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More Presenters Announced for the 47th Annual ACM Awards

2012 ACM Awards

‘The Academy of Country Music announced today that Marc Anthony, Ashton Kutcher, Jake Owen, LeAnn Rimes, Grace Potter, and Eli Young Band are scheduled to present as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Anthony, Kutcher, Owen, Rimes, Potter, and Eli Young Band join previously announced presenters Beth Behrs, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Liam Hemsworth, LL COOL J, KISS, Scotty McCreery, Nancy O’Dell, Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Sugarland, and Thompson Square.

In addition, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bently, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Bradley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride with Pat Monahan, Scotty McCreery, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts with Steve Martin, and Little Big Town have been announced as performers at the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS with Zac Brown Band hosting the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

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Zac Brown Band, Brantley Gilbert, Scott McCreery and More to Present at the ACM Awards

2012 ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music announced today that Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Liam Hemsworth, LL COOL J, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS, Sugarland, and Thompson Square are scheduled to present as part of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.  The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Brown, Gilbert, Hemsworth, LL COOL J, McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS, Sugarland, and Thompson Square join previously announced presenters Beth Behrs, Hunter Hayes, Lionel Richie, Taylor Swift and Nancy O’Dell.

In addition, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bently, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Bradley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride with Pat Monahan, Scotty McCreery, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts with Steve Martin, and Little Big Town have been announced as performers at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards with Zac Brown Band hosting the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

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CMA Honors Triple Play Winners

CMA 2012 Triple Play Winners

Photographer: John Russell / CMA

Three was the lucky number at the annual CMA Songwriters Luncheon with the presentation of the CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor songwriters who pen three chart-topping hits in a 12 month period.

Recognizing excellence in the format is the foundation of CMA’s mission and there were several songwriters on hand at the Country Music Hall of Fame to receive their Triple Play Awards including Rhett Akins, Casey Beathard, Luke Bryan, Dallas Davidson, Chris DuBois, Luke Laird, Jason Sellers, and Dave Turnbull. Also in attendance were hit tunesmiths from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, as well as songwriter members of CMA, NSAI, and representatives of some of the most successful publishers in Music City.

“Any songwriter realizes that to get a song recorded and then have it make it to the top of the charts requires the alignment of every single star in the universe,” said Tomlinson. “But to have three songs do that in such a short period of time is truly exceptional. I am grateful to be a part of the CMA honoring these gifted creators of song.”

In alphabetical order, the recipients of CMA’s Triple Play Award included:
• Rhett Akins: “Honey Bee,” “Take a Back Road,” “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
• Casey Beathard: “The Boys of Fall,” “Come Back Song,” “Just Fishin’”
• Zac Brown: “Highway 20 Ride,” “Free,” “As She’s Walking Away,” “Colder Weather,” “Knee Deep,” “Keep Me in Mind”
• Luke Bryan: “Rain is a Good Thing,” “Someone Else Calling You Baby,” “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”
• Dallas Davidson: “All About Tonight,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “Country Girl (Shake It for Me),” “All Over Me,” “Just a Kiss,” “We Owned the Night”
• Chris DuBois: “Water,” “Anything Like Me,” “Old Alabama”
• Wyatt Durrette: “Highway 20 Ride,” “As She’s Walking Away,” “Colder Weather”
• Luke Laird: “A Little Bit Stronger,” “Take a Back Road,” “Drink In My Hand”
• Brad Paisley: “Water,” “Anything Like Me,” “Old Alabama”
• Hillary Scott: “Our Kind of Love,” “A Little Bit Stronger,” “Just a Kiss”
• Jason Sellers: “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “I Won’t Let Go,” “I Got You”
• Taylor Swift: “Mine,” “Back to December,” “Mean”
• Dave Turnbull: “The Boys of Fall,” “Anything Like Me,” “Old Alabama”

Humbled by their success, here’s what some of the writers had to say:

“I’m humbled and honored to be here surrounded by my heroes,” said Akins.

“I’m blessed to be around all of these writers that have helped me down this path,” said Bryan.

“I love music so much and I feel blessed by God to get to make it every day,” said Laird.

“This is a lot better than working at Home Depot, I can tell you that,” said Turnbull.

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NEW VIDEO- Sonia Leigh’s “My Name is Money”

Take a look at Sonia Leigh’s new video for “My Name is Money.” What do you think?? Sonia is on Zac Brown’s record label, Southern Ground Records.

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Los Angeles Celebrates Another Successful “All For The Hall”

September 13th, 2011 was a very special evening at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The 3rd annual L.A. “All For The Hall” concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum took over the stage. On hand to participate in this event were, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Zac Brown and Kevin Cronin. The event was a “guitar pull” format, which is an old Nashville tradition. Artists all sit up on stage and take turns swapping stories, singing and picking on the guitar. There is no set list, the night just goes where the music takes it.

Vince Gill opened the show with a tribute to “The Possum”, George Jones, who just celebrated his 80th birthday. Vince sang “Bartender Blues” and by the first note the crowd knew they were in for a treat. From there each artist took turns playing songs. Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon seemed beyond humbled to be invited. He gave a great rendition of the groups classic “Keep On Loving You” with Vince Gill helping out with some great guitar licks. “If It Makes You Happy” by Sheryl Crow and “The Road” by Emmylou Harris both showcased great songwriting abilities by both artists. Particularly poignant was the artists discussing their relationship with their guitars and with music. As they all sat up on stage, all with a different sound, it became clear the deep impact music has had in their lives. This brings a commonality that truly bonds them all.

Zac Brown shared a song called “Martin” inspired by the relationship he has had with his Martin guitar. Vince Gill followed with his heart-felt song, “This Old Guitar and Me”. Vince shared when he was young he spent all his college money on a guitar that he still has today. Also, Kevin Cronin sang his song “Music Man” which he said was descriptive of who he has always known he was destined to be. Emmylou and Sheryl also had stories of their favorite guitars that have been with them through the years. Vince Gill also performed a song called, “If I Die”. He wrote the tune with Ashley Monroe from the Pistol Annies. It is one of those songs that just grabs you and draws you in. The song will be on Vince’s new album “Guitar Slinger” set for a late October release.

Throughout the performances the artists would back each other on vocals and pick along on the guitar. All of the artists made mention of what true fans they were of one another. As an audience member you could feel the mutual respect and true artistry radiating off the stage. The evening ended on a perfect note, literally. With Emmylou Harris leading the way, they sang the Carter Family classic “Wildwood Flower”. What a perfect way to conclude an evening dedicated to raising money for the Hall of Fame that preserves and shares country music’s history.

Kyle Young, the museum director, was on hand as well. He spoke about “Working on a building”, a new museum expansion in the works. The “All For The Hall” concert benefited the Hall of Fame as well as proceeds from an auction that took place before the show. It was a fantastic evening, for a great cause, with amazing performers.

—-Krissie Humphrey

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