George Strait

Honoree George Strait accepts the ACM Artist of the Decade award onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards' Artist of the Decade held at the MGM Grand on April 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** George Strait (Getty Images) more pics » George Strait's ACM Artist of the Decade tribute dominated last night in the ratings, even beating out Fox's powerhouse So You Think You Can Dance . From an article at the Orlando Sentinal : George Strait was a big winner for CBS and help that network pull in the most ... Read Full Story

Yesterday, Brooks & Dunn passed the torch to Taylor Swift backstange, presenting the 19 year old with the International Artist Achievement Award. The award is given to an artist who raises awareness of Country Music outside of the US. “What Taylor has done for Country Music inside the United States is amazing in itself, but what she has done for the format internationally is outstanding,” said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “She recognizes the importance of taking her music around the globe, and in doing so, has become a phenomenal ambassador for Country Music. She is very deserving of this Award.” Taylor’s Fearless ... Read Full Story

Last night was the Nashville premier of the Tim McGraw and Sandra Bullock film, The Blind Side. Tim was surrounded by Lady Antebellum , Clint Black, Martina McBride , Rodney Atkins, and Taylor Swift during the posh movie screening. Tim has been slowly dippin his toes into the acting pool for a while now. In this movie, Tim shares a lip-lock with on-screen wife Sandra. When asked about the smooch on the red carpet, real-life-wife Faith said, “She’s gorgeous. I wish I was kissing Sandra Bullock.” This movie looks like a real heart-string puller. The good thing is, there is football in it, so ... Read Full Story

Exclusive Rehearsal Footage and Interviews Available in Two Video Highlights Packages With Feeds Beginning Monday, Nov. 9 NASHVILLE – CMA will provide up-to-the-minute rehearsal footage and interviews of “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” with two Video Highlights Package feeds beginning Monday, Nov. 9. “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) and will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network. Artists scheduled to perform during this year’s CMA Awards include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and ... Read Full Story

Watch CMA Awards 2009 Live Stream Behind Scenes. Artists scheduled to perform during this year’s CMA 2009 Awards include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. Watch CMA Awards 2009 Live Stream . Read Full Story