WYRK 2012 CMA Awards Live Blog [PICTURES] [VIDEO]
November 1, 2012 9:45 PM 
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!
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11 p.m.: Thanks for hanging in there with us tonight, everyone! Hope you enjoyed the show. We’ll have more coverage tomorrow morning with The Breakfast Club!
Adios from Nashville. Congrats Blake Shelton! twitter.com/RobBanks_WYRK/…
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 2, 2012
10:56 p.m.: Alright, we’re up to the last award of the night! And Blake Shelton is the CMA Awards’ Entertainer of the Year! He’s genuinely shocked. “I don’t know how this happened….I freakin’ love it though!” Shelton says.
Big night for Blake Shelton – Male Vocalist & Entertainer OTY.Think The Voice was a good career move?
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
So, who did you guys think would win?
10:41 p.m.: We’re starting to wind down the night with a tribute to Willie Nelson. Lady A kicks things off with their renditions of “Always On My Mind” and “Crazy”.
Next up: Blake Shelton and Keith Urban doing “Whiskey River”.
And finally, Faith and Tim get in on the action with “A Good-Hearted Woman”.
Oh, wait — maybe not “finally”. Willie Nelson himself is up there now, singing “On The Road Again”!
If you don’t like Willie Nelson there is a good chance we won’t get along
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
10:32 p.m: The girls from ‘Nashville’ present Female Vocalist of the Year…to Miranda Lambert. Keeping Male and Female Vocalist in the family this year!
@1065wyrk They are the country power couple to be reckoned with!
— Bettina F (@Bubblybee77) November 2, 2012
Blake & Miranda definitely have new home decor after tonight @1065wyrk #CMAs
— ashley♛stafford (@ALSxo) November 2, 2012
“I don’t necessarily deserve this…but I’ll take it,” Lambert says.
And the winnner is….Miranda!!! Great night for the Sheltons
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
Here’s how the WYRK audience voted:
10:28 p.m.: Kenny Chesney brings us back from commercials with “Come Over”.
Kenny Chesney says ‘Come Over’ five times and it’s sexy. I say come over five times and I’m a creep haha @robbanks_wyrk
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 2, 2012
10:20 p.m.: Martina McBride presents Male Vocalist of the Year, which goes to Blake Shelton. It’s his third time winning the award. He’s surprised, and admits he thought Jason Aldean or Luke Bryan was going to win.
@1065wyrk Blaaaaaake!!!!!
— Amy (@My2girls10) November 2, 2012
You guys were close on this one!
10:16 p.m.: “An Idol singing with an icon” is the intro for Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill, who are performing their new duet, “Don’t Rush”…which is almost jazzy, actually.
This song sounds like it should be on an 8 track player. I like it …soul, sexy and vintage
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
10:09 p.m.: OK, I can’t have been the only one LOL’ing at Brad’s intro of Jason Aldean, can I? Anywho, Aldean’s playing “Take A Little Ride,” which is just ridiculously catchy.
Aldean!! Crank it up!!! #CMA
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
10:06 p.m.: Vocal Group of the Year is a tough category — lots of talent. The award goes to Little Big Town, who also picked up Single of the Year earlier.
Sorry… @zacbrownband got Screwed again. Totally disagree with that one. Love @lbtmusic but that one was wrong….
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
Here’s how you guys voted:
10:01 p.m.: Kicking off the final hour, it’s the other co-host, Carrie Underwood, performing “Blown Away”.
Carrie Underwood needs bigger gloves. She would freeze in Buffalo.
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
Ms Gooberwood twitter.com/1065wyrk/statu…
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 2, 2012
9:57 p.m.: Really, you guys are all awesome with your comments about us deserving a CMA in the radio categories. We’ll keep dreaming big!
Congrats to the radio award winners at the #CMA.What a huge honor. I know some guys that think its a joke but man I would love one
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
Our radio guys are better! @1065wyrk @claymoden @dalemussen @wyrkbrett @lynnwendy
— Jenn Precopio (@jennprecopio) November 2, 2012
9:50 p.m.: Co-host Brad Paisley switches from acoustic to electric mid-“Southern Comfort Zone”.
I remember when Brad and Keith Urban played for free in North Tonawanda NY at a little place called Melody Fair in 1996.
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
9:47 p.m.: Last year’s Best New Artist, The Band Perry, bestow the 2012 honor on Hunter Hayes.
I’m actually not too surprised. @hunterhayes is a ridiculously talented guy.
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
Here are your votes:
9:43 p.m.: Keith Urban and Zac Brown bring us back from commercial with a duet. They sound great together.
That stage is full of crazy talent right now. #CMA
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
9:36 p.m.: And now we’ve got Brantley Gilbert with “Country Must Be Country Wide” — a definite change from Faith!
Does @brantleygilbert take home New Artist this year?
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
9:32 p.m.: Faith Hill is performing her new single, “American Heart”. But I’m confused — I thought hubby Tim McGraw was supposed to be out there with her?
speaking of looking great – Faith Hill.I can remember when she came to the radio station back when nobody…nobody knew who she was
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
9:23 p.m.: Carrie welcomes tourmate Hunter Hayes, who launches right into “Wanted”.
This song is so well written. Take notes guys. Apparently this song mentions what women want. #CMA Hunter Hayes — Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
incredible to see star after star all appeared at our acoustic shows – Hunter Hayes, Band Perry, Blake Shelton, Kelly Pickler
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
Hunter Hayes can get a whole arena of women emotional in 2.4 seconds. twitter.com/RobBanks_WYRK/…
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 2, 2012
9:20 p.m.: Jennifer Nettles (still preggo, despite everyone’s best attempts) and Kristian Bush present Album of the Year to Eric Church for Chief. And everyone just. keeps. clapping. Well deserved.
Here’s what you guys thought would happen:
9:17 p.m.: Luke Bryan brings us back from commercials with “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye”. I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head lately!
Luke Bryan.Man crush.No doubt about it.
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
My favorite current song we play on WYRK – Luke Bryan – Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
Luke Bryan is on the TV ladies. Try to contain yourselves.
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
9:14 p.m.: This:
@claymoden @wyrkbrett The performances are so amazing , and then it’s like oh yeah, they give awards out at this event!! #CMAawards
— Jack Hazard (@hobuckhaz) November 2, 2012
And Rob clues us in on what’s next:
A little Luke Bryan next! (insert thousands of girls screams) @1065wyrk
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 2, 2012
9:08 p.m.: Ooh, we get to hear the Single of the Year LIVE!
Im trippin watchin the pontoon performance.Great stage set up, light work
— Josh Mule’ (@lilangrybaby) November 2, 2012
Dear @lbtmusic,I want that stage!! Coolest thing EVER!!
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
(It really was a VERY cool setup!)
9:03 p.m.: Taylor Swift debuts “Begin Again”…in a Paris cafe?
(That’s not from tonight, but in case you haven’t heard it yet.)
8:54 p.m.: Kellie Pickler and Darius Rucker are out to dole out Song of the Year (which goes to the songwriter, for the record). Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton’s “Over You” wins it!
http://twitter.com/WYRKBrett/status/264169169145176064
Excuse me while I wipe my eyes. Not afraid to say that made me tear up.Damn.
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
Here’s how you guys voted:
8:52 p.m.: Now we get Eli Young Band’s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”. I’m having Taste Of Country 2012 flashbacks!
Last time I saw Eli young band sing live was in the middle of a storm #tasteofcountry2012 #stillgood
— Angeliea Clifton (@AMClifton92) November 2, 2012
8:49 p.m: If you ask me, “Springsteen” will ALWAYS remind me of summer 2012.
Springsteen – one of my absolute favorite songs of the summer of ’12
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
“You relive those glory day so long ago”..SWEET PERFORMANCE!! twitter.com/RobBanks_WYRK/…
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 2, 2012
And, yes, Eric Church DID just pull out a few lines of “Born To Run”. Gotta love it!
8:44 p.m.: The Band Perry pull out yet another new song, “Better Dig Two.”
Kimberly Perry should win female vocalist one day. She’s so talented
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
Dear @thebandperry I want those lasers. #CMA
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
So many lasers for @thebandperry it looks like school picture day #betterdigtwo
— Brad Hohman (@WYRKBrad) November 2, 2012
8:40 p.m.: I can’t even keep track of all the stars they just rattled off on the way to commercials! It’s gonna be a busy night!
8:37 p.m.: …Right in to Dierks Bentley, who’s singing “Tip It On Back.” Sorry we can’t give you instantaneous video, guys! But if you want to hear what’s up, we’re broadcasting the show on 106.5 WYRK, so you should tune in!
8:33 p.m.: Zac Brown Band performing “Goodbye In Her Eyes”. Hey, remember that time they put on an absolutely killer show at Darien Lake??
All I can think about right now is Zac Brown’s recipe for chicken he described on WYRK this morning.Sounds great right now.
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
8:28 p.m.: Commercial break. Here’s some more on this CMA drinking game people are making up:
#cmadrinkinggame every time u see an actress/actor from tv show #NashvilleABC drink up!!! It’s happening now at cma party!! Ha @1065wyrk
— Wendy Lynn (@LynnWendy) November 2, 2012
@lynnwendy @1065wyrk I think we should drink up every time we hear “motorboat in”.
— Frank Bundy (@frankbundy) November 2, 2012
@lynnwendy @lynnwendy @1065wyrk were playing a similar game. We drink every time somebody says y’all #countrygrammar
— Chad Leonard (@ChadJLeonard) November 2, 2012
8:24 p.m.: Wow, we’re just moving things right along here! Miranda Lambert’s up to perform “Fastest Girl In Town”.
Miranda’s wearin 1 cool top!
— Josh Mule’ (@lilangrybaby) November 2, 2012
8:22 p.m.: Jana Kramer and Jake Owen dole out Vocal Duo of the Year to…Thompson Square.
Congrats @thompsonsquare !!!Vocal Duo of the year!!Still a chance at new artist OTY Too!
— Brett Alan (@WYRKBrett) November 2, 2012
Here are the results from our poll:
8:20 p.m.: Can’t get enough Tim McGraw? This won’t be his only performance tonight. This one’s his new song, “One Of Those Nights”.
8:15 p.m.: Lisa Marie Presley presents the first award of the night — Single of the Year. And Little Big Town wins for “Pontoon!”
Called it anthem of summer and single of year @lbtmusic yay!! @1065wyrk #CMAawards
— Wendy Lynn (@LynnWendy) November 2, 2012
Here’s how you guys voted:
8:10 p.m.: How adorable are Brad and Carrie?!
Absolutely great opening by Carrie and Brad at CMA’s.Genuinely funny stuff.Off to a good start
— Dale Mussen (@DaleMussen) November 2, 2012
They’ve all drinking half past two. They got the moves like Haggard, moves like Haggard. Haha twitter.com/RobBanks_WYRK/…
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 2, 2012
Carrie Underwood dancing.Night is complete
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
8:03 p.m.: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church get things started with their new collabo “The Only Way I Know”.
Luke, Eric and Jason. Wish I was having some drinks with them boys. Awsome
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 2, 2012
Why is #LukeBryan the most perfect human being on the planet!? #CMA @1065wyrk
— doll⚓ (@doll__28) November 2, 2012
@claymoden I’m stoked about this opening!!! Great jam!! @1065wyrk
— Scott Robertson (@ragingscott) November 2, 2012
8 p.m.: Y’all better be tuned into ABC — the 2012 CMA Awards broadcast starts NOW!
Just cracked a fresh cold beer and am ready to get this #CMA started
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 1, 2012
7:50 p.m.: They’re already handing out awards:
Love & Theft @lntweet giving out Station of the Year! Next year lets hope that’s @1065wyrk & @lynnwendy getting that!! twitter.com/1065wyrk/statu…
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 1, 2012
7:45 p.m.: They’re getting ready…
All the stars starting to take their seats! twitter.com/1065wyrk/statu…
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 1, 2012
7:30 p.m.: Thirty minutes to go! Here are some snaps from our eyes in Nashville:
A pregnant Jennifer Nettles arrives to the #CMA Awards! twitter.com/1065wyrk/statu…
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 1, 2012
Brantley Gilbert arriving in style! twitter.com/1065wyrk/statu…
— Country 106.5 WYRK (@1065wyrk) November 1, 2012
7:20 p.m.: In case you missed it…
Holy crap. My Tweet made TV!!!! Hahahaahahh Awsome. — Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 1, 2012
@claymoden‘s tweet just ran across the bottom of GAC #socool #jealous #CMA
— Tara Andres (@tandres01) November 1, 2012
Highlight of my week. Hahah twitter.com/ClayModen/stat… — Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 1, 2012
7:05 p.m.: Well, if Clay ever disappears, we’ll know where he ran off to:
Man I wish I was a TV host on the #CMA Red Carpet. #DreamJob
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 1, 2012
Meanwhile, in Nashville…
One hour til showtime!! @1065wyrk twitter.com/RobBanks_WYRK/…
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 1, 2012
7 p.m.: I’m flipping over to the pre-show on CMT, which starts now. Here’s a peek behind the scenes from my couch. I have way too many Internet tabs open right now!
Oh, and — ONE HOUR ‘TIL SHOW TIME!! Excited yet? You should be after this:
The opening of the CMA’s will be hard to translate to TV. It might be too much bad-ass for one lens. #CMAawards
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) November 1, 2012
6:20 p.m.: D’aw, you guys are too kind!
#CMAawards tonight.. crackin a cold one and watchin’ @jason_aldean win Ent. of the Year. Catch it on @wkbw or @1065wyrk !! #perfectnight
— aliii (@yours_trulyyx3) November 1, 2012
What pairs better with the #CMA than @1065wyrk? Answer: nothing. #perfectmatch
— Kortney (@kwloch) November 1, 2012
6:15 p.m.: Let’s play a little game while we’re waiting, shall we? Cast your votes for who you think will win each award tonight, and then as each award is announced, we’ll compare the WYRK audience’s pick to the real winner. You’ve got just under two hours to vote, so get to it!
6 p.m.: Sometimes you need to have a little fun to make it through these awards shows — but Carley’s idea could be dangerous! After all, Carrie’s a fashionable woman, and there are bound to be a lot of changes!
#CMAawards #drinkinggame @claymoden everytime @carrieunderwood has an outfit change, anytime someones wearin boots -so many choices!
— Carley Miller (@carleyLmiller) November 1, 2012
5 p.m.: The stars have officially begun walking the red carpet, and you can watch all the action right here on WYRK.com. Need the computer and can’t keep the screen open? We’ve got the arrivals streaming on 106.5 WYRK, too!
4 p.m.: Also over on Twitter, Rob Banks has been offering up his predictions for each category’s winner:
#CMA Prediction-Group of the Year: Zac Brown Band ….good guess?
— Rob Banks WYRK (@RobBanks_WYRK) November 1, 2012
3 p.m.: The competition is fierce for Entertainer of the Year, but our Twitter follower Lexy has a strong favorite:
@1065wyrk @claymoden if Jason Aldean doesn’t win entertainer of the year tonight I’m gonna be one upset fan! #lovehim
— lexy salisbury (@Lexxyy123) November 1, 2012
Clay agrees, and is also rooting for Eric Church:
Really rooting for Jason Adlean to win Entertainer and Eric Chrurch to win album of the year tonight. #CMA
— Clay Moden (@ClayModen) November 1, 2012
Speaking of, be sure you’re following us (@1065wyrk) tonight and are connected with us on Facebook. We’ll be looking for your great tweets and comments to add to this live blog throughout the night.
2 p.m.: Our very own Wendy Lynn hopped on a plane to Nashville bright and early this morning to make it to the show tonight. According to her Twitter, she’s already having a great time (and making the rest of us up here pretty jealous)!
I totally forgot what sunshine was!!! Lot of it in Nashville!Getting ready for #CMAawards @1065wyrk
— Wendy Lynn (@LynnWendy) November 1, 2012
She promised to do a little tweeting for us tonight, so check back here for her updates.
1 p.m.: Excited for the show tonight? Us too. We’ve been getting ready all week. So if you need your CMA fix before the ceremony starts at 8 p.m., be sure to take a peek at all of our CMA coverage.
And an early congrats goes out to Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, who have already snagged themselves awards.
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