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The Nominees for the 47th ACM Awards Are….

Posted by Country Girl on January 26th, 2012

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Nominations were announced today for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Chris Young

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Love and Theft
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville) – Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce
Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA) – Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) – Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley

SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville)- Produced by: Mike Wrucke
Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music) – Produced by: Toby Keith
Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA) – Produced by: James Stroud
You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band – Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose  Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)

Home – Dierks Bentley – Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson – Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI)

Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum – Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott – Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI), Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill – Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley – Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP)

You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter – Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter – Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
Homeboy – Eric Church – Producer: Brandon Arolfo – Director: Peter Zavadil
Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum – Producer: Don Lepore – Director: Shawn Silva
Mean – Taylor Swift – Producer: Oualid Mouaness – Director: Declan Whitebloom
Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith – Producer: Mark Kalbfeld – Director: Michael Salomon
Tattoos On This Town – Jason Aldean – Producer: John Burke – Director: Wes Edwards

VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company] *(Off Camera Award)
Country Boy – Aaron Lewis Featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels (R&J Records) – Produced by: Aaron Lewis, James Stroud
Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Old Alabama – Brad Paisley Featuring Alabama (Arista Nashville) – Produced by: Frank Rogers
Remind Me – Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood (Arista Nashville) – Produced by: Frank Rogers
You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Blake Shelton will join forces with country music star Reba to host the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive year.

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Posted in ACM Awards Tags: Academy of Country Music Awards, ACM Awards, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Love and Theft, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Sara Evans, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Thompson Square, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band 6 Comments »

Zac Brown Band Brings Southern Ground to Vegas – Concert Review

Posted by Country Girl on January 24th, 2012

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I know the usual rule is “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” however in this case I just can’t comply! Spending an evening watching 3 different Southern Ground recording artists perform is just too good to keep quiet about. Friday night, January 20th, the Mandalay Bay Hotel played host to Zac Brown Band along with Sonia Leigh and Nic Cowan. All of these artists brought everything they had to what looked to be a sold out crowd. The stadium was filled with excited fans just waiting to hear their favorite song. The show started with Nic Cowan at 7p.m. and ended with Zac Brown Band at about 10:45 p.m. The time literally flew by with these artists rolling out one great song after another.

Nic Cowen

Nic Cowan, an artist from Atlanta, kicked off the night with “Wrong Side.” It was an upbeat tune that set the pace for a fun evening and got the crowd on their feet. He continued by dishing out other tracks from his album “Hard Headed” that came out in the summer of 2011. In addition he tried out a new song on the crowd called “Illumination.”

Sonia Leigh

Next up was Sonia Leigh. With her country/rock sound, edgy voice and guitar skills she quickly had the crowd singing along to her big hit “My Name is Money.” Her album “1978 December” is out now and she treated us to a live version of her next single to hit country radio, “ Bar.”

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Posted in Concerts, Tours & Concerts, Zac Brown Band Tags: concert reviews, country music concert, Mandalay Bay Hotel, Nic Cowen, Sonia Leigh, Zac Brown Band 7 Comments »

James Otto Celebrates What He Hopes is Another Zac Brown No. 1

Posted by TawnyTucker on January 20th, 2012

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James Otto has a new reason to celebrate.  The song “No Hurry”, which James co-wrote,  will be the new single release off of  Zac Brown Band’s latest album, You Get What You Give. The heartening, ‘slow-down-and-smell-the-roses’ ballad is the fifth single from You Get What You Give and hits radio airwaves this week, joining the race to become the band’s tenth consecutive No. 1 single on country radio.

“When I got the call, my wife and I stopped what we were doing and started dancing around the kitchen of our house, we were so excited,” said James Otto .

“No Hurry” was co-written by Otto, Zac Brown and long-time collaborator Wyatt Durrette, who is responsible for crafting many other ZBB hits including “Chicken Fried” and “Colder Weather.” Reminding listeners that life is too short not to make time for the people and experiences that matter most, the melodic violin-infused track’s chorus recites:

Ain’t in no hurry
Be a fool now to worry
About all those things I can’t change
And the time that I borrow
Can wait till tomorrow
Cause I ain’t in no hurry
Ain’t in no hurry
Ain’t in no hurry today
(Z. Brown, J. Otto, W. Durrette)

They are lyrics Otto has lived over the past year since welcoming new baby girl Ava Katherine into the world in the midst of transitioning from top-charting country star and GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter to “Daddy.”

“When she came along, I realized it was time to slow down and focus on what really mattered to me in this life — and that was being there for those unrepeatable moments of her first steps, words and discoveries…and I’m still in ‘no hurry’ to let those little moments go,” he said.

Although Otto will always put family first, he’s planning on resuming his regular touring schedule in 2012 to promote his new music and current album Shake What God Gave Ya; and now, celebrating ZBB’s release of “No Hurry.”

“There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing one of the most successful bands in country music right now is going to release your song,” he said. “I’m simply blown away, and utterly humbled.”

For more information on James Otto, visit www.JamesOtto.net.

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CMA Fest 2012 Just Got Bigger! Who’s Excited?

Posted by Country Girl on January 12th, 2012

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Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival. The event that USA Today calls “the crown jewel of Country Music festivals” will once again take over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012.

Fans can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-(800)-745-3000. They can also purchase them by calling 1-(800)-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices are based on the level of seating at LP Field for the Nightly Concerts, and range from $115 to $325 plus handling fees. A limited number of four-day parking passes for LP Field are also available, ranging from $32 to $124 plus handling fees, depending on the size of vehicle.

Ticket and parking prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final and non-refundable. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to a different level of seating at LP Field. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST.

Fans can stay in the loop by visiting CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, where they can sign up for the CMA Exclusive e-news, follow the CMA Facebook and Twitter feeds for more insider info, play games, and of course see the entire lineup of Country Music’s biggest stars as they are announced for the event.

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Posted in Brad Paisley, CMA Fest, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band Tags: Brad Paisley, CMA Fest 2012, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band 3 Comments »

Zac Brown Band to Host 2012 ACM Fan Jam!

Posted by TawnyTucker on January 11th, 2012

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It’s the party within Country Music’s Party of the Year® that gives country fans an up-close and personal look at the 47th ACM Awards, and man, is it a lot of fun!

The 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam, hosted by Zac Brown Band, will take place once again at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, April 1st. This live remote location gives country music lovers the ultimate fan-pass to be part of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards! Throughout the three-hour Awards telecast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, there will be live ACM Fan Jam performances, via remote, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center by Zac Brown Band and other top-tier music acts, to be announced at a later date. The ACM Fan Jam includes a profusion of entertainment, prizes and special giveaways only for attendees, including autographed guitars, trip packages to country music events and merchandise. The ACM Fan Jam continues after the Awards telecasts ends, with performances by Zac Brown and friends. Details will be announced soon. The inaugural ACM Fan Jam, hosted by Sugarland, took place in 2011.

Tickets for ACM Fan Jam hosted by Zac Brown Band will go on sale to ACM A-List members in an exclusive pre-sale on Friday, January 20th. Tickets are available to the general public on Wednesday, January 25th.

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