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Post by Markus Meyer on Sept 3, 2014 23:56:50 GMT -5
I do agree that personality comes into play a bit. I completely agree that Aldean is harder to warm up to than say the loveable Luke Bryan is.
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Sept 4, 2014 0:04:29 GMT -5
Don't have much to add other than I'm amazingly pleased by Brandy's two nominations! I'm hoping she can win though she's in two tough categories.
I'm listening to her album in celebration right now!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Sept 4, 2014 0:48:00 GMT -5
The nominations this year are literally glorious. I can't complain about like anything, really. They definitely stuck it to the bro-country crowd and I couldn't be happier to see that they clearly went based on quality for just about everything. My only surprise, which I share with others, is the absence of Jason Aldean. But, being as I'm not a fan, I couldn't care less. Also, I wonder if the cheating scandal affected his chances at all. Who the hell is Brandy Clark and what did she do so special to get one of the top 5 nominations for New Artist when there have been many more new successful artists over the last 2 years to deserve that slot? And I'm so happy about the Kenny/Dolly nomination! What a surprise! Doubt they'll win but it will be awesome of they do! Brandy Clark was basically nominated for the same reason the Kenny/Dolly duet was nominated: critical acclaim. It's kind of contradictory to find fault in Brandy's nomination while being excited about a duet that got a handful of curiosity spins at radio, just barely enough to sneak on the chart. Honestly, you should probably check out Brandy's album though since you haven't. You'd probably like it.
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Post by midnightprism on Sept 4, 2014 11:03:29 GMT -5
GEORGE STRAIT! Haters can eat it. If he gets nominated next year without touring or releasing an album, you'll have a valid argument.
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Post by Kat5Kind on Sept 4, 2014 11:10:19 GMT -5
GEORGE STRAIT! Haters can eat it. If he gets nominated next year without touring or releasing an album, you'll have a valid argument. We're not "hating". We're saying other people did far more and deserved it more. There's a difference.
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Post by bornfearless2000 on Sept 4, 2014 11:31:02 GMT -5
IMO George Strait deserves his EOTY nomination because he broke record for most attendance in a concert. 110k in a concert. That's insane. No one in country music has ever done that. But if that's the reason why he's being nominated for EOTY this year, then Carrie Underwood should've been nominated too because no one in country music has ever starred in a live Musical event (or any kind of TV show) for 18.7 million viewers (+ 21.8 million audience for DVR + 3.1 million for rebroadcast).
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Post by pumpkinswirl on Sept 4, 2014 11:53:04 GMT -5
If Dierks Bentley just wins one I'll be happy.
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Post by carriekins on Sept 4, 2014 12:01:17 GMT -5
If Dierks Bentley just wins one I'll be happy. Ditto. Obviously.
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Post by joey2002 on Sept 4, 2014 13:15:10 GMT -5
If Dierks Bentley just wins one I'll be happy. Ditto. Obviously. I'd really love to see "I Hold On" win Song Of The Year...
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Post by carriekins on Sept 4, 2014 17:22:58 GMT -5
I'd really love to see "I Hold On" win Song Of The Year... My picks would be that, Album, or MV. I'm thrilled that DOAP was so big for him, but I don't really want him to win for it, haha. But... Moot point because the chances of him beating Blake, Luke or Miranda are slim to none. (I am the most pessimistic Dierks fan ever.)
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 4, 2014 18:28:56 GMT -5
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Post by Uncle Lumpy on Sept 4, 2014 19:17:03 GMT -5
Who the hell is Brandy Clark and what did she do so special to get one of the top 5 nominations for New Artist when there have been many more new successful artists over the last 2 years to deserve that slot? And I'm so happy about the Kenny/Dolly nomination! What a surprise! Doubt they'll win but it will be awesome of they do! Who the hell is Kenny & Dolly and what did they do so special to get one of the top 5 nominations for vocal collaboration when there have been many more successful artists over the last year to sing duets that deserve that slot? See how that works? Not beating you up for your opinion.... but when quality country artists are in such short supply, its pretty cool to see one occasionally get recognition. And you really should check out Brandys album. It really was one of the best albums released last year....maybe even the last several years. I'm still listening to it very regularly. And for the record... I'm thrilled about the Kenny & Dolly nomination.
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Post by Markus Meyer on Sept 4, 2014 19:22:51 GMT -5
Who the hell is Brandy Clark and what did she do so special to get one of the top 5 nominations for New Artist when there have been many more new successful artists over the last 2 years to deserve that slot? And I'm so happy about the Kenny/Dolly nomination! What a surprise! Doubt they'll win but it will be awesome of they do! Who the hell is Kenny & Dolly and what did they do so special to get one of the top 5 nominations for vocal collaboration when there have been many more successful artists over the last year to sing duets that deserve that slot? See how that works? Not beating you up for your opinion.... but when quality country artists are in such short supply, its pretty cool to see one occasionally get recognition. And you really should check out Brandys album. It really was one of the best albums released last year....maybe even the last several years. I'm still listening to it very regularly. And for the record... I'm thrilled about the Kenny & Dolly nomination. THIS 100% You could make the argument that "This Is How We Roll", "My Eyes" and "Small Town Throwdown" are more worthy if we're going strictly by commercial success.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Sept 4, 2014 19:36:48 GMT -5
I sincerely hope they have Dolly and Kenny perform! Now how awesome would that be!?
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2014 19:51:44 GMT -5
GEORGE STRAIT! Haters can eat it. If he gets nominated next year without touring or releasing an album, you'll have a valid argument. A) The word "haters" is completely ridiculous and I'll always try my hardest to pretend it isn't such an obnoxious pop culture fad. B) He didn't deserve it this year. No new material released. "I Got A Car" is his only radio release in the period and he toured. Most to nearly all Country acts toured last year, released new material, that material did better than Strait's material did on the charts, and they didn't achieve a nomination. This is a perfect example of the CMAs rewarding a legacy over an actual year. If they stood by their own criteria for the EOTY nominees, Strait would not be on here, and possibly wouldn't have been on the list of final 5 last year, either. I said this last year and I'll say it here, too: if these awards associations are really that hung up on honoring him (as they should), they should've thrown him one of the billion "achievement" awards that they seem to make up at the drop of a dime. There's no reason for him to occupy an EOTY nomination over the likes of Florida Georgia Line simply because his career should be rewarded. That's the only reason I can see for him getting a nomination because he toured and released far less than other Country acts this year.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 20:14:13 GMT -5
B) He didn't deserve it this year. No new material released. "I Got A Car" is his only radio release in the period and he toured. Most to nearly all Country acts toured last year, released new material, that material did better than Strait's material did on the charts, and they didn't achieve a nomination. This is a perfect example of the CMAs rewarding a legacy over an actual year. If they stood by their own criteria for the EOTY nominees, Strait would not be on here, and possibly wouldn't have been on the list of final 5 last year, either. I said this last year and I'll say it here, too: if these awards associations are really that hung up on honoring him (as they should), they should've thrown him one of the billion "achievement" awards that they seem to make up at the drop of a dime. There's no reason for him to occupy an EOTY nomination over the likes of Florida Georgia Line simply because his career should be rewarded. That's the only reason I can see for him getting a nomination because he toured and released far less than other Country acts this year. I really do not get your continued argument that they're only rewarding Strait because of his legacy. Sure, he only had one top 20 hit during the eligibility period, but he toured, and it was the biggest tour of anybody. That is a HUGE part of the EOTY criteria. Florida Georgia Line, meanwhile--as red hot as the duo is--well, FGL is currently opening for Jason Aldean (who's also not nominated). Case in point, there are always going to be a few deserving artists that don't make the final 5 for any given category. In your opinion, George doesn't deserve his nomination for EOTY, but clearly the CMA voters feel differently, as do many, many fans. Setting an all-time concert attendance record for the entire continent, for the entire history of the world and all the genres and artists who have ever toured...speaks for itself.
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2014 20:27:59 GMT -5
B) He didn't deserve it this year. No new material released. "I Got A Car" is his only radio release in the period and he toured. Most to nearly all Country acts toured last year, released new material, that material did better than Strait's material did on the charts, and they didn't achieve a nomination. This is a perfect example of the CMAs rewarding a legacy over an actual year. If they stood by their own criteria for the EOTY nominees, Strait would not be on here, and possibly wouldn't have been on the list of final 5 last year, either. I said this last year and I'll say it here, too: if these awards associations are really that hung up on honoring him (as they should), they should've thrown him one of the billion "achievement" awards that they seem to make up at the drop of a dime. There's no reason for him to occupy an EOTY nomination over the likes of Florida Georgia Line simply because his career should be rewarded. That's the only reason I can see for him getting a nomination because he toured and released far less than other Country acts this year. I really do not get your continued argument that they're only rewarding Strait because of his legacy. Sure, he only had one top 20 hit during the eligibility period, but he toured, and it was the biggest tour of anybody. That is a HUGE part of the EOTY criteria. Florida Georgia Line, meanwhile--as red hot as the duo is--well, FGL is currently opening for Jason Aldean (who's also not nominated). Case in point, there are always going to be a few deserving artists that don't make the final 5 for any given category. In your opinion, George doesn't deserve his nomination for EOTY, but clearly the CMA voters feel differently, as do many, many fans. Setting an all-time concert attendance record for the entire continent, for the entire history of the world and all the genres and artists who have ever toured...speaks for itself. Taylor Swift's "Red" Tour grossed more than Strait's. I still stand by, and will stand by, the fact that he received this nomination because of his name and legacy. Sorry if you disagree with my assessment, but I'm not sorry for expressing my opinion so continuously. ETA: And I just want to throw it out there that I'm not trying to come off as defensive or rude in this at all. I just don't agree with the argument that he deserves the nom. These opinions will just have to remain different, I suppose. :)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 20:40:30 GMT -5
Didn't Scott Borchetta say something about how none of Taylor's tour stops during the eligibility were in the US, though? Granted, international touring can count too, but considering that Taylor's tour wasn't really a country tour to begin with..
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Post by joey2002 on Sept 4, 2014 21:20:14 GMT -5
You could make the argument that "This Is How We Roll", "My Eyes" and "Small Town Throwdown" are more worthy if we're going strictly by commercial success. Wow, I just realized that "This Is How We Roll" wasn't even nominated for vocal event. Good for the CMA's. :)
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2014 21:47:04 GMT -5
Didn't Scott Borchetta say something about how none of Taylor's tour stops during the eligibility were in the US, though? Granted, international touring can count too, but considering that Taylor's tour wasn't really a country tour to begin with.. That's subjective. She performed her Country hits during the show.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 22:00:31 GMT -5
Didn't Scott Borchetta say something about how none of Taylor's tour stops during the eligibility were in the US, though? Granted, international touring can count too, but considering that Taylor's tour wasn't really a country tour to begin with.. That's subjective. She performed her Country hits during the show. Well of course she's going to play those songs -- most of her singles up 'til recently were released to country radio and were hits. But she's "pop" enough that when she plays in other countries, she doesn't really present herself as a country artist. She more or less comes across as a pop star, which isn't surprising considering that she's a global pop icon. That was really my point.
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2014 22:15:21 GMT -5
That's subjective. She performed her Country hits during the show. Well of course she's going to play those songs -- most of her singles up 'til recently were released to country radio and were hits. But she's "pop" enough that when she plays in other countries, she doesn't really present herself as a country artist. She more or less comes across as a pop star, which isn't surprising considering that she's a global pop icon. That was really my point. Well yeah, but that wouldn't be enough of a point to say she isn't worthy of EOTY since her tour was technically the biggest of any country act, GS included. Obviously I agree with you on the whole "pop star" front, but if we're going to bring touring in as the main factor, Taylor did have a bigger tour than Strait.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 22:22:15 GMT -5
I personally don't expect Taylor Swift to ever get nominated for an EOTY award again, regardless of how big her global tours are, unless she starts making more country music again. She's essentially labeled herself as a pop star now.
And I think that, beginning with the 2015 award shows (ACM's in April), it's likely that Taylor will be excluded from the Female Vocalist category as well. I wasn't surprised that she got nominated yet for the CMA's considering she did have "Red" (the song) out during the winter, and she didn't announce her 'move' to the pop genre until mid/late August. But I think from now on the voters might look to fill the FV spots with other up-and-coming female artists (or perhaps veterans like Sara Evans, if RCA ever decides to release anything else from her..) alongside Miranda, Carrie, and Kacey. We might even see Trisha Yearwood return to that category next year.
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 4, 2014 23:16:24 GMT -5
I personally don't expect Taylor Swift to ever get nominated for an EOTY award again, regardless of how big her global tours are, unless she starts making more country music again. She's essentially labeled herself as a pop star now. And I think that, beginning with the 2015 award shows (ACM's in April), it's likely that Taylor will be excluded from the Female Vocalist category as well. I wasn't surprised that she got nominated yet for the CMA's considering she did have "Red" (the song) out during the winter, and she didn't announce her 'move' to the pop genre until mid/late August. But I think from now on the voters might look to fill the FV spots with other up-and-coming female artists (or perhaps veterans like Sara Evans, if RCA ever decides to release anything else from her..) alongside Miranda, Carrie, and Kacey. We might even see Trisha Yearwood return to that category next year. Yep. I'm expecting to see a full shift away from any and all Taylor noms starting with the 2015 ACMs now that she's full pop.
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Post by jlatn5b on Sept 4, 2014 23:45:01 GMT -5
Taylor Swift's "Red" Tour grossed more than Strait's. I still stand by, and will stand by, the fact that he received this nomination because of his name and legacy. Sorry if you disagree with my assessment, but I'm not sorry for expressing my opinion so continuously. ETA: And I just want to throw it out there that I'm not trying to come off as defensive or rude in this at all. I just don't agree with the argument that he deserves the nom. These opinions will just have to remain different, I suppose. :) I can appreciate that you don't feel Strait deserved an EOTY nomination. I disagree, but I can also see that there are a lot of other artists out there who could just as easily and as deservedly receive a nomination in his place. What I don't understand is why you either discount or refuse to acknowledge his achievements within the eligibility period. He had a 25+ date sold out arena tour, regularly selling 15,000+ tickets nightly. His final show sold 105,000 tickets, which broke records not just in country music, but all genres. His album sold nearly 500,000 units, the majority of which were sold within the eligibility period. He had a Top 20 hit at radio in a genre that is determined to push him out (admittedly not the most stellar achievement, but it's a fact nonetheless... better than no radio presence at all). You can compare these facts to Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, etc. but it doesn't make them untrue. If he's nominated again next year, I would be the first one to admit it's completely on name and legacy and 100% unfair to take the spot from someone else. But based on stats, how is he not at least in the discussion for a nomination, name and legacy aside? Even if you think there are 5-10 or more people more deserving, to just write it off to the fact that he's in because he's "George Strait" seems like a knock against concrete stats and achievements.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Sept 5, 2014 2:06:26 GMT -5
I support George Strait's EOTY nods because well his tour was just an incredible success. Sure his legacy is a big part of his recognition, but I don't believe it is unearned considering the numbers he put up for his tour. Breaking that record with his final show alone is enough to say that he earned a slot, imo. These EOTY nominations/wins are clearly a sendoff for "the King of Country Music," but it's not as if he's left quietly. He's definitely gone out on a high note and deserves to be recognized for that by at least being nominated.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2014 13:54:10 GMT -5
My predictions, with explanations...
Entertainer of the Year... -Luke Bryan-He's had a stellar year with a record breaking tour and hit after hit, his fifth single is top 5 in 10 weeks. If anybody in this category deserves the win it is Luke. -Miranda Lambert-While she's released an incredible album this year and had some great singles I don't really see why she's here. She opened for some of Jason's shows and he's not even nominated. -Blake Shelton-He's got The Voice and hits, but that's about it. Doesn't seem his tour numbers are that big, but he could be the dark horse. -George Strait-He got this last year, he won't get it again. The CMA's aren't even that assanine. -Keith Urban-Nice he's back, but I don't see a win. It seems his days of the big awards are behind him.
Winner: Luke Bryan Could Win: Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year -Miranda Lambert-Crown her again. She had the album and singles. She was the most visible, so she does deserve it this year. -Martina McBride-Not really sure here? -Kacey Musgraves-She doesn't have the hits or the backing. -Taylor Swift-Pop, enough said. -Carrie Underwood-She's #2 here. Maybe after the new album and baby buzz, she'll be a contender next year.
Winner: Miranda Lambert Could Win: Carrie Underwood (unlikely)
Male Vocalist of the Year -Dierks Bentley-Nice to see recognition, but like Kacey I don't see the backing. -Luke Bryan-Has a real chance here. I think Luke should win, but we can't disturb the King and Queen's reign. -Eric Church-He had the hits, but I think he needs to make an even bigger impact over the likes of Blake and Luke. -Blake Shelton-He's won many times before this year shouldn't really change. -Keith Urban-Again, good to be back, but these days may be behind him.
Winner: Blake Shelton Could Win: Luke Bryan
Vocal Group of the Year -The Band Perry-They seemed to have faded a little, at least in my opinion. -Eli Young Band-Haven't made a big enough impact. -Lady Antebellum-They should retake it this year, as they've come back pretty strong. -Little Big Town-They're my #2, so they could win as well, because "Day Drinking" is becoming big. -Zac Brown Band-They two seem to be fading from radio a bit.
Winner: Lady Antebellum Could Win: Little Big Town
Album of the Year -Crash My Party, Luke Bryan-This has great sales and singles that have sold well and became absolutely huge on radio. This probably should win due to those facts alone. -Fuse, Keith Urban-See previous Keith comments. -The Outsiders, Eric Church-This album too has a claim to win, because as an album it is very cohesive and great to boot. -Platinum, Miranda Lambert-Industry darling, who's won multiple AOTY awards before so I see a repeat. I do love the album though. -Riser, Dierks Bentley-Just not enough backing. He'll have to practice his fake not disappointed face.
Winner: Platinum Could Win: Crash My Party
Song of the Year -"Automatic"-If IDD doesn't win this will. They LOVE Miranda. -"Follow Your Arrow"-Didn't make enough waves on radio but maybe too many socially. -"Give Me Back My Hometown"-While good, it's not the best here or from him in general. Springsteen was way better than this and didn't win. -"I Don't Dance"-After IDYT winning last year another of his songs will probably win. -"I Hold On"-This is a dark horse that could surprise us all.
Winner: "I Don't Dance" Could Win: "Automatic"
Vocal Duo of the Year -Dan + Shay -Florida Georgia Line-Honestly, gonna skip the explanations overall there isn't anything to explain. FGL win. -Love and Theft -The Swon Brothers -Thompson Square
Winner: Florida Georgia Line Could Win: Florida Georgia Line
Single of the Year -"Automatic," Miranda Lambert-Not really sure that this made the biggest splash at radio, but again it's Miranda, so... -"Drunk on a Plane," Dierks Bentley-This kind of exploded bigger than the other songs in the category so I would be happy to see this win. -"Give Me Back My Hometown," Eric Church-Again, good but not sure it was single of the year, maybe Play It Again should have been here? -"Meanwhile Back at Mama's," Tim McGraw and Faith Hill- Surprisingly a song that didn't suck from Tim, but it's annoying. But I don't think it has enough to win. -"Mine Would be You," Blake Shelton-Surprised this is here and not in SONGOTY, for that reason it doesn't win.
Winner: "Drunk On A Plane" Could Win: "Automatic"
Musical Event of the Year -"Bakersfield," Vince Gill and Paul Franklin-Really no shot. -"Meanwhile Back at Mama's," Tim McGraw and Faith Hill-I think this wins because I think Miranda cancels herself out. -"Something Bad" Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood-This should win because no other collaboration has created the buzz this has. -"We Were Us," Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert-Maybe but I think it will be cancelled out like I said. -"You Can't Make Old Friends," Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton-Great song, legends, won't win.
Winner: "Something Bad" Could Win: "Meanwhile Back at Mama's"
Music Video of the Year -"Automatic," Miranda Lambert-Didn't make the biggest impact and may suffer from cancellation with SB. -"Bartender," Lady Antebellum-Actually I never saw it but I'm not sure it was big enough. -"Drunk on a Plane" Dierks Bentley-Good, funny video so it's possible it could work. -"Follow Your Arrow" Kacey Musgraves-Not enough support. -"Something Bad" Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood-Had the biggest impact as it drew millions and millions of views in a very short amount of time. Had lots of people talking. Hope it won't suffer cancellation.
Winner: "Something Bad" Could Win: "Drunk On A Plane"
New Artist of the Year -Brandy Clark-Surprising, and well deserved nomination, but not enough radio play. -Brett Eldredge-Could win because he's been making hits for a couple years now. -Kip Moore-Also, could win has had enough hits. -Thomas Rhett-Seems he fits the bro-country mold and should win. -Cole Swindell-Another who's had a few hits and could win.
Winner: Thomas Rhett Could Win: Anybody (but probably not Brandy)
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Post by 14887fan on Sept 10, 2014 14:35:21 GMT -5
Prediction time! And some usual side commentary because...well, would you expect anything less from me? EntertainerLuke Bryan Miranda LambertBlake Shelton George Strait Keith Urban -Going into it with nine nominations (she's nominated for every single category she was able to be nominated in...) and having enough experience as a headliner than when she last received nine nominations + industry clout ('10), I think she's the clear winner this year. I hope she does win, too. In a year full of total and complete testosterone, seeing a woman take the top prize would be thrilling. I'm not against a Miranda love-fest this year because she truly deserves it with the great output that she's delivered from Platinum, but I'm really hoping there's a shift in gears soon. Granted, that would mean radio would have to start spinning more women than just Miranda and Carrie Underwood (gasp!), so that turning tide may not happen just yet. Male VocalistDierks Bentley Luke Bryan Eric Church Blake SheltonKeith Urban -Seeing as the CMAs pretty much have to find a way to award Shelton somehow (and judging by last year's terribly tacky campaigning strategy him and his team pulled by holding a "CMA Voters Afterparty" after one of his shows at Bridgestone ended), I think this is where they'll give him something. In a perfect world, Keith Urban's solid year would be recognized here. That, and he's the strongest vocalist of the five of them, but I think we've all come to learn that the vocalist awards don't really reflect vocal talent at all. Female VocalistMiranda LambertMartina McBride Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood -Duh. Vocal GroupThe Band PerryEli Young Band Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Zac Brown Band -Eli Young Band doesn't deserve to be in this category over Rascal Flatts, but they're pretty much done getting nominations from these shows, it seems. I think The Band Perry may finally see their first win in this category. Little Big Town shouldn't see a third win with only really having some touring and "Day Drinking" under their belt when TBP has 2 solid hits and tours (both domestic and international) that blow everyone else's stats away (barring maybe ZBB, but they're never going to win this trophy because of the label politics behind the CMAs). Vocal DuoDan + Shay Florida Georgia LineLove & Theft The Swon Brothers Thompson Square -Duh. Single"Automatic", Miranda Lambert"Drunk On A Plane", Dierks Bentley "Give Me Back My Hometown", Eric Church "Meanwhile Back At Mama's", Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill "Mine Would Be You", Blake Shelton -This is a neck-and-neck race for me between "Automatic" and "Meanwhile Back At Mama's". They're pretty much even in terms of achieved success and they've both seen strong critical and commercial acclaim. "Automatic" is the lead single from Platinum and had that hype going for it while 'Meanwhile' is the newest Tim/Faith duet that fans had been waiting on for quite some time. Ultimately, I went with "Automatic" because it's the 49th Annual Crown Miranda Awards. Song"Automatic", Miranda Lambert "Follow Your Arrow", Kacey Musgraves"Give Me Back My Hometown", Eric Church "I Don't Dance", Lee Brice "I Hold On", Dierks Bentley -Love all of these, truly. This category is absolutely stacked, but I'm feeling adventurous enough to pick "Follow Your Arrow" just because I don't think Kacey Musgraves (or Brandy Clark) will nab a win anywhere else. AlbumCrash My Party, Luke Bryan Fuse, Keith Urban The Outsiders, Eric Church Platinum, Miranda LambertRiser, Dierks Bentley -I'll be stunned if Miranda Lambert doesn't take it. New ArtistBrandy Clark Brett EldredgeKip Moore Thomas Rhett Cole Swindell -I think Kip Moore's had too quiet of a year to win, Thomas Rhett is too "bro-ey" when comparing his nomination to the rest of this year's nominations across all of the categories (they went with quality over quantity this year, for sure), Swindell is too new, and Clark is too under-the-radar (even though she's delivered, far and away, the best music of the five of them). Brett Eldredge seems like a safe choice for me to pick. Video"Automatic", Miranda Lambert "Bartender", Lady Antebellum "Drunk On A Plane", Dierks Bentley "Follow Your Arrow", Kacey Musgraves "Somethin' Bad", Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood-"Drunk On A Plane" just seems so overshadowed by the other 4. "Follow Your Arrow"'s video is too boring to deserve this, and "Bartender" came out around the same time as "Somethin' Bad" did and got completely overlooked because SB's video is fantastic. I don't know why "Automatic" is there. It was a great video, but why did the label submit 2 ML videos? Split-voting may rob SB's video of a very deserving win, but I'm picking it to win anyways. That, and it'd be nice to see Carrie hold a CMA Award again. It'd be the first time since 2008(!). Musical EventBakersfield, Vince Gill and Paul Franklin "Meanwhile Back At Mama's", Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill"Somethin' Bad", Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood "We Were Us", Keith Urban feat. Miranda Lambert "You Can't Make Old Friends", Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton - Bakersfield is too commercially handicapped to compete with the other four, although "You Can't Make Old Friends" wasn't a hit by any means (and that's a crying shame). I'd love to see it win, but it won't against the likes of Hill, McGraw, Lambert, Underwood, and Urban. Again, I think Miranda Lambert's two collaborations will split-vote themselves out (ridiculous). That, and I think the Tim/Faith duet will get recognized with an award somewhere, so this seems like the most likely place for it to see a win. - Jason Aldean's newest released interview with Rolling Stone: Country. What I have to say on this front? I'm glad he didn't get any nominations. "I don't think there is anybody else out there with maybe the exception of Bryan?" Really? Because Tim & Kenny didn't just do a massive stadium tour, Luke Bryan hasn't been selling out stadiums (that "maybe," though...), Taylor Swift didn't have the biggest Country tour of all time (genre is subjective, but she was still labeling herself as Country during the Red Tour), and George Strait didn't crush the record for most concert-goers at a single show by anyone in any genre of music, ever? Pretty sure people like Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and many more that have seen just as much (if not, more) success than Aldean on numerous fronts have all been snubbed from EOTY in year's past, and I don't ever recall seeing them raise such a stink about it. They went on with their careers and continued to dominate the competition. A trophy means little in retrospect and the fact that he bitched and moaned to Rolling Stone about it just shows how materialistic artists in today's world have gotten. Be thankful and be happy for everything that you have (I'm sure Aldean is) and stop belly-aching about not getting a trophy that basically tells you "good job!" Also, boohoo at Tyler Farr not getting a New Artist nomination. Seriously, I'm sure Jason Aldean is well aware of how many new artists (pretty much all male) came onto the scene this past year and saw success. Farr isn't the only one that didn't get a nomination. And lol @ the "This is How We Roll" call-out. Look at the nominations closely, Mr. Aldean. It seems as though the CMAs opted to go for a more critically-acclaimed set of nominees this year. Crazy world we live in, huh? As if TIHWR is anywhere near any of the nominees in the Musical Event category in any way, shape, or form, lol. Cute interview. I needed a good laugh.
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 15, 2014 11:06:07 GMT -5
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