 9). The event is to inform and update songwriters about issues currently being considered in Washington.

To our Nashville-based songwriters:

As you know we are in the midst of a complex and lengthy process to address the issue of the below market royalty rates that our songwriters are subject to in the rapidly growing streaming music market. I am personally spending a great deal of my time dealing with this matter and Sony/ATV has been and remains at the forefront of efforts to ensure that you are fairly compensated for your essential contributions to streaming services.

I am sure you will agree that there is nothing more important right now for songwriters than addressing this issue. That is why I am urging you to attend a Songwriter Town Hall meeting that the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) is holding in Nashville on Sept. 9. The purpose of the meeting is to update you on changes that are currently being considered in Washington that if implemented will have a profound impact on long standing licensing practices and the royalties you earn from your songs.

As I have communicated to you previously, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has undertaken a review of the consent decrees that govern how ASCAP and BMI operate and how the royalty rates you are subject to are set. We have been deeply involved in the DOJ process for over a year, pursuing changes to these consent decrees which are more than 70 years old and were not designed for a music market that is becoming increasingly dominated by streaming services. While we remain hopeful for a positive outcome to the DOJ review, this process has taken an unexpected turn in recent weeks that, if not addressed, could have a significant impact on your earnings as well as restrict how you work creatively.

The DOJ is considering requiring ASCAP and BMI to engage in what is called 100% licensing. This is a complicated subject but it basically means that if either of these PROs controls any part of a song, no matter how small, they would be required to license the entire song without the approval of those who control the remainder. For example, you may have written a song with a writer affiliated with a different PRO. Under 100% licensing, a streaming service could bypass you and your PRO and go to your collaborator’s PRO to obtain a license for the entire song without your consent. You would then be subject to that PRO’s royalty rate, even if it is lower than your PRO’s rate, and you may have to depend on the other PRO, with which you have no relationship, to collect your share of royalties and account to you. This would substantially disrupt the well-established practice of licensees entering into agreements with each PRO representing whatever piece of a song they control and create significant accounting inefficiencies as PROs would have to pay royalties to songwriters not affiliated with them.

Under this scenario, songwriters might reconsider who they write with. Would you want to collaborate with someone signed to a different PRO if it meant you would be subject to a lower royalty rate? In addition, how would a writer whose song is licensed by a PRO that he or she is not affiliated with have any assurance that their royalties would be properly paid or paid at all?

These potential changes go to the heart of how performance rights have historically been licensed and how songwriters have always been paid. Requiring PROs to grant 100% licenses would be an unprecedented change to well-established licensing practices create widespread administrative confusion and potentially undermine a songwriter’s relationship with his or her chosen PRO.

This is why I am urging you to attend the NMPA event where I am sure you will gain a greater understanding of these complicated issues and learn how you can potentially help.

If you would like to discuss this issue further or have any questions following the meeting please don’t hesitate to contact us. I look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

Martin Bandier
Chairman & CEO
Sony/ATV Music Publishing

[Updated]: Old Dominion Sets Full-Length Release, Reveals Cover Art

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OldDominionMeatandCandy

Seasoned songwriters turned major label breakout band, Old Dominion, have revealed the cover art via social media for a forthcoming RCA Nashville collective release. Titled Meat and Candy, the full length project will hit shelves Nov. 6.

The band’s lead single, “Break Up With Him,” was produced by Shane McAnally and gained early support from SiriusXM before the quintet signed with Sony Nashville in February 2015. The group joined Kenny Chesney for a run of 18 stadium dates on his The Big Revival Tour, as part of over 130 dates scheduled for the year.

The five-member group consists of Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers, Geoff Sprung and Brad Tursi. A previously released five-song EP included additional tracks “Shut Me Up,” “Nowhere Fast,” Beer Can in a Truck Bed,” and “Wrong Turns.”

A weekly online video series will post every Wednesday through September in promotion of the project.

Meat and Candy track listing:

1. Snapback (Matthew Ramsey/Trevor Rosen/Brad Tursi)
2. Half Empty (Ramsey/Rosen/Matt Jenkins)
3. Wrong Turns (Ramsey/Rosen/Jenkins)
4. Said Nobody (Ramsey/Rosen/Tursi)
5. Crazy Beautiful Sexy (Ramsey/Josh Osborne/Ross Copperman)
6. Nowhere Fast (Ramsey/Rosen/Jenkins)
7. Beer Can in a Truck Bed (Ramsey/Rosen/Jenkins)
8. Break Up with Him (Ramsey/Rosen/Tursi/Geoff Sprung/Whit Sellers)
9. Song for Another Time (Ramsey/Rosen/Tursi/Jenkins)
10. Til It’s Over (Ramsey/McAnally/Jimmy Robbins)
11. We Got It Right (Ramsey/McAnally/Copperman)

Daphne Willis Signs Co-Publishing Agreement with Sony/ATV and Whizbang, Inc.

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Pictured (l-r, front row): Whizbang's Jennifer Wolczyk and Jim Scherer, Daphne Willis, and Sony ATV's Mark Abramowitz and Hannah Williams; (back row) Sony ATV's Ed Williams, ASCAP's Evyn Mustoe and Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC's Hillel Frankel.

Pictured (L-R, front row): Whizbang’s Jennifer Wolczyk and Jim Scherer, Daphne Willis, and Sony/ATV’s Mark Abramowitz and Hannah Williams; (L-R, back row) Sony/ATV’s Ed Williams, ASCAP’s Evyn Mustoe and Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC’s Hillel Frankel.

ASCAP songwriter Daphne Willis has signed a co-publishing agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Nashville-based Whizbang, Inc.

“I am beyond excited to join the Sony/ATV and Whizbang teams,” says Willis. “I couldn’t be more thankful to have had support from ASCAP, specifically their GPS Program, which put me in the right direction. Ready to kick some ass!”

Sony/ATV Manager of ​A&R/Creative, Mark Abramowitz​ added, “We are excited to play a role in developing Daphne’s career as both an artist and songwriter.​ Daphne is a great writer capable of impacting both the pop and country markets.”

Born in San Antonio to a classically trained vocalist and audio engineer, Willis began performing at open mic nights around Chicago while a student at DePaul University. She eventually started a band and began playing around 200 shows a year across the United States. She released her first full-length album, What To Say, in 2010 and her second album, Because I Can, in 2011. She currently resides in Nashville.

Industry Ink: Johnstone Entertainment, Susan Nadler, Edgehill Village

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Taylor Hicks Joins Johnstone Entertainment

Pictured (L-R): Taylor Hicks and Cole Johnstone

Pictured (L-R): Taylor Hicks and Cole Johnstone

American Idol winner Taylor Hicks has joined Johnstone Entertainment for management. Hicks will be represented by Cole Johnstone.

Nashville-based Johnstone Entertainment was launched earlier this year and currently manages The Farm and Annie Bosko. Prior to forming Johnstone Entertainment, Johnstone managed acts including Randy Owen, Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich, alongside Marc Oswald and Dale Morris.

Johnstone can be reached at cole@johnstoneent.com.

 

Susan Nadler Releases Children’s Book

Fairy taleIndustry executive Susan Nadler has released the children’s book Silfa: A Fairy Tale. The book follows as Silfa, a fairy, travels to the future and strikes up a friendship with a troubled boy named Willie. Silfa battles through her own personal struggles to help her new friend.

Nadler served as a publicist for Tammy Wynette, The Highwaymen and Clint Black, before teaming with Evelyn Shriver to lead Asylum Records from 1998-2001. That year, Nadler and Shriver started Bandit Records and later released Jones’ Grammy-winning album Cold Hard Truth. She currently works as a talent manager for the TV show Soundstage.

The book is available at amazon.com.

 

Women’s Jeans Company Coming To Edgehill Village

thA South Carolina-based women’s premium jeans company plans to open a store in Edgehill Village this fall, according to the Nashville Post. Beija Flor Jeans was founded in 2005 by Emilie Whitaker. Beija-Flor jeans are available at more than 400 boutiques nationwide.

Beija-Flor Jeans will open a shop at 1201 Villa Place, below the local offices of LiveNation.

Mike Craft Lands Newly Created Role at BMLG

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Mike Craft

Mike Craft

Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) COO Andrew Kautz announced today (September 9) that Nashville music industry veteran Mike Craft has joined BMLG as Senior Vice President of Finance. In this newly created role Craft will work directly with the Finance, Royalties and Licensing departments and report to Kautz.

“There are very few industry leaders with the experience and integrity that Mike exhibits,” said Kautz. “As Big Machine grows, it’s essential that we add team members that not only understand where our industry has been but also have the vision of what it can be. His passion for our mission and his broad industry knowledge will be an asset to BMLG.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the most creative and the most successful record company in Nashville,” said Craft. “I am humbled and honored with the privilege of being part of this winning team.”

Craft exited his most recent role as Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations for Sony Music Nashville in early August where he served from 2011, responsible for overseeing the finances and operations of the label group’s proprietary record labels (RCA Nashville, Arista Nashville and Columbia Nashville). He joined Sony in a VP role in 2008. Prior to that Craft was the Chief Operating Officer for Provident Music Group.

Craft is currently serving as President of the Leadership Music Board of Directors.

2015 CMA Awards Nominations Revealed

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entertainer of the year nominees

The final nominees for The 49th Annual CMA Awards were revealed this morning (Sept. 9) in New York City. Kelsea Ballerini and Steven Tyler announced the final nominees in five categories on Good Morning America. The announcement of the remaining seven categories followed on GoodMorningAmerica.com on Yahoo.

Eric Church and Little Big Town lead the nominations with five nods each. This is Church’s first nod for Entertainer of the Year. Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert each received nominations in four categories. Chesney could earn two additional trophies for co-producing “American Kids” (vying for Single) and The Big Revival (vying for Album).

Sam Hunt, Maddie & Tae, Kacey Musgraves, and Chris Stapleton each received three nominations. 

For the first time in the history of the CMA Awards, four acts—Ballerini, Hunt, Maddie & Tae, and Stapleton—received debut nods for both New Artist, and, respectively, Female Vocalist; Single and Song; Vocal Duo; and Male Vocalist and Album.

Artists who earned two nominations include Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood.

kelsea ballerini and steven tyler on GMA CMA noms 2015

“I am very excited by this year’s list of nominees,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “They represent the breadth and depth of the format—from first-time nominees to revered members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.”

Hosted for the eighth time by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, The 49th Annual CMA Awards three hour broadcast airs live Wednesday, Nov. 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on ABC. The final round of voting from eligible voting members of the CMA will run from Thursday, Oct. 8- Tuesday, Oct. 27 (6:00 PM/CT).

Full list of 49th Annual CMA Award Nominees

Entertainer of Year
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Miranda Lambert

Album of Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))

Old Boots, New Dirt
Jason Aldean
Produced by Michael Knox
Broken Bow

Pageant Material
Kacey Musgraves
Produced by Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally
Mercury Nashville

Pain Killer
Little Big Town
Produced by Jay Joyce
Capitol Records Nashville

The Big Revival
Kenny Chesney
Produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney
Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville

Traveller
Chris Stapleton
Produced by Dave Cobb and Chris Stapleton
Mercury Nashville

Male Vocalist
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Chris Stapleton

Female Vocalist
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack

New Artist
Kelsea Ballerini
Sam Hunt
Maddie & Tae
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton

Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Thompson Square

Single of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))

“American Kids”
Kenny Chesney
Produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney
Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville

“Girl Crush”
Little Big Town
Produced by Jay Joyce
Capitol Records Nashville

“I Don’t Dance”
Lee Brice
Produced by Lee Brice
Curb Records

“Take Your Time”
Sam Hunt
Produced Zach Crowell and Shane McAnally
MCA Nashville

“Talladega”
Eric Church
Produced by Jay Joyce and Arturo Buenahora, Jr.
EMI Records Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to Songwriter(s))

“American Kids”
Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally

“Girl Crush”
Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, and Hillary Lindsey

“Like a Cowboy”
Randy Houser and Brice Long

“Like a Wrecking Ball”
Eric Church and Casey Beathard

“Take Your Time”
Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne

Musical Event
(Award goes to each artist)

Django and Jimmie
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard
Legacy Recordings

“Lonely Tonight”
Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe
Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville

“Raise ‘Em Up”
Keith Urban featuring Eric Church
Hit Red Records/Capitol Records Nashville

“Smokin’ and Drinkin’”
Miranda Lambert featuring Little Big Town
RCA Nashville

“Wild Child”
Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter
Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville

Music Video
“Biscuits”
Kacey Musgraves
Directed by Marc Klasfeld

“Girl Crush”
Little Big Town
Directed by Karla Welch and Matthew Welch

“Girl in a Country Song”
Maddie & Tae
Directed by TK McKamy

“Little Red Wagon”
Miranda Lambert
Directed by Trey Fanjoy

“Something in the Water”
Carrie Underwood
Directed by Raj Kapoor

Musician
Sam Bush (Mandolin)
Jerry Douglas (Dobro)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Dann Huff (Guitar)
Mac McAnally (Guitar)

Logo for the 49th Annual CMA Awards