CMA AWARDS
COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS REVIEW
By Jilly

Well, I'm just a tad disappointed after watching The 43rd Annual CMA Awards. The biggest surprise to me are the awards that Taylor walked away with. Don't boo me just yet, I know the girl is talented and so popular among the younger generation but come on..... entertainer of the year??? Against such greats such as Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban? Somethings just not right with this picture. I am happy for the girl, she has climbed to the top of the country charts in no time but this is the highest honor one can receive and imo, she did not deserve it over the others mentioned.

Don't be calling me Kanye, I don't mean to take anything away from her, I just don't see how she out ranks the others mentioned in that specific category. Kenny and Brad have had an amazing year and I think either of them deserved to take this. I totally will give her the other two categories she walked away with being female vocalist of the year and album of the year so you see, I do think she is deserving.

The other disappointment was the music selected. It was sooooooo slow. This show should have been jamming instead of all the laid back (but still awesome) songs. I would say the top two performances of the night would hands down go to The Zac Brown Band for their rendition of The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Wow was that ever entertaining! I have loved this group since they came out, what talent right there! The other performance would be from Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles has THE most amazing voice ever and she just makes you feel the lyrics, she is untouchable! I just wish the show was more pumped rather than all the slow numbers that were performed.

Kudo's to Lady Antebellum for snagging Vocal group of the year and also Single of the year, well deserved and I know we're gonna see great things for a long time to come from this group. Also to Jamey Johnson for his inspiring words on the song "In Color" which walked away with song of the year. Darius Rucker was feelin the love when he won best new artist and wow was he ever grateful! Just seeing the joy and excitement come from him you couldn't help but feel the same emotion. He sure has made a name for himself since his Hootie and the Blowfish days and he definitely has earned a spot for himself in country music.

Vocal duo of the year was awarded to Sugarland and at this point, I can say I am happy that Taylor Swift had no chance of winning this one! Sugarland is THE group and if any of the other duos nominated would have won this award I would have been so upset.

The male vocalist category I bet was tight. Between Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney, I don't think the others (Darius Rucker, George Strait or Keith Urban) stood a chance. A little disappointed that Kenny's role has come to an end although Brad has earned this title.

Some other highlights for me would have to be Miranda Lambert's "White Liar". Someday this awesome singer will get all the recognition she so deserves. And come to think of it, where the heck was Blake Shelton in any of these performances? He definitely earned his spot on the stage this year!

Daughtry and Vince Gill together was really cool but it felt really strange to watch Vince basically singing back up. Brooks and Dunn closed out their relationship and I don't know if it was just me but you could tell something was missing. Their long run is over and I wish them well. Jamey Johnson and Kid Rock had me smiling, love the two of them together. The song they sang though, reminded me of "I'll Never Smoke Weed With Willy again". Jamey definitely has his own look and style, wonder if he has what it takes to stick around for the long haul. Jason Aldean seemed a bit off tonight but I love that song so much, he must have been nervous being up there. I was also happy to see Billy Currington perform his hit "People Are Crazy", what a catchy tune that is.

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are so good together and their little interludes were just perfect. They really have such great chemistry together and I hope they're back next year to host again.

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Country Royalty Free Music
written by http://www.danosongs.com/blog/country-royalty-free-music-free-for-video-production-websites-and-on-hold/ , June 08, 2010

Marty Stuart is another well-known champion for country music's history

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Country Royalty Free Music
written by Country Royalty Free Music, June 10, 2010

I believe we’re approaching the apex of the tipping point now. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. The music industry in it’s death throes is going to be quite entertaining to watch, more so than the “entertainment” they continue to claim to own at least.

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