CMA Quote Book

It was a big week for country music with the CMA Awards Wednesday night, I thought it would be fun to share some of the memorable quotes made on stage and some that were heard backstage that you haven’t heard.  Country Aircheck provided me this info, enjoy!

-"My hero little Jimmy Dickens has a saying ... if you see a turtle on a fencepost, it had help getting up there. I feel just like a turtle on a fencepost at this point." – Brad Paisley accepting Entertainer of the Year.

- "That's how I like to start the night right there. I can relax and get drunk now." –Blake Shelton during the pre-show after winning Musical Event with Trace Adkins for "Hillbilly Bone."

-"Are you guys going to wear your meat suits tonight, at least?" – Brad Paisley, apparently confusing Lady Antebellum with Lady Gaga.

-"I'm her evil twin." – Actress Sissy Spacek on her bond with Loretta Lynn.

-"You mean I'm the good one?" – Loretta Lynn in response.

-"Shake it up, CMA!" – Jennifer Nettles interrupting Sugarland's press room Q&A as she saw Blake Shelton win Male Vocalist.

-"When the water reaches Little Jimmy Dickens' neck, he'll scream like a banshee." – Brad Paisley announcing Nashville's new flood warning system.

-"I told him its time for them to get married and have a kid and see how good that thing sings." - Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley on Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.

-"What?!" – Taylor Swift responding to a standing ovation following her performance.

-"I've been working out, but geez." – Miranda Lambert on lugging three trophies around for backstage photos.

-"God bless us, every one." – Brad Paisley closing his performance of "This Is Country Music."