CMA Awards 2009

Lady Antebellum Take Home Crown Jewel of Grammy Awards - 2012-02-12

By Leslie Armstrong on | From nashvillecountryclub.com

The 2012 Grammy Awards show gave Country artists the spolight this year with multiple performances & a tribute. The performances were kicked off by Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson singing "Don't You Wanna' Stay," while surviving technical difficulties with Jason's mic dying half-way through the song. The duet still was pulled off & made the list as a fan favorite.

Other performances included the tribute to Glen Campbell which brought out The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, & Taylor Swift to the stage. Glen then finished out the tribute by singing his classic tune, "Rhinestone Cowboy". The singer was still heard after the performance saying, "Do I go somewhere, or shut up?"...which gave me a chuckle. Overall though, the singer was in good spirits & it was nice to see him sing a full song on live TV. Taylor Swift deserves a mention with her twice Grammy award winning song of the evening, "Mean". The singer brought out her 'Ganjo' instrument again to complete the music video theatrical set. See Red Carpet Arrivals of Country Stars HERE

The big winners of the evening included Lady Antebellum who were shocked to take home the Country Album of the Year award. “Thanks for changing our lives, we love you,” Charles Kelley told fans. Earlier, the group told Ryan Seacrest how winning big in 2011 changed their lives. They’re now embarking on a headlining tour and are regularly topping country charts and sales charts with their album and singles. (Quote taken from: TasteofCountry.com)

Other winners included Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, plus Alison Krauss & Union Station who won for Best Bluegrass Album.

Best Bluegrass Album
Alison Krauss and Union Station, ‘Paper Airplane’ — WINNER
Jim Lauderdale, ‘Reason And Rhyme: Bluegrass Songs By Robert Hunter & Jim Lauderdale’
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, ‘Rare Bird Alert’
The Del McCoury Band, ‘Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe’
Ralph Stanley, ‘A Mother’s Prayer’
Chris Thile & Michael Daves, ‘Sleep With One Eye Open’

Best Country Solo Performance
Jason Aldean, ‘Dirt Road Anthem’
Martina McBride, ‘I’m Gonna Love You Through It’
Blake Shelton, ‘Honey Bee’
Taylor Swift, ‘Mean’ — WINNER
Carrie Underwood, ‘Mama’s Song’

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’
Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter, ‘You and Tequila’
The Civil Wars, ‘Barton Hollow’ — WINNER
Thompson Square, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’

Best Country Song
Thompson Square, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’
Trace Adkins, ‘Just Fishin”
Taylor Swift, ‘Mean’ — WINNER
Blake Shelton, ‘God Gave Me You’
Vince Gill, ‘Threaten Me With Heaven’
Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter, ‘You and Tequila’

Best Country Album
Jason Aldean, ‘My Kinda Party’
Eric Church, ‘Chief’
Lady Antebellum, ‘Own the Night’ — WINNER
Blake Shelton, ‘Red River Blue’
George Strait, ‘Here for a Good Time’
Taylor Swift, ‘Speak Now’