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Blake And Miranda Talk About Their CMA Wins [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:08 +0000

Not too many people have been in the situation that Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have been in. The newlyweds scored huge at the recent CMA Awards in Nashville. I don’t know if there has ever been a time where the female AND male vocalists of the year were a married couple. I may have [...]

The Band Perry, Jason Aldean + More Get Album Sales Boost After CMAs

Billy Dukes — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:15:58 +0000

The Band Perry were arguably the big winners at last week’s CMA Awards, winning crystal bullets for Single, Song and New Artist of the Year. This week, they’re continuing to reap the benefits as sales of their self-titled debut album are up 112 percent compared to the previous week.

What Was Written on Taylor Swift's Arm at the CMA Awards 2011?

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:51:05 +0000

Fans watching the CMA Awards 2011 may have been puzzled when Taylor Swift looked to her arm for guidance while giving her speech as she collected the Entertainer of the Year award. So, what exactly was written on Taylor Swift’s arm at the big event?

45th Annual CMA Award Winners [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:53:06 +0000

Taylor Swift came away the big winner – taking home Entertainer of the Year honors at last night’s 45th annual Country Music Association awards in Nashville. She is now only the second female artist to win the CMA’s highest honor twice. The only other female to win it twice is Barbara Mandrell.

The husband – wife team of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert took Male and Female Vocalist awards.

2011 CMA Awards – Best Tweets

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:58:55 +0000

Country's biggest stars were all chatting on Twitter while attending the 2011 CMA Awards! Kellie Pickler was taking Mr. Jack Daniel as a date, and Blake Shelton told his followers he would be cheering for one country singer's legs. (Hint: Not Miranda Lambert's.) Brad Paisley was praising Carrie Underwood's natural beauty (or was he?), and [...]

2011 CMA Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:52:16 +0000

Yikes! There were some serious fashion strikes on the 2011 CMA Awards red carpet, beginning with Laura Bell Bundy‘s pantless purple dress cape … well, we’re not sure what to call it. C’mon, girl! Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square was showing off a little too much skin in her royal blue cutout dress with a [...]

Vince Gill, Keith Urban + Brad Paisley Honor Glen Campbell at 2011 CMA Awards

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:24:03 +0000

Today’s country music wouldn’t be what it is without the iconic stars that led the way, like Glen Campbell, who changed the face of the industry with a string of Top 10 hits in the 1960s and ’70s. Realizing his greatness, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley took the stage at the 2011 CMA Awards to honor the legend, who announced in June that he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

2011 CMA Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Kat Lee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:32:42 +0000

The stars were out in full force on the red carpet at the 2011 CMA Awards, as seen in these pictures! Power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill looked like the perfect compliment to one another in black and white, respectively. Country’s leading ladies looked fab in neutral tones, with co-host Carrie Underwood and Hillary Scott both sporting sparkling nude colored gowns. Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride both wore classic flashy black looks, Lambert in a ball gown and McBride in a tasteful pant suit.

The Band Perry's 'If I Die Young' Earns Song of the Year Honors at 2011 CMA Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:26:17 +0000

No one has yet been able to top the Band Perry during the 2011 CMA Awards. The brothers-sister trio are two-for-two after picking up the CMA Award for Song of the Year for ‘If I Die Young.’ The song was also honored with the night’s first award, Single of the Year.

CMA Awards Tonight – Live Updates

Brett Alan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:29:44 +0000

Country Music’s biggest night happens tonight in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the 45th Annual Country Music Awards with hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. WYRK will be updating this posts as the awards and events happen so follow along with us while you listen to the show on 106.5 WYRK. 10:55: Entertainer Of The Year: Taylor [...]

Artists Interviews at CMA Week In Nashville [VIDEO]

WYRK Staff — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:56:54 +0000

We’re counting down to country music’s BIGGEST night, the CMA Awards on ABC Channel 7. Clay Moden is giving you a backstage pass to the see the superstars in Nashville. Check out the videos below. Click SHOWS and scroll down to find your favorite artists with Clay Moden

Faith Hill, Brad Paisley + More Rehearse for 2011 CMA Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:10:04 +0000

New footage from the 2011 CMA Awards rehearsals has emerged, featuring country’s top stars getting ready for Wednesday’s show. Spotlights ablaze, hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley warm up for their duet ‘Remind Me’ and Faith Hill prepares for the premiere of her long-awaited new single ‘Come Home’ in the video seen below.

The ABC Crews Set Up For Wednesday's CMA Broadcast! [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:52 +0000

It takes a large crew of people to get the broadcast production set up done in time for the 45th CMA Awards Show . Here is a bit of what it looks like on Monday before the event!!Remember to tune in for my interviews from 3- 7 and check back here for videos and pictures [...]

Crews Prepare The Red Carpet In Advance Of Wednesday's CMA Show![VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:27:18 +0000

It takes a large crew and a few days to get ready for the CMA. It is Country Music's biggest night and here is a video of the guys setting up what will be the runway that the stars take to get in to the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night.

Lionel Richie to Debut Country Duets at 2011 CMA Awards

Nancy Dunham — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:36:30 +0000

Darius Rucker is just one of the artists that will duet with Lionel Richie at the 2011 CMA Awards. He’s one of the many country artists that joined Richie to sing some of his classic hits on his upcoming ‘Tuskegee’ album that is scheduled to be released in March.

Win A Dream Trip To The CMA Awards In Nashville!

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:45:48 +0000

Country 106.5 WYRK and RCA Nashville want to fly you to music city for the dream trip of a lifetime to the CMA Awards! Listen for the CMA SOUNDER, be caller 9 when you hear it at 644-WYRK (9975) or 800-696-WYRK (9975) to get signed up for the trip. You and your guest could be off to Nashville to watch the CMA’s LIVE on November 9th.

Kix Brooks Gets An Early CMA Surprise From Tim McGraw

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:30:12 +0000

Kix Brooks was part of country music’s biggest duo’s “Brooks & Dunn” for over 20 years and now he has won a CMA Award without his former partner Ronnie Dunn. Kix was surprised Monday with a phone call from Tim McGraw telling him he had just won the CMA for Broadcast Personality of the Year as host of American Country Countdown, which you can hear every Sunday night on WYRK

More Performers Added to The CMA Awards – Win A Trip To The Show From WYRK

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:26:52 +0000

We’re less than a month away from the CMA Awards November 9th in Nashville and Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Thompson Square, the Band Perry and Chris Young have all signed to perform at the show, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will host. Previously announced performers are Jason Aldean, Faith Hill, Lady A, Blake and Miranda, [...]

More Artists Added To CMA Awards Lineup [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:43:36 +0000

There have been a number of hit duets recently including “Me and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter, “Easy” from Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield and Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s “Remind Me”. Everyone mentioned will perform their perspective duet at the CMA Awards on Wednesday November 9th. They join the list of already announced [...]

The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum + Miranda Lambert Confirmed as 2011 CMA Awards Performers

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:32:32 +0000

The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, and Miranda Lambert will join the star-filled lineup at the 2011 CMA Awards in November, reports The Boot. What a difference a year makes, especially if you’re the Band Perry! Just last year, the trio — individually known as siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry — first attended the CMA Awards to perform their hit song ‘If I Die Young’ and compete for Group of the Year honors. This year, the trio is nominated for five awards, including Single and Song of the Year for ‘If I Die Young.’