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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
49th Annual CMA Awards Nominations
Country rocker Steven Tylerand talented newbie Kelsea Ballerini helped announce the nominees for the 49th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday (Sept 9, 2015).
a) 49th Annual CMA Awards Nominations announced
b) Analysis of the nominees
c) Full 49th Annual CMA Awards Nominees and Categories listed
d) CMA Broadcast Awards Finalists Announced
e) Press Releases f) CMA Awards 2015 Playlist g) CMA Awards 2015 Tweets
d) CMA Broadcast Awards Finalists Announced
e) Press Releases f) CMA Awards 2015 Playlist g) CMA Awards 2015 Tweets
Country rocker Steven Tylerand talented newbie Kelsea Ballerini helped announce the nominees for the 49th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday (Sept 9, 2015).
The news was delivered across several ABC properties.
At sunrise, Ballerini and Tyler were on hand in Times Square to announce the nominees in five categories live on air on Good Morning America; the announcements aired in the 7:30AM half-hour segment. Tyler and Ballerini announced the rest of the nominees at around 8:10AM on GoodMorningAmerica.com.
With just under two months left until the 2015 CMA Awards air on Nov. 4, the nominees for "Country Music's Biggest Night" were revealed on ABC's Good Morning America Wednesday morning (Sept. 9).
Ballerini herself who exclaimed, "That's not real!" upon hearing of her very first and two nominations. The finalists for the remaining seven categories were broadcast on a live stream later in the program.
The 2015 CMA nominees contained a mixture of the biggest superstars in the genre Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Garth Brooks -- and some of the genre's hottest newcomers such as Sam Hunt, female duo Maddie & Tae, and Chris Stapleton. For the eighth consecutive year, new mummy Underwood and Brad Paisley will serve as the show's co-hosts when it airs live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 4 at 8pm ET. See the list of nominees below.
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Little Big Town crushed it with their song "Girl Crush" and are tied with Eric Churchwith five nominations each at this year's Country Music Association Awards.
The four-part vocal group rode the success of the media hype and critical acclaim to nominations for Album, Group, Musical Event, Music Video and Single of the Year.
Eric Church snagged noms for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single, Musical event and Song of the Year (Church is co-writer with Luke Laird).
Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert received four nominations each. 12 time CMA winner Miranda has now amassed 38 CMA nominations if if she wins CMA Female Vocalist of the Year once again she would extend the winning streak to six years. Now divorced from former CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Sheltonhe too could extended his Male Vocalist reign to six straight wins.
I could not be happier to be nominated for a CMA award for "Smokin' and Drinkin'" with these fine… https://t.co/L2Mty5jraZ— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) September 9, 2015 Singer-songwriters stood out in this year's nominations with Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Sam Huntand Maddie & Tae (Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye) all receiving three nominations.
Can't believe we're up for CMA duo, new artist, & video of the year!!!! LOVE Y'ALL SOOOO MUCH! 😍 #CMAawards #isthisreallife— Maddie & Tae (@MaddieandTae) September 9, 2015 On the chart Dec 20, 2014 "Girl In A Country Song" reached No.1 for Maddie & Tae for 1 week on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Their current quality single “Fly” is Top 10 (current peak #9). Their debut album, START HERE (outside of the CMA voting eligibility period) released with an acoustic concert in Nashville Tuesday night (Aug 18). Start Here (Dot/Republic/Big Machine Label Group) has opened at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (dated Sept.19) with 23,682 sales in the week ending Sept. 3, according to Nielsen Music. The album marks the strongest unit debut by a female duo on Top Country Albums since The Wreckers (Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp) 44K bow back in 2006.
Reigning 2014 CMA Entertainer Luke Bryan has two nominationsalong with Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton.
The Garth BrooksWorld Tour which began on Sept 4, 2014 with wife Trisha Yearwood has garnered him a nomination for Entertainer of the Year once again. The tour is Brooks' first in 13 years after coming out of retirement and launched in support of his 2014 album, MAN AGAINST MACHINE. The album made a debut at No.1 on the Country chart selling 130,000 copies (dated Nov 29, 2014) and held the top of the chart for 6 non-consecutive weeks. Brooks is a 3 times CMA Entertainer of the Year winner which he last won in 1997. His previous CMA nomination was for Album of the Year (1998) for SEVENS (Capitol).
Two times CMA New Artist nominee Lee Brice has a Single Of The Year nomination for “I Don’t Dance”. Last year it was beaten out by Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow” in the Song category. ‘I Don’t Dance’ has taken home Single Record of the Year honours at The 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. In 2013 "I Drive Your Truck" performed by Lee Brice won Song of the Year for writers Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander and Jimmy Yeary.
Kelsea Ballerini landed her first nominations with two nods for Female Vocalist and New Artist!
Kelsea landed a #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Charts with "Love Me Like You Mean It" (writers Kelsea Ballerini, Josh Kerr, Forest Glen Whitehead, Lance Carpenter). On June 22, 2015 Black River Entertainment artist Kelsea became the first Country female solo to debut #1 since Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take The Wheel" in January 2006! Ballerini’s #1 marked the first time a solo female has landed at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart ( issue date July 4, 2015) in nearly three years since Carrie Underwood’s "Blown Away" on Nov. 3, 2012! Her EP sold just 1,100 copies with a #40 Country Album debut (chart March 28, 2015) but followed up with her album THE FIRST TIME with debuts at #31 Billboard 200/ #22 Top Albums Sales and #4 Country Albums selling 13,465 copies (chart June 6, 2015).
THE BIGGEST SURPRISE among the familiar CMA faces that grabbed 2015 noms was certainly Chris Stapleton after grabbing his three early 2015 nominations for Album, Male Vocalist and New Artist . One of those included Male Vocalist Of The Year surprisingly freezing out Sam Hunt of the category despite the huge success he’s had with 3 chart topping singles, biggest selling country artist in the first quarter 2015 and his album MONTEVALLO topped the chart issue date Nov 15, 2014 selling 69,849 copies and has enjoyed eight non-consecutive weeks atop the album chart .
Songwriter Shane McAnallyhas a chance of retaining a CMA Song Of The Year Award as a co-writer of two nominated songs "American Kids" (Kenny Chesney) and "Take Your Time" (Sam Hunt). Last year he joined Kacey Musgraves and Brandy Clark as the part of the writing team penning Musgraves ground breaking “Follow Your Arrow”.
Year Category, Impacts Single and Album of the Year at the 49th Annual Awards Show
VIDEO
Little Big Town talk to Fox News about Girl Crush:
The 49th Annual CMA Awards Nominees are:
“The 49th Annual CMA Awards” airs live Wednestday, Nov. 4, at 8|7c on ABC-TV. Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the eighth consecutive year. The 2015 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless >> special moments.
#CMAawards 2015 Tweets
Very happy for rising Country music star @KelseaBallerini..congrats on #CMAAwards nominations! Great job today @GMA. pic.twitter.com/dZ3BxYW1JM— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) September 9, 2015 |
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Stapleton’s album TRAVELLER made a debut at #14 on the Billboard 200 Album chart and #2 on Country Albums selling 27,032 copies (chart issued May 23, 2015)
Jason Aldean be complaining some as he was once again snubbed by the CMA voting members—as in 2014—from both the Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year categories. In March Aldean remarried when he wed his curveous sexy busty American Idol mistress-turned-wife Brittany Kerr in Mexico.
Reba McEntire was absent from a Female Vocalist nomination despite her comeback singles and album LOVE SOMEBODY which made bows at #3 Billboard 200 Albums and a #1 Billboard Country album (58,351 sales; chart May 2, 2015).
Perhaps she was edged out by Lee Ann Womack who after a long absence made a debut in October 2014 at No.99 (#18 Country) selling a disappointing 3,400 copies of her highly acclaimed album THE WAY I'M LIVIN' (Sugar Hill). On a small Inde label and losing country airplay on the Billboard monitored stations did not helped its cause. However the great critical acclaim, The Way I'm Livin received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards!
Willie Nelson (82) and Merle Haggard (78) together the country legends logged the oldest duo ever to have a UK chart album, with DJANGO & JIMMIE were nominated for Musical Event of the Year for their collaborative album. On the charts issued June 20, 2015 Nelson & Haggard’s album opened with 30,408 copies (#7 Billboard 200, #4 Top Album Sales, #1 Country Albums).
Willie Nelson (82) and Merle Haggard (78) together the country legends logged the oldest duo ever to have a UK chart album, with DJANGO & JIMMIE were nominated for Musical Event of the Year for their collaborative album. On the charts issued June 20, 2015 Nelson & Haggard’s album opened with 30,408 copies (#7 Billboard 200, #4 Top Album Sales, #1 Country Albums).
Songwriter Shane McAnallyhas a chance of retaining a CMA Song Of The Year Award as a co-writer of two nominated songs "American Kids" (Kenny Chesney) and "Take Your Time" (Sam Hunt). Last year he joined Kacey Musgraves and Brandy Clark as the part of the writing team penning Musgraves ground breaking “Follow Your Arrow”.
Press Release: Shane McAnally VS. Shane McAnally Takes Center Stage At CMA Awards Hit Songwriter and Producer Earns Four Nominations Including Two in Song of the
Shane McAnally pulled off a rare, if not unprecedented feat, Wednesday morning when he was nominated for four CMA Awards – twice in the Song of the Year category (Kenny Chesney’s “American Kids” and Sam Hunt’s “Take Your Time”), Single of the Year for “Take Your Time” as a producer and Album of the Year for Kacey Musgraves’ Pageant Material (as a producer) and unofficially squares off with himself for Song of the Year for the 49th Annual CMA Awards. The hit songwriter and producer reached a number of milestones with his four nominations.
He joins Alan Jackson as the only songwriters to have two of his songs compete in the Song of the Year category in different years. - Read More
The only International artist to stop the American monopoly is New Zealand born Keith Urban with one nomination for Musical Event Of The Year with "Raise 'Em Up, feat. Eric Church. Last year Keith was a winner in the category with “We Were Us” featuring Miranda Lambert. One wonder how close Canada’s Shania Twain came to a nomination after going on tour for the first time in 11 years, and announcing it will be her last tour before her long awaited fifth studio album? The former 1999 Entertainer of the Year was last nominated for Musical Event of the Year (2005) with Party For Two (Shania Twain w/ Billy Currington).
Despite the fact that if you threw a stick in Nashville you’d probably hit an A-list guitarist, keyboard player or percussionist the exaxt same 5 musicians who were nominated in 2014 are once again nominated for Musician Of The Year. Perhaps it should be renamed the Mac McAnallytrophy as last year he won for the seventh time, extending his streak for most consecutive wins in the category winning 7 out of eight since 2007. His other CMA win was for Musical Event of the Year in 2009 with “Down The Road “ (Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally).
In the real world there were sadly no nominations for the stars from the Nashville TV drama! So now’t for Rayna James (6 for 6 on the Tele!), Luke Wheeler, Juliette Barnes, Will Lexington, Sadie Stone or the Conrad Sisters!
CMA Press Releases
Randy Houser Nabs CMA Nomination For Song Of The Year - Read More
Eric Church Tops CMA Awards Nominations With Five Nods - Read More
Kenny Chesney Takes 5+2: Entertainer, Album, Single, Song, Event & TWO Producer Nods - Read More
Kelsea Ballerini Beams With First CMA Award Nominations, Racking Up New Artist Of The Year and Female Vocalist Of The Year Nods…See more at: Read More
VIDEO
Little Big Town talk to Fox News about Girl Crush:
The 49th Annual CMA Awards Nominees are:
NEW = New to the Category for 2015 compared to the 2014 nominees
Entertainer Of The Year (Category 1) Tweet
Garth Brooks NEW
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney NEW
Eric Church NEW
Miranda Lambert
Single Of The Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s)) (Category 2) Tweet
"American Kids", Kenny Chesney (Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney)
"Girl Crush", Little Big Town (Produced by Jay Joyce)
"I Don't Dance", Lee Brice (Produced by Lee Brice)
"Take Your Time", Sam Hunt (Produced by Zach Crowell and Shane McAnally)
"Talladega", Eric Church (Produced by Jay Joyce and Arturo Buenabora, Jnr)
Album Of The Year (Category 3) Tweet
(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
Old Boots, New Dirt, Jason Aldean (Produced by Michael Knox/ Broken Bow)
Pageant Material, Kacey Musgraves (Produced by Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally/ Mercury Nashville)
Pain Killer, Little Big Town (Produced by Jay Joyce/ Capitol Records Nashville)
The Big Revival, Kenny Chesney (Produced by Buddy Cannon and Kenny Chesney/ Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville)
Traveller, Chris Stapleton (Produced by Dave Cobb and Christ Stapleton/ Mercury Nashville)
Song Of The Year (Category 4) Tweet
(Award goes to Songwriter(s))
"American Kids", Songwriters: Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally (Artist: Kenny Chesney)
"Girl Crush", Songwriters: Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey (Artist Little Big Town)
"Like a Cowboy", Songwriters: Randy Houser, Brice Long (Artist: Randy Houser)
"Like a Wrecking Ball", Songwriters: Eric Church, Casey Beathard (Artist: Eric Church)
"Take Your Time", Songwriters: Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne (Artist: Sam Hunt)
Female Vocalist Of The Year (Category 5) Tweet
Kelsea Ballerini NEW
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
LeeAnn Womack NEW
Male Vocalist Of The Year (Category 6) Tweet
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Chris Stapleton NEW
Vocal Group Of The Year (Category 7) Tweet
The Band Perry
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts NEW
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo Of The Year (Category 8) Tweet
Brothers Osborne NEW
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie and Tae NEW
Thompson Square
Musical Event Of The Year (Category 9) Tweet
(Award goes to each artist)
"Django And Jimmie", Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard/ Legacy Recording
"Lonely Tonight", Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe/Warner Bros./ Warner Music Nashville >> Video
"Raise 'Em Up, Keith Urban feat. Eric Church/ Hit Red Records/ Capitol Records Nashville >> Video
"Smokin' And Drinkin'" Miranda Lambert feat. Little Big Town/ RCA Nashville >> Video
"Wild Child", Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter/ Blue Chair Records/ Columbia Nashville >> Video
Musician Of The Year (Category 10) Tweet
Sam Bush (Mandolin)
Jerry Douglas (Dobro)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Dann Huff (Guitar)
Mac McAnally (Guitar)
Music Video Of The Year (Category 11)
"Biscuits", Kacey Musgraves (Directed by Marc Klasfeld) >> Video
"Girl Crush", Little Big Town (Directed by Karla Welch & Matthew Welch) >> Video
"Girl In A Country Song", Maddie & Tae (Directed by TK McKamy (pronounced mc-ka-me) >> Video
"Little Red Wagon", Miranda Lambert (Directed by Trey Fanjoy) >> Video
"Something In The Water", Carrie Underwood (Directed by Ray Kapoor) >> Video
New Artist Of The Year (Category 12) Tweet
Kelsea Ballerini NEW
Sam Hunt NEW
Maddie and Tae NEW
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton NEW
CMA Broadcast Awards Finalists Announced
The 49th Annual CMA Awards
With an assist from BLACK RIVER's Kelsea Ballerini, who contacted all finalists personally, the Country Music Association announced the 2014 "CMA Broadcast Awards" finalists in conjunction with the "49th Annual CMA Awards." They are as follows:
CMA Broadcast Personality Of The Year
National:
"The Big D & Bubba Show," (Derek Haskins, Sean Powell) Compass Media Networks
"The Crook & Chase Show," (Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase) iHeartmedia
"The Lia Show," (Lia Knight) Westwood One
Major Market:
"Barrel Boy At Night," (Eric Gruneisen) KNIX/Phoenix, Ariz.
"Ben And Matt In The Morning," (Ben Campbell, Matt Mcallister) KNIX/Phoenix, Ariz.
"The Michael J Show," (Michael J. Stuehler) WPOC/Baltimore, Md.
"Paul Schadt And Meg In The Morning Show," (Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, Geof Knight) WKKT/Charlotte-Gastonia, N.C./Rock Hill, S.C.
"The Q Morning Zoo," (Tim Tuttle, Kevin Kline, Erica Rico) KKBQ/Houston-Galveston, Texas
Large Market:
“The Big Dave Show,” (David Chandler, Chelsie Shinkle, Jason Statt) WUBE/Cincinnati, Ohio
“Karen, Scott & Radar,” (Karen Dalessandro, Scott Dolphin, Tony “Radar” Hess) WMIL/Milwaukee-Racine, Wisconsin
“Mornings With Dave O’brien,” (Dave O’brien) WLHK/Indianapolis, Indiana
“Q Morning Crew,” (Mike Wheless, Marty Young, Janie Carothers) WQDR/Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
“Randy And Jamie,” (Randy Carroll, Jamie Martin) KAJA/San Antonio, Texas
Medium Market
"The 97 Country Breakfast Club," (Roger Todd, Melissa Moran, Dale Sellers) WPCV/Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida
"Andy & Allison And The Morning Crew," (Andy Ritchie, Alison Mencer, Jimmy Holt) WIVK/Knoxville, Tenn.
"Dj Walker In The Morning," (Dennis Walker, Jim Wells) KATM/Stockton, California
"Maverick & Lulu," (Maverick Johnson, Luanne Kyrsz) WCTQ/Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
"Tom And Becky," (Tom Owens, Becky Palmer) WBBS/ Syracuse, New York
Small Market:
“Barrett, Fox & Berry,” (Bill Barrett, Tim Fox, Tracy Berry) KKNU/Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
“Bobby And Steve Show,” (Bobby Cook, Steve Schwetman) WKYQ/Paducah, Kentucky
“The Dex & Mo Show,” (Bill “Dex” Poindexter, Melissa “Mo” Turner) WUSY/Chattanooga, Tennessee
“Ken And Daniel,” (Ken Hicks, Daniel Wyatt) WUSY/Chattanooga, Tennessee
“Scotty & Cara In The Morning,” (Scotty Cox, Cara Denis) KCLR/Columbia, Missouri
CMA Radio Station Of The Year
Major Market:
KNIX/Phoenix ; WKKT/Charlotte; WKLB/Boston; WPOC/Baltimore; WSOC/Charlotte
Large Market:
WCOL/Columbus; WLHK/Indianapolis; WMIL/Milwaukee; WQIK/Jacksonville; WUBE/Cincinnati
Medium Market:
CKRY/Calgary, KUZZ/Bakersfield; WBBS/Syracuse; WCTQ/Sarasota; WHKO/Dayton; WIVK/Noxville
Small Market:
KCLR/Columbia. MO; KFDI/Wichita, KS; KTTS/Springfield, MO; WGSQ/Cookeville,TN; WHWY/Ft. Walton Beach/Destin, FL
Winners will be announced in October and honored during the "49th Annual CMA Awards" on Weds Nov 4th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Source: CMA World.com
First Ballot took place July 6 -16 followed by Second Ballot (Aug 11 – 20) and the Final CMA Awards 2015 Ballot is held between Oct 8 – 27, 2015
* The CMA Awards eligibility period was July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
CMA Awards winners are chosen in three rounds of voting. Votes are cast by industry professional members of the Country Music Association – meaning Awards Winners are honored by their peers in the music industry.
The CMA Awards nominees and winners are determined by more than 6,300 professional members of CMA, which was the first trade organization formed to promote an individual genre of music in 1958. Winners of “The 49th Annual CMA Awards” were determined in a final round of voting by eligible members of CMA.
“The 49th Annual CMA Awards” airs live Wednestday, Nov. 4, at 8|7c on ABC-TV. Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the eighth consecutive year. The 2015 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless >> special moments.
Check out our CMA Awards 2015 Spotify Playlist
#CMAawards 2015 Tweets
Country Music Assoc. tweeted @CountryMusic Special shout-out this a.m. to our more than 7,400 CMA members who determine the nominees & winners of the #CMAawards each year!
Sony Music Nashville tweeted @SonyNashville Congratulations to our Sony Music Nashville #CMAawards nominees! Details here: http://smarturl.it/lnsy3v @CountryMusic
Blake Shelton tweeted @blakeshelton Congrats to my @ashleymonroe for our CMA nomination this morning!!! This calls for a drink!!!
Dan + Shay tweeted @DanAndShay Congratulations to all the #CMAawards nominees! We are stoked to be nominated for #DuoOfTheYear!
Hillary Scott tweeted @HillaryScottLA Vocal Group of the Year!!!!! Thank you to all of the voters and ALWAYS to the fans!!!!
Lady Antebellum tweeted @ladyantebellum Honored to be nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at this year’s #CMAawards! Congrats to all the other nominees! Going to be a fun night!
Luke Bryan tweeted @LukeBryanOnline Thank you @countrymusic for the nominations. #EOTY #MaleVocalist #CMAawards
Lee Ann Womack tweeted @leeannwomack Woah! We're pretty excited around here! to everybody who helped me make music this year :) (& the neighbors!)
thompson square tweeted @thompsonsquare We are so excited and proud to be nominated again for @cma duo of the year!!! Thanks so much to all the members that voted!
Sunday, November 16, 2014
It was a Glitter Hoedown once again on the CMA Awards red carpet!
"The 48th Annual CMA Awards" was hosted for the seventh consecutive year on Wednesday Nov 5, 2014 by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC TV Network.
The best and brightest of country music joined together at the awards show.
Major trend: It's a little, er, risqué.
Stars took to CMAs in dresses featuring sexy sheer illusion panels—and it seems that a little see-through can do the body good.
Kellie Pickler's gown showcased slim, body-tracing panels that made cool geometric shapes, a look that was almost as sexy as the leg-baring Calvin Klein Collection gown model Lily Aldridge sported on the carpet. It seems Aldridge went sans underwear, becoming the latest in a line of celebrities to forgo under-things in favour of body-baring looks.
Nicole Kidman went with a lacy Roberto Cavalli confection that had strategically-placed flowers over a sheer, long-sleeved bodice. The floor-length white dress was a sweet choice for the actress, who walked the red carpet with hubby Keith Urban.
Other stars getting in on the see-through fun included Kacey Musgraves (who sported a, well, helmet-esque style on the red carpet), Kimberly Perry and Faith Hill.
CMA Awards co-host Carrie Underwood donned a gold beaded frock with a sheer overlay—adding more layers to nestle her small baby bump.
Our CMA 2014 Favorites:
CMA Awards co-host Carrie Underwood donned a gold beaded frock with a sheer overlay—adding more layers to nestle her small baby bump.
Our CMA 2014 Favorites:
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Best Dressed: TOP: Carrie Underwood, Chaley Rose, Kellie Pickler, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Miranda Lambert BOTTOM: Brett Eldredge, Chase Bryant, Frankie Ballard, Thomas Rhett |
Billboard spoke to many of the stars gracing the red carpet, including Lady Antebellum, Steven Tyler, Easton Corbin, Josh Tyler, Joshua Scott Jones, Kellie Pickler, Dan + Shay, The Swon Brothers and more. Watch the videos at Billboard.com
Who shone out for you?
Who won you over with tasteful fashion with a hint of twang?
Who rocked the Carpet or failed to impress?
Kellie Pickler wins our trophy for the CMA Awards 2014 best red carpet look showing off that wonderful Jonathan Kayne midnight blue gown – PHOTO !!!
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| Kellie Pickler - just WOW! CLICK to ENLARGE! |
@kelliepickler looks absolutely amazing!!!!!!!! who agrees???#cma pic.twitter.com/gt44Wbaxut
— kellie~pickler~fan (@kelliepicklerrr) November 6, 2014 What were the country stars, celebs and presenters wearing?
Ladies first (A – Z)
Ashley Monroe – There to perform with Blake Shelton the “Like a Rose” singer-songwriter wore a sparkly micro mini ensemble which was arguably the shortest mini dress of the night! Was she wearing something on underneath as she kept it short and sweet combined with strappy black heels. Ashley whole look is very 1969-meets-1995. Later for her live performance
in what might be a referred to as dress? She nearly exposed her bottom half more than once, donning the shortest of slinky silver numbers showing off those enviable pins. In the new music video of Shelton 's “'Lonely Tonight” the lovely songbird wears perhaps an even shorter Haute Hippie Spring 2015 silver sequin dress along with a Fall 2014 black feather tuxedo jacket!
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| Ashley Monroe Press Room |
Aubrey Peeples – The Nashville TV drama actress (who plays Layla Grant) balanced a two-piece ensemble boasting a perforated white cropped top and sequin maxi dress for a trendy look. Her TV character style has been getting darker and grungier on Nashville, that's the way Aubrey Peeples likes it showing off her edgier side on the 2014 CMA Awards carpet.
The actress spilled about how Layla's wardrobe and her own are starting to merge This ensemble is all about the shimmery black maxi skirt which resonates with a grand awards show but the top didn’t.
The actress spilled about how Layla's wardrobe and her own are starting to merge This ensemble is all about the shimmery black maxi skirt which resonates with a grand awards show but the top didn’t.
Brandy Clark – Looking stunning the New Artist of the Year Nominee and Vocal Duo co-presenter wore a full length figure hugging Monique Lhuillier glittering dress with peekaboo sleeves by Pamella Roland. Flowing locks, a radiant smile and carrying a artistic designed Clutch rounded out a great look - Image - Image - Headshot - Presenting -
Carrie Underwood – The CMA co-host and nominated CMA Female Vocalist wore a vintage-style custom fully beaded champagne gown as the Mom-to-be looked radiant in a Lorena Sarbu dress with a high-low hem. The gown did a great job of concealing her bump (until she turned to the side), was beautifully embellished, pretty and full of girly flair. She wore Jimmy Choo Amika Patent Leather & Lace Pumps, this style is from the Fall 2013 collection featuring sheer nude floral lace, patent leather cap-toe and 120mm heel(Image - Image - Image ) The “Something In The Water” singer styled her look with big waves, glossy lips and diamond drop earrings for overall perfection of her award show look - Image
All told including her red carpet, live performance and hosting duties she wore a total of 12 outfits!!:
1. Playful Ruffles - Image On stage, the co-host played up her pregnancy in a Randi Rahm ruffle-hem A-line dress with an embellished empire-waist band and donned Brian Atwood sandals.
2. Pretty in Paisley - Image Offering a nod to her co-host, the mom-to-be flaunted a form-fitting Randi Rahm paisley-print—and, naturally, sparkling—frock.
3. Sequined Mini - Image Yet another Randi Rahm creation, the singer sported the casual cut of a T-shirt dress, which was of course blinged out with muted sequins.
4. Sparkling Maxi - Image Loving the short sleeves and sequins she sported a longer Theia version later in the night.
6. Lady in Red - Image Her other solid maxi was more saturated and came in a Grecian-inspired, one-shoulder silhouette.
7. Fit for a Princess - Image For her live performance of her latest single, "Something in the Water," the superstar belted out the number in a delicate embroidered princess gown.
8. Sheer Shades - Image Trying on the sheer trend, the country star channelled her boho side in a Randi Rahm draped green long-sleeve maxi.
9. Country Royalty - Image One of her final frocks was a royal blue, body-hugging number with rouching.
10. This bright pink and white combination, a custom number by Theia, might've been her cheeriest of the night - Image
11. In one of the telecast cast moments in the audience she wore a dark flimsy sequined mini dress
Dress Changes - Photos / Watch Carrie Underwood's BBC Radio 2 interview with Patrick Kielty live from the 48th Annual CMA Awards rehearsals. Original air date: 05/11/2014 >> View on YouTube
Cassadee Pope – The 25-year old Season 3 The Voice champ added some glitz with a sparkling Aidan Mattox metallic skirt
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TOP: Ashley Monroe, Aubrey Peeples, Brandy Clark [Monique Lhuillier], Carrie Underwood [Lorena Sarbu] Bottom: Cassadee Pope [Aidan Mattox],Chaley Rose [Johnathan Kayne], Clare Bowen [Vivianne Westwood], Connie Britton [Naeem Khan] |
Chaley Rose – What a bod! Sporting a gorgeous curly mane, the ‘Nashville’ star (who plays Zoey) looked gorgeous wearing a dramatic Johnathan Kayne gold damask-pattern sequin gown with stunning strap detail and added impact with Swarovski beading at the V neckline and a strappy suspender back. The scorching look only required minimal pieces of jewelry to add yet more shine.
Clare Bowen – NSW Aussie actress (aka Scarlett O’Connor in “Nashville”) channeled a fairy tale princess and dazzled in her 2-piece black and white gown on the carpet. The black embroidered Vivianne Westwood corset (pulled out of the Scarlett wardrobe as she likes recycling things) went very well with the poofy Haute Hippie Spring 2015 tulle sequin skirt which had black beaded details - Clutch Detail >> Interview Video
Connie Britton – Oh Boy it’s RAYNA! The “Nashville” actress (aka country star Rayna Jaymes) was there to present the CMA Album of the Year and she fitted in perfectly with the real world stars of country-music world at the 48th annual Awards.
She wore a green Naeem KhanSpring 2015 three-quarter-sleeve minidress dress featuring intricate threadwork detailing throughout, with illusion detailing on the yoke and skirt. The dress they selected was straight off the runway and even from a show Britton attended during New York Fashion Week. One of the few to go cocktail, this frock easily lived up to the glamorous occasion with Andrea Fohrman earrings and rings, a David Mor bracelet and gold leg-lengthening Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals completed her look - Fashion Pic - (shoe detail)
Connie blushed when fellow presenter Martina McBride mentioned her fictional nominations—not to mention a potential collaboration for the coming year. She actually turned to the ABC series’ costume designer Susie DeSanto for help styling her glamorous ensemble: Since we did a big CMA episode, she and I were both dead-set on it being something completely different than what her character wore to the event."— Susie DeSanto
Danielle Bradbery – The 18-year old Cypress, Texas native Season 4 The Voice champ dazzled and looked classic and beautiful in a black gown with a plunging neckline. It was sleek and mature, yet fresh, which was beyond perfect for the "Young in America" singer. The plunging dress cut from the soft material, was paired with a Lionette by Noa Sadé bracelet and a side-swept Elsa braid
Faith Hill – The 47-year young Mississippi native and "This Kiss" star wore an ultra-feminine Naeem Kahn dress with a bow accent at the neckline. Kicking the big country hair into touch the former CMA Female Vocalist of country went for a shorter sleek ‘do. Timeless glamour swept up in a beautiful feminine silhouette - Fashion Pic Jewelry was by Martin Katz she carried a Salvatore Ferragamo Purse and donned Christian Louboutin shoes to complete her Hollywood star look!
Gretchen Wilson – The 41-year old Pocahontas native “Redneck Woman" singer and 2005 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year
Went casual in jeans, boots and a black tank. This was a lazy look more for hopping out running errands than attending an award show. Ripped jeans, knee-high boots, black halter top and messy hair seemed to say "SOD YOU ALL. I'm wearing jeans again."
Hillary Scott – The Lady Antebellum lead singer and a 15 month mum seems to have shed too many pounds showcasing her post-baby bod, wearing a figure-hugging V-neckline cleavage-enhancing Herve Leger black gown accented with gold detailing/ studs. Michael John jewelry, a gold Reece Hudson clutch and wavy tresses completed her look - Image
For her “Bartender” live performance the 28-year old wore a Haute Hippie crystal embellished cold shoulder top.
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TOP: Danielle Bradbery, Faith Hill [Naeem Kahn], Gretchen Wilson, Hillary Scott [Herve Leger] Bottom: Jana Kramer [Badgley Mischka], Jennifer Nettles [Christian Siriano], Kacey Musgraves [Oscar de la Renta], Karen Fairchild |
Jana Kramer – The “One Tree Hill” actress and “Love” country singer went all out in a floral ballgown with bustier top and embellishments on the strapless Badgley Mischka corseted ball gown constructed from pink lurex and turquoise textured floral brocade. Kramer also wore Dionea Orcini earrings, strappyBadgley Mischka sandals a translucent quartz Brumani Ring, a Le Vian Ring and a Casa Reale ring - Fashion Pic
As Kramer was getting the finishing touches on her smouldering makeup and glossy waves she revealed she’d be bringing her tall (and very handsome) boyfriend along as her date to the 2014 awards show! He too got a little help from VonRumpf when getting dressed.
“Lo also styled him to make sure he looks all extra cute,” Kramer explains of her man’s Ralph Lauren suit with Kenneth Cole accents. “We’re coordinating, and he’s going to look super handsome.” “Honestly, I hate wearing heels,” she admits. “On stage I wear them, but usually I wear the ones that are comfortable that I can run around in. For events like this … you just have to suck it up. By the end of the night though, I’ll make my boyfriend give me a foot massage.
It does hurt, but I brought a pair of Jimmy Choos in case the Badgley Mischkas are too uncomfortable.” (Image )
VonRumpf says her ability to rock sky-high heels are part of what makes her a favourite client of his. She never complains about the height of stilettos, and he says, for a stylist, that is “awesome.”....Read More
Jennifer Nettles – The 40-year old Georgia powerhouse single wowed in a dramatic Christian Siriano Resort 2015 luxurious silk faille tailored gown in a ball gown silhouette, finished with waist-high pockets (which she carpet showcased). She also wore bracelets by Norman Silverman Diamonds and a Tatto ring - Image The styling was kept very simple, with just a few diamond jewels, neutral makeup and a sweeping updo completing her look - Fashion Pic
Kacey Musgraves -, 26, in a jeweled powder pink gown with cap sleeves and
The 26-year old “Follow Your Arrow” singer-songwriter wowed in a pink Oscar de la Renta column gown with intricate embroidery creating sparkle and dimension, which she styled with a silver clutch (image) and a huge diamond ring. It took a lot to upstage a pretty pink Oscar de la Renta gown, yet Kacey managed it with extremely enormous hair (Image - Image). This big bouffant is something Dolly Parton might have been proud of in true country tradition, however, the end result is a tad funny - Image - Getty Images
Karen Fairchild – The Little Big Town singer wore a long lace slip dress topped off with a red fur jacket, an ensemble she added an oxblood clutch and boho jewels to.
Katie Armiger - Shine like a diamond: Singer sported a black halterneck Bariano cocktail dress with studded detail
Kellie Pickler - The 28-year-old rocked sexy and edgy showing off the sheer back and ornate beading of her navy cap-sleeved Jonathan Kayne midnight blue gown with see-through panels. This really was one of the top looks of the night and a quite remarkable creation. Architecturally constructed in mesh and velvet and embellished with Swarovski beading it was truly captivating.Tacori jewels and a Swarovski silver crystal ‘New Power’ clutch accessorized and added sparkle to her look, with a slicked-back ‘do and silvery eye makeup drawing out her eyes. Just WOW! - Image
Kimberly Perry – The Band Perry’s leading wore a sleeveless floor length black Gustavo Cadile gown with an illusion neckline. She kept things simple but effective with a gold clutch and earrings. Her brothers Reid Perry and Neil Perry both wore a Paul Smith Tux - Image.
Kimberly Schlapman - The Little Big Town lady went for the gold in an strapless amber-hued Johanna Johannson tea-length dress and matching platform heels. A rhinestone-encrusted handbag and Jacob & Co. jewels finished her look. Does it resemble more of a slinky posh under garment?
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TOP: Katie Armiger [Bariano], Kellie Pickler [Jonathan Kayne], Kimberly Perry [Gustavo Cadile], Kimberly Schlapman [Johanna Johannson] Bottom: Kimberly Williams Paisley [Romona Keveza], Lennon & Maisy Stella [Free People/ MaryLynne Stella], Lily Aldridge [Calvin Klein], Lucy Hale [Romona Keveza] |
Kimberly Williams Paisley – The ‘Two and a Half Men’ and “Nashville” (role Peggy Kentor) actress oozed glamour and knocked it out of the CMA park with a floor-length navy embroidered lace Romona Keveza designer gown with a side slit. She styled with strappy Jimmy Choo ‘Lance’ sandals and a decorative sapphire statement necklace.
Lady Antebellum – The trio were photographed with their married partners to make a stylish entrance together
Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Cassie McConnell, Chris Tyrrell, Kelli Cashiola. Dave Haywood opted for a monochromatic maroon look with the pin striped suit, the blue and purple plaid shirt, burgundy tie and the brown shoes whilst lead singer Charles Kelley went with a grey 3-piece striped suit with a checked button-down and tie with smart tanned shows. Fine looking line up - Image
Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella - Sister style: Musical duo Lennon Stella (Left) & Maisy Stella who play the roles of Maddie Conrad and Daphne Conrad in “Nashville” donned cute semimatching black sparkly mini dresses. While Lennon chose a burgundy Free People mini, her little Maisy chose a MaryLynne Stella dress LBD with a statement collar and a ruffled pink hem.
Lily Aldridge - As a Victoria's Secret Angel, she is used to showing some skin and confidently left very little to the imagination. The 28-year-old model looked sultry and showed off her toned figure in a Calvin Klein Collection long-sleeved tulle and silk cady gown risque sheer panelled black dress. The body-baring sheer panels and the lack of underwear helped to pull the look off playing down the blatant sex appeal and serving up a refined glam with effortless styling. She also wore Jennifer Meyer jewelry and Stuart Weitzman Nudist Ankle-Strap Sandals. Sam Hunt won the prize to join her to present Female Vocalist though Lily’s hubby Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill lives in Nashville.
Love and Theft - Laura Kennedy the wife of Stephen Barker Liles (wearing Lucchese Nashville boots) wore a fetching floor length gown with embroidered sheer side panels (sherrihill.com) – Image - Image
Lucy Hale - Scarlet fever: The "You Sound Good to Me" country/pop newcomer and “Pretty Little Liars” actress star Lucy Hale looked ravishing in red in a Romona Keveza Fall 2014 gown to make a bold statement. The pop of colour with glossy red lips helped bring her entire ensemble together. She cut a slinky mermaid silhouette with intricate detailing, especially the asymmetrical back and contrasting black belt. The black fringed clutch (Image) gave the look a youthful edge, as do the Porter Lyons and Melissa Kaye jewelry, Casa Realediamond rings with Norman Silverman and Melissa Kaye earrings (Image) rounding out a flawless winning carpet look - Fashion Pic - Head Shot
Maddie and Tae - The young “Girl In A Country Song” upcoming ladies didn't coordinate but looked lovely! Marlow gussied up in an eggplant gown with a sweeping train and Tae Dye bundled up in a Victoria Kyriakides long-sleeved lace column dress with a low back.
Martina McBride – The Female Vocalist nominee and Album of the Year presenter looked doll-like in a black and gold Oscar de la Renta Fall 2014 Lace-Embroidered A-Line black tulle cocktail dress with an illusion neckline and sheer skirt. The gold floral embroidery highlighted with jet-black beading and glass crystals and gave the dress a very classy and glamorous feel. She styled her look with statement earrings and black patent-leather pumps to complete her lovely CMA look - Fashion Pic
Meghan Linsey - The now blonde solo singer (ex Steal Magnolia member) served up some emerald realness in a slit-to-there (and there!) Ekaterina Kukhareva green lace wrap dress (80% Viscose 20% Lurex) - Clutch detail - Image
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Meghan Trainor [Monique Lhuillier] |
She accessorized with a sparkling clutch and glitter-dipped five-and-a-half-inch "Passarello" stiletto platforms from Aldo. The silver shoes — a departure from her usual black, chunky-heeled boots she wears during performances — were chosen by Trainor herself. She shares, "I love glitter and sparkles and thought they were the perfect complement to the amazing blue Monique Lhuillier dress." Yep, we're all about this bass.
For her CMA performance the Massachusetts native changed into a pink floral mini dress (way-too-short?) with black tulle fabric peeking behind the bottom hemline. The Nasty Gal moto zip crop jacket leather jacket she paired with it looked swell along with knee-high socks and chunky mary janesplatforms. Miranda showed off her recent weight loss physique in a baby blue dress - Image.
Miranda Lambert – The now 31-year old (Nov 10th) rocked a Grecian goddess in a gorgeous ruched blush-pink dress with sheer paneling at the neckline and channeled Old Hollywood in an Art Deco Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2014 chiffon gown.
The singer added plenty of sparkle courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, plus an Emm Kuo clutch. Perfectly styled retro waves solidified the Old Hollywood feel, with a bold red lippie providing the finishing touch - Fashion Pic
This softer, ultra-feminine, glamorous approach was very refreshing and one of the best looks on the night.
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TOP: Maddie and Tae [Victoria Kyriakides], Martina McBride [Oscar de la Renta], Meghan Linsey [Ekaterina Kukhareva], Bottom: Miranda Lambert [Bibhu Mohapatra], Natalie Stovall, Nicole Kidman [Roberto Cavalli], Nicolle Galyon |
Natalie Stovall – The singer from the group Natalie Stovall and The Drive; had an unforgettable time at her first-ever CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 5). She was featured in a five-part digital series, ‘On the Road to the CMAs,’ that was sponsored by JCPenney. Stovall hosted the segment, and she told Taste of Country she jumped right into the deep end for her first experience on the other side of the camera. “They had a teleprompter, but right before I went out the very first thing, they asked me to do all of the stuff off the cuff, that they needed me to say exactly like they handed it to me on a sheet,” she recalls. “They said, ‘You’ve got about three minutes, can you just memorize this giant paragraph?’ And I was like, ‘Oh gosh, oh gosh — here we go!’”
Stovall — who was recently featured alongside Lucy Hale, Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country Music. Her CMA backstage experience allowed her to talk to RaeLynn and Kelly Sutton, Cole Swindell (image) and even the legendary Garth Brooks (image) - Make up Image
Nicole Kidman - The 47-year actress there to support her hubby Keith Urban served up the glamour-goddess looking ethereal in a bridal-style Roberto Cavalli vintage inspired cream dress with floral motifs. Shoes by Sergio Rossi, a Jimmy Choo purse Fred Leighton jewels (image) and soft romantic waves rounded out her look - Fashion Pic -
It looks like the Entertainer of the Year nominee Urban was a fan when he gave her bottom a squeeze as they made their way into the event while Nicole placed her hands lovingly on his shoulders - Image - Headshot
All eyes and cameras were on Nicole when a wardrobe malfunction threatened to undo her as she walked the red carpet with her husband of eight years. The Aussie’s nipple was briefly visible beneath the sheer material as she posed for photographers at the country music industry’s night of nights - Image.
So was it stunning A-list attire something you’d rather hang as net curtains?
Nicolle Galyon - Feminine: The artist from The Voice added a burst of colour to proceedings with a bold floral maxi dress
Clutch/Jewels - Image The Songwriter was not a winner on the night although two of her songs, “Automatic” and “We Were Us,” won trophies for her associates for Single (going to artist) and Musical Event.
Rachel Holder – Welcome to Boobtown?: The “In Your Arms” singer opted for a plunging Johnathan Kayne gown with rhinestone encrusted bodice. Her red carpet glow was provided by VicAtSunTanCity sunless tanning, Hair by The Edge Salon and her MUA (Makeup Artist) was Emily May.
RaeLynn - Hollywood glam: The Baytown, Texas “God Made Girls” singer looked lovely and all grown up in a slinky black dress with a nicely styled side-swept blonde locks - Image . This was a vast improvement on some of her signature fun prom-like Tutu type outfits at previous award shows. However once the awards show ended, and the Big Machine Label after party began that’s when the 20-year-old "The Voice" alum changed into a green and black doily dress - Getty Image
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TOP: (L-R) Rachel Holder [Johnathan Kayne], RaeLynn, Susan Yeagley [Rubin Singer], Trisha Yearwood |
Susan Yeagley – The 42-year old American actress and Nashville, Tennessee resident wore an alta costura Rubin Singer liquid gown available by special order at Neiman Marcus. The designer is a third generation Russian, raised in Paris and New York. Did it Squeak when she walked? – Shoe Detail - Clutch/rings
The Henningsens: The "American Beautiful" country trio and Band Perry co-writers Brian Henningsen, Clara Henningsen and Aaron Henningsen looked great with Clara proudly displaying her baby belly - Image.
Trisha Yearwood – The Male Vocalist presenter and "PrizeFighter" singer went for simple elegance and covered up in a long-sleeved black dress, but she added a pop of colour with her attractive scarlet-accentuated clutch - Image Her dark eye make up looked a little heavy and the outfit seemed more appropriate for a more sombre occasion
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Billy Currington - The “We Are Tonight” star kept it classic with a navy suit jacket and black trousers - Image.
Brantley Gilbert – The “Bottoms Up” country rocker has often expressed a wish to win the “Worst Dressed” awards and the shoe kinda fits once more wearing a black ball cap, black suit jacket worn over a leather zip up with jeans with assorted chains and rings – Image – Head shot
Brett Eldredge – The New Artist of the Year “Beat Of The Music” singer opted for a tux and bow-tie. The country crooner made his CMA red carpet fashion choices in honor of his idol, Frank Sinatra. It was a great look and really smart work - Image
Charles Este – The 49-year old Pittsburgh actor known for his role as Deacon Clayborn in the Nashville TV drama strolled the carpet with his lovely wife. Charles looked smart in a dark plaid blazer, dark button-down and denim - Image
Chase Bryant – The 21-year old Broken Bow Newcomer "Take It On Back" singer-songwriter made a fine impression in a classic dark blue three-piece suit by Hugo Boss. The suave singer channelled his inner James Dean from his hair down to his shoes - Image.
Chris Carmack – The 33-year old Washington actor and former model who plays Will Lexington in the Nashville TV drama rocked casual with a black jacket, pants, shiny shirt and shoes - Image
Chris Young - Voted Country's Sexiest Man by Country weekly readers the 29-year old "Aw Naw" singer looked fresh omitting a tie, wearing a dark blue black suit and solid gray undershirt - Image
Clay Walker & Jessica Craig – The singer and his wife never seem to fail to show up at the Country awards nights. He looked smart in a grey suit, crisp white, shinny black tie and staple black cowboy hat whilst his wife cut a beautiful figure co-ordinated in a flowing black ball gown with meshed inserts down the sides and across the shoulders with flowing golden locks - Image
Craig Campbell - Family Man was apparently wearing Gucci Guilty fragrance #CMAawards and was supported by his wife Mindy Ellis who sported an asymmetrical hot pink number – Image
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the solid grey shirt and skinny tie and black velvet jacket with accents, dark pants, crisp snow white button-down and black tie and sporting gravity defying hairstyles to have their female fans swooning over the handsome pair – Image .
Darius Rucker – There to present Song of the Year he wore a dark blue velvet jacket, crisp white and burgundy tie which was perhaps spoiled by the casual denims – Image - Shoe Detail
David Nail - Memphis singer and wife Catherine Werne looked super stylish together. David wore a smart dark blue 2-piece suit with coordinating shirt and tie and a plaid pocket square with a rather scruffy facial hair spoiling the overall look. Whilst his wife stunned in flowing full length crisp white deep plunging ball gown and carried a black clutch - Image
Dierks Bentley – The 38-year old 5 times 2014 CMA nominated singer-songwriter looked smart in a 3-piece glen plaid suit with a crisp white shirt. His wife Cassidy Black wore a lovely cream/ nude and white gown with an embroidered flower design - Image
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TOP: Brett Eldredge, Chase Bryant, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley BOTTOM: Frankie Ballard , Hunter Hayes , Kip Moore , Luke Bryan |
Dustin Lynch – The 29-year old “Where It’s At” singer-songwriter wore his staple cowboy hat paired with a royal blue suit, blue/grey button-down and matching plaid pocket square, to nail the country star debonair style - Image
Easton Corbin - The star paired a brown suit jacket over his gray tweed suit.
Eric Close – The 47-year old Statten Island actor known for his Teddy Conrad role in the ABC drama Nashville wore a smart blue jacket with an embroidered print pattern, coordinating with a dark shirt and denims for a casual look - Image - Image
Eric Paslay – The 31-year old Waco, Texan “Friday Night” singer-songwriter went for a monochromatic grey look with light grey jacket, solid coloured shirt, denim and dark ball cap - Image
Frankie Ballard - The “Sunshine and Whiskey” singer dazzled and has never looked better! Last year he went with an eccentric Manuel patchwork creation but this time around the well groomed Ballard went with a classic tux and bow-tie. One of the looks of the night rocking the crisp black tux! - Image - Image
Hunter Hayes – A show-stopper look from the 23-year old “Wanted” singer with perfectly quaffed hair that surely had the girls swooning as he walked the carpet. His Navy blue suit had just a touch of black satin, which made it even more perfect for the occasion with a crisp white open neck shirt, matching plaid pocket square and shiny black shoes - Image
Jason Aldean & Brittany Kerr – The 37-year old “Burnin’ It Down” hit singer was joined by his fiancée (The former Idol contestant) who displayed her hourglass figure in a plunging floor-length black gown revealing ample cleavage with a gold hippie-like headband adding to the overall attire. Aldean sported a mustard coloured cowboy hat with ripped jeans and a black open neck shirt revealing his hairy bare chest. The distressed jeans, the leather jacket…This is not CMA Awards worthy, but was it a snipe at the Association for the lack of nominations - Image
Jon Pardi – The 29-year old “Write You a Song” Californian native got into the swing with a country classic suit from Manuel wore with a white button-down and denim jeans – Image
Josh Turner – He looked like a true Southern gent in a sleek 3-piece gray suit boasting a faint plaid pattern wore with a solid dark purple shirt - Image.
Joshua Scott Jones – The Charleston, Illinois native wore a dark navy blue suit with a lightly patterned textured button-down and dark tie for a welcome monochromatic look. Now a solo artist Jones' debut documented his own journey through his drug and alcohol addiction, his successful stint in rehab, and the end of his engagement to former duo Steel Magnolia partner, Meghan Linsey. Joshua certainly has cleaned up good with the most stunningly beautiful busty HOT HOT date on his arm who was wearing a figure hugging sequined dress with side cut-outs embellished see-through panels and an attached transparent train. Platform heels, long flowing locks for a month-dropping-drop-dead-gorgeous look - Image
Jonathan Jackson – The 32-year old Florida actor who plays Avery Barkley in the ABC prime time drama Nashville was seen on the red carpet with his wife, Canadian actress Lisa Vultaggio. When aged 20, Jackson married the former General Hospital actress on June 21, 2002 and they have raised three children; a daughter and two sons. The "Nashville" actor wore a wrinkled military style coat with red piping and dark pants with a rather overall sloppy getup - Image - Image
Kip Moore – The 34-year old Nashville s-songwriter and New Artist of the Year nominee improved greatly on previous red carpet appearances. The “Up All Night” artist ditched the blue jeans, signature reverse ball cap and instead achieved a chic monochromatic look with jacket, pants and matching tee-shirt for a pleasing palette of graphite greys for a pretty cool look - Image.
Little Big Town - Coordinated: Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town making a stylish quartet.
Luke Bryan – The multi nominated artist was joined by his glamorous wife Carolyn Boyer by his side. The singe looked sleek with a dark blazer, dark blue pants, crisp white button-down, dark tie and pocket square to complete a winning carpet look. Caroline’s white, sleeveless floor-length slit gown with embellishments and matching belt looked stunning. Overall of the best dressed CMA couples - Image
Rodney Atkins and partner Rose Falcon - were a chic couple on the red carpet, however, Rodney added a casual touch to his outfit with a baseball cap
Sam Palladio – The 27-year old Pembury, Kent actor who plays Gunnar Scott in the ABC drama Nashville looked rather serious and was wearing a stylish slate blue Paul Smith outfit. - Image
Sam Hunt – The "Leave the Night On" singer was celebrating a No.1 single and Country album skipped the jacket in favour of a crisp white dress shirt and black pants. It was more an impression of waiter “More water, please!” for the CMA presenter with a look that didn’t really work – Image
Is was the battle of the labels on the red carpet as the Big Machine Records CEO wearing a dark 2-piece suit and tie squared up with actor Oliver Hudson, better known as Jeff Fordham the Edgehill Records head on the ABC show Nashville. Oliver may have been pushed through a mister though the smart shiny silver-grey 2-piece and black tie may have saved the day - Image - ** Image
Scott McCreery – The former 21-year American Idol alum and “See You Tonight” crooner looking sharp as always on the carpet runway. He rocked dapper in a navy blue Shoreditch London Tux (from the Label) suit with lighter blue accents on the jacket. Adding to pretty spiffy he sported a cute smile. Great Tux: Scotty is a Hottie! - Image
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| (L-R) Scott McCreery, The Swon Brothers , Thomas Rhett |
Steven Tyler - Hell for leather: Aerosmith rocker added his personal flair to the proceedings as one of the evenings presenters.
The Swon Brothers – Newbie CMA red carpet Duo of the Year “Later On” nominees co-ordinated with spiked hair-do’s and regarding their attire had a female assistant help with clothes shop! For Smell-O-Vision they also spilled they were wearing a Abercrombie fragrance - Image
Thomas Rhett – The24-year old Georgian New Artist of the Year nominee wore a crisp white dress shirt worn with a bow tie and smart dinner jacket to complete a smart and formal winning look – Image - (shoe detail) Image
Will Chase – The “Nashville” actor known as country star Luke Wheeler wore a dark jacket with blue accents, dark pants and shiny shoes with a blue shirt and dark collar for a smart casual and clean look. – Image - Image
Also spotted on the red carpet:
a) Tim Tebow the American football quarterback played for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He presented the Song of the Year joing Darius Rucker on stage
b) Shane C. Drake: He directed videos for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne,
c) Rob Hatch - A Songwriter best known for writing “I Don't Dance” (Lee Brice song) . He was voted Songwriter of the year at the 2014 SESAC Nashville Music Awards held on Sunday Nov 2, 2014. Other cuts include "Goodnight Kiss recorded by Randy Houser. His first #1 hit as a songwriter was with Justin Moore’s version of “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” . Other credits include Gretchen Wilson, Jake Owen, Terri Clark, George Jones and Rhett Akins.
d) Robby Johnson– Singer songwriter who had a stunning video "South Of Me" released this year
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