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Check Out What WYRK Fans are Saying About the CMAs!

Candace Pregitzer — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:15:03 +0000

We asked our facebook friends about the CMAs. Here is what some of them said! Tracy Duffy They were all good, but the question should have been “how happy are you today that Taylor Swift did not win”…great night for COUNTRY!!!! Mark Moretti I enjoyed the whole Willie tribute, waited the entire show to hear [...]

2012 CMA Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:01:18 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards included over 20 performances — more if you count the skits and songs hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played between award announcements. The biggest stars, from Jason Aldean to Blake Shelton to Kenny Chesney to Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift, all took the stage at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The show [...]

Blake Shelton Wins Entertainer of the Year at 2012 CMAs, Responds with Shock and Awe

Megan Pacella — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:07:12 +0000

Reba McEntire and Tim Allen teamed up at the 2012 CMA awards to hand out the most coveted trophy of the night: the Entertainer of the Year award. Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and 2011 winner Taylor Swift were all nominated for EoTY, but in the end, Shelton beat out the competition.

WYRK 2012 CMA Awards Live Blog [PICTURES] [VIDEO]

Angela Stefano — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:45:47 +0000

Country Music’s Biggest Night is here! And WYRK’s got you covered with everything you’ll need to know before, during and after the CMA Awards ceremony. Grab your remote and your showtime snacks, and keep it right here for our 2012 CMA Awards live blog! *** 11 p.m.: Thanks for hanging in there with us tonight, everyone! [...]

2012 CMA Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:17:13 +0000

The 2012 CMA Awards winners all had a big year in their own way, and the Nov. 1 awards show is the perfect way to celebrate — completed only by new metal statues for the mantle. Folks like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Toby Keith accepted early honors on the biggest night in country music., [...]

Can You Pick the Winners of This Year's CMA Awards?

Brett Alan — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:02:06 +0000

How well do you know your nominees? Do you think you can pick the winners before they’re actually picked tonight in Music City? I’ll give you the categories and nominees. You just vote on the winner. Here we go!

Watch the 2012 CMA Red Carpet Ceremony Live Here on WYRK [VIDEO]

WYRK Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:00:54 +0000

One of country music’s biggest nights is officially here — the 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn.! The ceremony begins tonight at 8 p.m.; for the fifth consecutive year, country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host the gala. The Red Carpet Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. tonight. Want to see all of [...]

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Win 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:30:51 +0000

Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney certainly had country music fans buzzing with excitement when they announced earlier this year that they were teaming up for a musical collaboration. Now, the hit, 'Feel Like a Rock Star,' has earned the duo the 2012 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year.

Toby Keith Snags Early Win for Music Video of the Year at 2012 CMA Awards

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:00:39 +0000

The first 2012 CMA Awards trophies were announced Thursday morning (Nov. 1) during ABC’s ‘Good Morning America,’ and Toby Keith is one of the first winners. His video clip for ‘Red Solo Cup’ snagged Music Video of the Year honors. The award goes to both the ‘Red Solo Cup’ singer and to director Michael Salomon. [...]

WYRK Exclusive Interview: Eric Church at CMA Week [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:31:51 +0000

Jeremy is our on-site reporter for CMA week in Nashville. He was able to catch up with Eric Church in an exclusive interview about Country Music’s Biggest Night.Eric is up for a few awards tonight (November 1), including Male Vocalist of the Year. I think he should take home at least the award for Album of the [...]

2012 CMA Awards Behind the Scenes: Jason Aldean Gets Ready For Country Music's Biggest Night [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:22:19 +0000

Tonight (November 1) is the big night! The Country Music Awards will air live from Nashville. It is a huge party and truly is Country Music’s Biggest Night. I really wish I could be there. Since we can’t, we can get as close as possible thanks to our reporters on hand behind the scenes!What is Jason Aldean [...]

Nominee Lists, Interviews, Live Video + More — Everything You Need for the 2012 CMA Awards

WYRK Staff — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:01:01 +0000

Don’t be boring and just sit on the couch watching the 46th Annual CMA Awards this Thursday, November 1. It’s time for you to get involved and interact with the show! Below, you can find an interactive tool that will provide everything you need to know about the show, the nominees, the awards, etc. Take [...]

2012 CMA Awards: Interviews With Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Reba + Kelly Clarkson [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:10:38 +0000

The biggest stars talk CMAs and more! Check out these video interviews from Nashville. [button href="/tags/2012-cma-awards" title="See All 2012 CMA Awards Coverage" align="center"]

2012 CMA Awards: Go Behind the Scenes With Brantley Gilbert [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:27:39 +0000

There is a lot of preparation to do for a show the size of the CMA Awards. Nominee and performer Brantley Gilbert talks about his performance for tomorrow night and gives you a behind the scenes look at the CMAs in the video below. Listen to the CMA Awards tomorrow night (November 1) on Country [...]

Check Out the CMA Rehearsals With Luke Bryan [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:14:48 +0000

The CMA Awards are set for tomorrow night (November 1), and male vocalist nominee and performer Luke Bryan is giving you an up-close look at the show rehearsals. [button href="/tags/2012-cma-awards" title="See All of Our 2012 CMA Awards Coverage" align="center"]

WYRK is Your CMA Awards Connection – Get Behind-the-Scenes Updates From Your Country Station

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:00:27 +0000

WYRK is your CMA station, and now through award day (November 1), we’ll connect you with all the action and bring you updates about the CMA Awards. We’ll bring you reports from Nashville during The Breakfast Club through Thursday, November 1, and we’ll take you live to the red carpet before the awards. You’ll also be able [...]

Eric Church on 2012 CMA Awards Nominations: 'It's Strange for Me'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:01:19 +0000

Eric Church heads into the 2012 CMA Awards with five nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year. While he's excited -- and would be appreciative of any honor he can take back to his band -- the 'Creepin'' singer tells Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson awards are not what drives him. In fact, he finds the fast turn-around from one year ago a little bizarre.

Hunter Hayes Admits He Has 'A Lot of Fear' About Performing at the 2012 CMAs

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:00:42 +0000

Hunter Hayes in nominated in the New Artist of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards -- a huge deal for a kid who's only 21. He'll even get a chance to perform, which he admitted he is a terrifying prospect. Taking the stage in front of country legends, the men and women he's idolized for years... "There's a lot of fear," Hayes tells Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson.

Jason Aldean Nervous for CMA Awards, Hoping to Check Entertainer of the Year Win Off His 'Bucket List'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:00:23 +0000

It’s hard to believe that there’s something out there that Jason Aldean hasn’t accomplished in his red-hot career, but he has yet to pick up Entertainer of the Year at an awards show. The Georgian has his next shot at the title come November 1, when the 2012 CMA Awards take place in Nashville. Aldean [...]

Brad Paisley Gets a Scary Birthday Wish From the Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:37:08 +0000

Country Music’s Biggest Night is this Thursday night, November 1, the 46th Annual CMA Awards. Show host Brad Paisley celebrated his 40th birthday over the weekend, and in the spirit of Halloween, his friends at the Grand Ole Opry delivered a birthday video almost worthy of a president. What the Dickens is this? Have a look and a laugh.