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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2015 20:53:42 GMT -5
Nick Jonas will duet with Dan & Shay. Christina Aguilera will duet with a surprise guest. Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, and Lady Antebellum will all also perform. LinkBillboard has confirmed this info, and they also announced that Brooks & Dunn will perform!! From Billboard: LinkI don't have anything against Christina Aguilera, but her performance at this 50th annual show seems completely unnecessary (unless it's with somebody like Shania Twain--that would make sense). I'm not sure how the Nick Jonas/Dan + Shay collaboration came about either. At first I was thinking it had something to do with Scooter Braun Management (Braun is Dan + Shay's manager), but it turns out that Nick Jonas isn't one of Braun's clients. I was thinking that he was. Dan + Shay are the only country act under SB Management--most of the other acts are pop acts, including Ariana Grande, Carly Rae Jepsen, Justin Bieber, The Wanted, and Who Is Fancy. I was assuming Nick Jonas was with SB as well but that's not the case. Anyway, I'm really excited to see artists like Reba, George, Garth, Alan, and Brooks & Dunn take the stage, though!
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Post by Markus Meyer on Mar 30, 2015 22:42:29 GMT -5
Love the AJ performance slot.
Not so keen on the Nick Jonas/Dan+Shay slot.. Seriously, what a freaking random act to put him with.
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Post by bboat11 on Apr 1, 2015 0:54:33 GMT -5
I am really excited for all of these veteran acts that have been announced!! Although I am stumped as to what most of them will be singing... We can basically assume Reba will be doing "Going Out Like That", and George has been announced to be performing new music. But the others don't have anything out on radio and haven't said anything about new music. Could Alan have new music ready to perform right now? I know he has been working on some, but who knows what the current status is. As far as I know, Martina is still in the very early planning stages of her album and won't have any new music yet... And then Brooks & Dunn are even less likely to have new music, and they DEFINITELY don't have anything current on the radio!
I swear, if they try to stuff all of these veterans into some kind of "tribute performance" where they get like 30 seconds each, I'm going to flip a table or several...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 9:01:16 GMT -5
I really hope the artists will sing current songs.
Like last year, Luke sang Roller Coaster and Dierks sang Drunk on a Plane at the CMAs when they should have sang their new ones. I understand there should be a mix between "new" songs and songs that were just super popular (like those two) but I think it's really great for artists to be able to showcase their latest hits and hopefully stir some interest, gain some momentum, and pick up some fans they previously did not have.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Apr 2, 2015 10:17:36 GMT -5
I don't like it when pop stars like Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas barge in on an awards show that is called the "Academy of Country Music Awards" and not the "Academy of "Whoever Is Popular In Pop Music or anyone else Awards Show" and have virtually nothing to do with country music.
I thought maybe since the show moved to Dallas this one year that the pop singers and actors/actresses would stay away as performers/presenters but as usual they have to do it for ratings I guess.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 2, 2015 10:35:37 GMT -5
It's not Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas's barging into the ceremony as much as it is the Academy INVITING them to perform at the show.
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Post by whynotnow on Apr 2, 2015 11:41:36 GMT -5
I am really excited for all of these veteran acts that have been announced!! Although I am stumped as to what most of them will be singing... We can basically assume Reba will be doing "Going Out Like That", and George has been announced to be performing new music. But the others don't have anything out on radio and haven't said anything about new music. Could Alan have new music ready to perform right now? I know he has been working on some, but who knows what the current status is. As far as I know, Martina is still in the very early planning stages of her album and won't have any new music yet... And then Brooks & Dunn are even less likely to have new music, and they DEFINITELY don't have anything current on the radio! I swear, if they try to stuff all of these veterans into some kind of "tribute performance" where they get like 30 seconds each, I'm going to flip a table or several... KJ announced this morning, that George will release a new single on Monday. Its called Let It Go. I'm excited.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Apr 2, 2015 11:45:39 GMT -5
It's not Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas's barging into the ceremony as much as it is the Academy INVITING them to perform at the show. Who really are the people who run the Academy of Country Awards? For them to invite pop stars and/or actors and actresses as either peformers or presenters on a supposedly "country" music awards show doesn't make any sense. I feel that they should have opened the slots for people who are actually country like Billy Currington and Easton Corbin for starters.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 2, 2015 11:51:29 GMT -5
It's not Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas's barging into the ceremony as much as it is the Academy INVITING them to perform at the show. Who really are the people who run the Academy of Country Awards? For them to invite pop stars and/or actors and actresses as either peformers or presenters on a supposedly "country" music awards show doesn't make any sense. I feel that they should have opened the slots for people who are actually country like Billy Currington and Easton Corbin for starters. The A.C.M.s have been doing this forever. Mixing and matching genres of music, plus adding celebrities from other fields of entertainment like TV, movies, etc.. Remember, the awards show has its genesis in Los Angeles. What do you expect? I hate it as much as you do, but what can we do about it? I am really excited for all of these veteran acts that have been announced!! Although I am stumped as to what most of them will be singing... We can basically assume Reba will be doing "Going Out Like That", and George has been announced to be performing new music. But the others don't have anything out on radio and haven't said anything about new music. Could Alan have new music ready to perform right now? I know he has been working on some, but who knows what the current status is. As far as I know, Martina is still in the very early planning stages of her album and won't have any new music yet... And then Brooks & Dunn are even less likely to have new music, and they DEFINITELY don't have anything current on the radio! I swear, if they try to stuff all of these veterans into some kind of "tribute performance" where they get like 30 seconds each, I'm going to flip a table or several... KJ announced this morning, that George will release a new single on Monday. Its called Let It Go. I'm excited. George Strait performing a new song at the A.C.M.s: PRICELESS!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2015 11:57:48 GMT -5
It's not Christina Aguilera and Nick Jonas's barging into the ceremony as much as it is the Academy INVITING them to perform at the show. Who really are the people who run the Academy of Country Awards? For them to invite pop stars and/or actors and actresses as either peformers or presenters on a supposedly "country" music awards show doesn't make any sense. I feel that they should have opened the slots for people who are actually country like Billy Currington and Easton Corbin for starters. Let's be honest, though, Country music has made it a regular event to invite acts from other genres to present and perform, so the additions of Nick &. Christina shouldn't be shocking. It's clear Country music has no shame when it comes to inviting Pop artists over their own. Anyway, Christina's inclusion isn't THAT surprising to me, because she sang with Blake Shelton, and she'll be in the midst of her guest stint on "Nashville" when the show airs. Nick's inclusion makes about as much sense as Ariana Grande singing with LBT.
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Post by 14887fan on Apr 2, 2015 12:43:34 GMT -5
The A.C.M.s have been doing this forever. Mixing and matching genres of music, plus adding celebrities from other fields of entertainment like TV, movies, etc.. Remember, the awards show has its genesis in Los Angeles. What do you expect? I hate it as much as you do, but what can we do about it? Yes, because other awards shows held outside of an LA-based corporation never do this. I don't know why you continue to post such ignorant things like this.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Apr 9, 2015 7:40:16 GMT -5
Can't wait to watch them call Garth's name for Entertainer of the Year!!! Not that it's full proof, but the comments on the ACM's Facebook post for voting overwhelmingly favor Garth. If not Garth, I'd like to see Miranda take it... but she simply doesn't have the voting fan base necessary for the award.
My final predictions:
Entertainer of the Year • Jason Aldean • Garth Brooks • Luke Bryan • Miranda Lambert • Florida Georgia Line
I think Garth takes this... I wouldn't mind seeing Miranda win, but I don't think she'll beat out Garth for votes. If not Garth, it'll be Luke. My gut, however, is telling me Garth.
Male Vocalist of the Year • Jason Aldean • Dierks Bentley • Luke Bryan • Eric Church • Brad Paisley • Blake Shelton
I think Blake takes this. Unlike the CMAs, he hasn't been over-awarded in this category. If not Blake, Luke or Jason. But I'm almost certain Blake will win.
Female Vocalist of the Year • Brandy Clark • Miranda Lambert • Martina McBride • Kacey Musgraves • Carrie Underwood
Lol... Miranda wins. Outside chance Carrie takes it based on the usual: higher sales/voice/radio airplay/Grammy winning song/etc. But unfortunately, Miranda takes it for the sixth consecutive year. I would love, more than anything, to be wrong about this... but I don't see that happening.
Vocal Duo of the Year • Brothers Osborne • Dan + Shay • Florida Georgia Line • Maddie & Tae • The Swon Brothers
FGL... another huge year for them, and they're on Big Machine. This is their award to lose.
Vocal Group of the Year • Lady Antebellum • Little Big Town • Rascal Flatts • The Band Perry • Zac Brown Band
LBT... another big year for them. Possibly Lady Antebellum, but I'd be shocked if LBT didn't take this.
New Artist of the Year • Cole Swindell • Sam Hunt • Thomas Rhett
Not really sure about this one, but Sam Hunt seems hugely popular, so I'm going with him.
Album of the Year Awarded to the Artist, Producer(s), and Record Label
• "Old Boots, New Dirt" - Jason Aldean | Produced by Michael Knox | Label: Broken Bow Records • "Pain Killer" - Little Big Town | Produced by Jay Joyce | Label: Capitol Nashville • "Platinum" - Miranda Lambert | Produced by Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, and Glenn Worf | Label: RCA Nashville • "Riser" - Dierks Bentley | Produced by Ross Copperman and Jaren Johnston | Label: Capitol Nashville • "The Outsiders" - Eric Church | Produced by Jay Joyce | Label: EMI Nashville
Miranda wins this because she made an album that was eligible, and it was good.
Single Record of the Year Awarded to the Artist(s), Producer(s), and Record Label
• "American Kids" - Recorded by Kenny Chesney | Produced by Kenny Chesney and Buddy Cannon | Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville • "Automatic" - Recorded by Miranda Lambert | Produced by Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, and Glenn Worf | Label: RCA Nashville • "Dirt" - Recorded by Florida Georgia Line | Produced by Joey Moi | Label: Republic Nashville • "Drunk On A Plane" - Recorded by Dierks Bentley | Produced by Ross Copperman | Label: Capitol Nashville • "I Don't Dance" - Recorded by Lee Brice | Produced by Lee Brice | Label: Curb Records
Miranda wins because she released a song that did well, and was good.
Song of the Year Awarded to the Songwriter(s), Artist(s), and Publisher(s)
• "American Kids" - Recorded by Kenny Chesney; Written by Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally • "Automatic" - Recorded by Miranda Lambert; Written by Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and Natalie Hemby • "Drink A Beer" - Recorded by Luke Bryan; Written by Chris Stapleton and Jim Beavers • "Follow Your Arrow" - Recorded by Kacey Musgraves; Written by Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally • "Give Me Back My Hometown" - Recorded by Eric Church; Written by Eric Church and Luke Laird • "I Hold On" - Recorded by Dierks Bentley; Written by Dierks Bentley and Brett James
FYA Won the CMA, and should win this one too. Just a very progressive song, and a huge middle finger to country radio!
Video of the Year (Off-Camera Award) Awarded to the Artist(s), Director(s), and Producer(s)
• "American Kids" - Kenny Chesney | Director - Shaun Silva | Producer - Don Lepore • "Cop Car" - Keith Urban | Director - John Urbano | Producer - Michelle Abnet • "Drunk On A Plane" - Dierks Bentley | Director - Wes Edwards | Producer - Clarke Gallivan • "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" - Glen Campbell | Director - James Keach | Producer - Julian Raymond • "Somethin' Bad" - Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood | Director - Trey Fanjoy | Producer - Trent Hardville
Would love to see Carrie and Miranda take this. Not only because I love them, but because their video was actually better than the others in this category.
Vocal Event of the Year (Off-Camera Award) Awarded to the Artist(s), Producer(s), and Record Label
• "Lonely Tonight" - Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe | Produced by Scott Hendricks | Label: Warner Music Nashville • "Meanwhile Back At Mama's" - Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill | Produced by Tim McGraw and Byron Gallimore | Label: Big Machine Records • "Somethin' Bad" - Miranda Lambert duet with Carrie Underwood | Produced by Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, and Glen Worf | Label: RCA Nashville • "The South" - The Cadillac Three featuring Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, and Mike Eli | Produced by Dann Huff and Justin Niebank | Label: Big Machine Records • "This Is How We Roll" - Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan | Produced by Joey Moi | Label: Republic Nashville
Tim and Faith should win this. Their song was incredible, and since this 50th anniversary show seems to have a "throwback" theme, I think they'll take this one.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Apr 9, 2015 14:32:18 GMT -5
What do they mean fully by "mismatch"? EDIT: Brooks and Dunn and Reba aren't exactly mismatched far from it since they have had hits together with "If You See Him/If You See Her" and "Cowgirls Don't Cry" I wouldn't call Miranda Lambert and Patty Loveless a mismatch either. Hunter Hayes and Brett Eldridge I don't really understand though.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 9, 2015 14:47:49 GMT -5
drummerman2009 Windmills meant "Alan Jackson and Cole Swindell" is a mismatch of style and vocal performance. I'm not sure why you thought that tweet meant every performance.
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Post by drummerman2009 on Apr 9, 2015 15:10:18 GMT -5
drummerman2009 Windmills meant "Alan Jackson and Cole Swindell" is a mismatch of style and vocal performance. I'm not sure why you thought that tweet meant every performance. I thought it meant every performance since there was a link and it mentioned other names besides Alan and Cole.
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Post by sbp17 on Apr 9, 2015 15:42:23 GMT -5
I thought the same thing because it starts with "in an ongoing effort.."
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 9, 2015 15:48:00 GMT -5
I thought the same thing because it starts with "in an ongoing effort.." Agreed on that not being the best choice of words but to me it was pretty obvious, especially knowing windmills and the fact that was the only duet she mentioned in that vein.
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Post by carriekins on Apr 9, 2015 16:18:16 GMT -5
I thought the same thing because it starts with "in an ongoing effort.." Agreed on that not being the best choice of words but to me it was pretty obvious, especially knowing windmills and the fact that was the only duet she mentioned in that vein. And she had previously tweeted about the odd Sam Hunt/Dwight Yoakam pairing.
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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 9, 2015 16:25:58 GMT -5
Agreed on that not being the best choice of words but to me it was pretty obvious, especially knowing windmills and the fact that was the only duet she mentioned in that vein. And she had previously tweeted about the odd Sam Hunt/Dwight Yoakam pairing. I can picture a Baby Don't Go/Take Your Time mashup!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 17:57:49 GMT -5
Kinda wish Reba and B+D would sing with someone else. Don't get me wrong it'll be great but it's been done before.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 18:08:11 GMT -5
Lol. At least Alan will be able to show how much more talented he is than Cole Swindell. Also, Dwight Yoakam + Sam Hunt? Luke Bryan + Ronnie Milsap? Sam and Dwight aren't even in the same genre, and neither are Luke and Ronnie. Yes, they are all "country" artists, but Sam Hunt's style is about a complete 180 from Dwight Yoakam's music.
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Post by 14887fan on Apr 9, 2015 21:29:52 GMT -5
As far as I know, Carrie won't be there, so thank goodness I won't even have to feel slightly compelled to watch this mess unfold!
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Post by kml567 on Apr 10, 2015 7:42:13 GMT -5
Sam Hunt always includes several old-school country songs on his tour setlist. Last year, I saw him perform songs by Alan Jackson, Diamond Rio, David Lee Murphy and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. This year, I saw him perform Reba, Trisha Yearwood and Deana Carter. So it's really not a stretch for Sam to perform classic 80s/90s country songs when he does it regularly on tour.
In fact, Garth Brooks said on a radio interview that he liked Sam's 90s medley! Glad King Garth gave him props.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 10, 2015 12:56:02 GMT -5
Dierks Bentley will perform "Riser" at the ACM's. Source
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Post by 14887fan on Apr 10, 2015 18:01:08 GMT -5
Can't wait to watch them call Garth's name for Entertainer of the Year!!! Not that it's full proof, but the comments on the ACM's Facebook post for voting overwhelmingly favor Garth. If not Garth, I'd like to see Miranda take it... but she simply doesn't have the voting fan base necessary for the award. My final predictions: Entertainer of the Year• Jason Aldean • Garth Brooks• Luke Bryan • Miranda Lambert • Florida Georgia Line I think Garth takes this... I wouldn't mind seeing Miranda win, but I don't think she'll beat out Garth for votes. If not Garth, it'll be Luke. My gut, however, is telling me Garth. Methinks you might be wrong on this one. Usher, Meghan Trainor, and Christina Aguilera, to name a few, are some of the Pop stars that've been tweeting out the link, telling their fans to vote for Miranda. Wouldn't shock me in the slightest to see that play to her advantage. Even though I'd love to see FVOTY go to anyone else, I'd especially love to see her win EOTY for a year where A) solo women were virtually absent from radio (more than ever) and B) she's genuinely proven herself worthy of the award.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Apr 10, 2015 19:12:47 GMT -5
Can't wait to watch them call Garth's name for Entertainer of the Year!!! Not that it's full proof, but the comments on the ACM's Facebook post for voting overwhelmingly favor Garth. If not Garth, I'd like to see Miranda take it... but she simply doesn't have the voting fan base necessary for the award. My final predictions: Entertainer of the Year• Jason Aldean • Garth Brooks• Luke Bryan • Miranda Lambert • Florida Georgia Line I think Garth takes this... I wouldn't mind seeing Miranda win, but I don't think she'll beat out Garth for votes. If not Garth, it'll be Luke. My gut, however, is telling me Garth. Methinks you might be wrong on this one. Usher, Meghan Trainor, and Christina Aguilera, to name a few, are some of the Pop stars that've been tweeting out the link, telling their fans to vote for Miranda. Wouldn't shock me in the slightest to see that play to her advantage. Even though I'd love to see FVOTY go to anyone else, I'd especially love to see her win EOTY for a year where A) solo women were virtually absent from radio (more than ever) and B) she's genuinely proven herself worthy of the award. I'd be very content with Miranda winning EOTY... I just have a hunch it'll go to Garth. Garth's following is undeniable. I was at one of his seven sold out Boston shows and saw it with my own eyes... Thousands upon thousands of people singing every word, screaming, dancing, etc... Garth's name just sticks out when you look at the nominees, and I think that works to his advantage. Country fans are generally tired of hearing Miranda's name called eighteen times at country award shows, and that could work to her disadvantage as well as to Garth's advantage. We'll see... I'd be fine with either, but Garth will always remain my favorite male country artist and I'll root for him over almost anyone; and there are millions of country fans who probably feel similarly.
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