.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Sept 15, 2016 17:04:58 GMT -5
Love me some history lessons.
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Post by onebuffalo on Oct 8, 2016 9:00:24 GMT -5
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carrieidol1
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2016 9:51:49 GMT -5
Fan-made and excellently done. Hoping this gets seen by some voters!
Please, CMA voters, get this one right!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 12:53:03 GMT -5
Fan-made and excellently done. Hoping this gets seen by some voters! Please, CMA voters, get this one right!!! Has this been tweeted at the CMA's? If this doesn't perfectly spell out the story, then I don't know what else possibly could.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 9, 2016 12:58:20 GMT -5
Fan-made and excellently done. Hoping this gets seen by some voters! Please, CMA voters, get this one right!!! Has this been tweeted at the CMA's? If this doesn't perfectly spell out the story, then I don't know what else possibly could. Carrie's Twitter fans are on it, I can guarantee that! I'm sure the CMAs have been tagged in this thousands of times.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 13:37:02 GMT -5
Has this been tweeted at the CMA's? If this doesn't perfectly spell out the story, then I don't know what else possibly could. Carrie's Twitter fans are on it, I can guarantee that! I'm sure the CMAs have been tagged in this thousands of times. Let's hope it works!
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Post by tim on Oct 10, 2016 0:31:59 GMT -5
My Predictions (* = winner / # = my choice)...and I'm only going to include those two:
Entertainer of the Year * Chris Stapleton (winner) # Carrie Underwood (my choice)
Going with my gut prediction from the beginning of the year; I say it's going to be a close race but Chris will likely edge out here.
Male Vocalist *# Chris Stapleton (winner and my choice)
Female Vocalist *# Maren Morris (winner and my choice)
I just don't quite see Carrie winning in this category (I think she's strongest in Entertainer)
Album Hero - Maren Morris (close second) *# Mr. Misunderstood - Eric Church (winner and my choice)
I think it's a close race between Eric and Maren, but he should edge out a win here.
Single *# "Humble and Kind," Tim McGraw (winner and my choice) "My Church," Maren Morris "Record Year," Eric Church
I actually think this is three way race between Tim, Maren, and Eric (I just can't get behind Thomas Rhett here), but I think Tim will eek out a win; I was really hoping "Burning House" would be nominated in this category but alas...
Song # "Humble and Kind," Tim McGraw (I'm partial to Lori McKenna) * "Record Year," Eric Church (winner)
Vocal Group *# Old Dominion (winner and my choice; ZBB lost me this era)
Vocal Duo # Brothers Osborne * Florida Georgia Line
New Artist *# Maren Morris
Musical Event *# "You Are My Sunshine," Chris Stapleton/Morgane Stapleton (I've had the pleasure of seeing them sing this twice)
Music Video *# "Fire Away," Chris Stapleton
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 10, 2016 8:07:41 GMT -5
The more I've thought about it, the more I've come to the realization that Chris probably won't win Entertainer of the Year. It's all just talk at this point, but I really don't think he will win against the likes of Carrie, Luke, and Garth. If there is one category that tends be fair, it's Entertainer of the Year. Once it's down to the top five, pretty much always the chosen winner is one just about everyone can get on board with winning. The CMAs LOVE helping new/underrepresented artists break through, but they're not as quick to just hand over the Entertainer trophy. Also, going by the showcase thing they just updated on the CMA website, it doesn't appear as if Chris' team believes he has much of a chance at winning Entertainer. www.cmanomineeshowcase.com/2016/
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 10, 2016 10:53:50 GMT -5
First set confirmed performers: Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, and Brad Paisley
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Post by myeverything on Oct 11, 2016 9:24:03 GMT -5
Yeahhhhhhh! Really hoping they still find a way to incorporate this into the show! I don't see how they can't/won't at this point!
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Post by slowmo on Oct 11, 2016 19:17:49 GMT -5
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 13, 2016 11:34:38 GMT -5
It appears as if Garth is coming hard for EOTY: surprise free Nashville concerts, new music, tons of social media buzz, etc. If he comes through and wins this over Carrie, I will be devastated. I'm a huge Garth fan, but this award should go to Carrie. I feel like Carrie has the voting edge considering she won't really have much split voting working against her (whereas there are three WME artists in the category). However, Garth is Garth... And this being the 50th anniversary, I could see voters giving this to Garth just based on sentiment. Then again, Carrie is highly involved with the CMA - so... who the hell knows!? I wish we could just know!!!
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 13, 2016 12:47:36 GMT -5
With all the respect in the world, Garth Brooks' tour does not, should not, and hopefully will not be the element that gives him the win. He released absolutely no new music this year, has done nothing new on the radio, and has hardly done a thing on any sort of visual platform -- television, appearances, etc. Touring is obviously a large factor for EOTY, but he lacks in just about every other factor. Also, this year being the 50th anniversary of the CMAs shouldn't default the award to him just because it'd be sentimental. If they want to honor him in such a way, they can give him one of the many, many random ~exclusive~ awards that they've given out to artists in year's past.
Carrie Underwood is the most deserving artist of the award this year. I'm keeping my expectations and levels of hope relatively low, but anyone else winning it over her this year would be a damn shame considering her overwhelming dominance in just about every avenue. The top country tour (and eighth biggest tour of any genre overall), three #1 singles from another #1 album that have all been certified Gold (along with the album), continued award nominations and wins, cross-genre representation, global ambassadorship of the genre, external promotional mediums (Calia, Almay, Sunday Night Football), etc. Nobody else nominated has matched that level in the last year.
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Post by stanches2318 on Oct 13, 2016 13:03:01 GMT -5
With all the respect in the world, Garth Brooks' tour does not, should not, and hopefully will not be the element that gives him the win. He released absolutely no new music this year, has done nothing new on the radio, and has hardly done a thing on any sort of visual platform -- television, appearances, etc. Touring is obviously a large factor for EOTY, but he lacks in just about every other factor. Also, this year being the 50th anniversary of the CMAs shouldn't default the award to him just because it'd be sentimental. If they want to honor him in such a way, they can give him one of the many, many random ~exclusive~ awards that they've given out to artists in year's past. Carrie Underwood is the most deserving artist of the award this year. I'm keeping my expectations and levels of hope relatively low, but anyone else winning it over her this year would be a damn shame considering her overwhelming dominance in just about every avenue. The top country tour (and eighth biggest tour of any genre overall), three #1 singles from another #1 album that have all been certified Gold (along with the album), continued award nominations and wins, cross-genre representation, global ambassadorship of the genre, external promotional mediums (Calia, Almay, Sunday Night Football), etc. Nobody else nominated has matched that level in the last year. I agree with you. This is her year, and I hope the CMA's will award for that. Everything you said is on point.
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Post by maddkat on Oct 14, 2016 12:19:52 GMT -5
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Post by avalyn on Oct 17, 2016 11:16:14 GMT -5
Officially added to the performers list
Garth Brooks Trisha Yearwood Kelsea Ballerini Kacey Musgraves Miranda Lambert Little Big Town Luke Bryan Tim McGraw Florida Georgia Line
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 17, 2016 12:56:35 GMT -5
Six female performers already, and we've only had 2 rounds of performers announced. Bless.
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Post by bigfan101 on Oct 17, 2016 13:06:32 GMT -5
So do we think Kacey is performing a new single?
Likely Song Choices; Kelsea Ballerini - Yeah Boy or Peter Pan Luke Bryan - Move or New Single Florida Georgia Line - May We All Miranda Lambert - Vice Little Big Town - New Single Tim McGraw - How I'll Always Be Kacey Musgraves - New Single?? Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood - Medley Carrie Underwood - Dirty Laundry Brad Paisley - Today Dierks Bentley - New Single Eric Church - Kill A Word Maren Morris - 80's Mercedes Keith Urban - Blue Ain't Your Color
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 17, 2016 13:11:49 GMT -5
Kacey may likely perform something from her Christmas album.
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Post by avalyn on Oct 17, 2016 13:59:11 GMT -5
It's been hinted that they are trying to get artists to perform classic songs instead of new singles in honor of the 50th anniversary. I want to say it was on taste of country or the boot. I'm on my phone at the moment so I can't link. But that's possibly something that Kacey might do.
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Post by jasonthescott on Oct 17, 2016 14:02:25 GMT -5
So do we think Kacey is performing a new single? Likely Song Choices; Kelsea Ballerini - Yeah Boy or Peter Pan Luke Bryan - Move or New Single Florida Georgia Line - May We All Miranda Lambert - Vice Little Big Town - New Single Tim McGraw - How I'll Always Be Kacey Musgraves - New Single?? Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood - Medley Carrie Underwood - Dirty Laundry Brad Paisley - Today Dierks Bentley - New Single Eric Church - Kill A Word Maren Morris - 80's Mercedes Keith Urban - Blue Ain't Your Color Not sure about this. Shane McAnally told Taste of Country: "Everybody has kind of taken their respective hats off of trying to promote something that’s happening right now. That doesn’t mean there won’t be some of that, but I think we’re definitely going to see a lot of throwback and I’m really excited about that.” And: “I do know there’s going to be a lot of heritage artists, so you’re going to see a lot fewer current singles being pushed." tasteofcountry.com/2016-cma-awards-history-of-country-music/
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 17, 2016 16:48:22 GMT -5
I'm seriously expecting Loretta and Dolly to be added, too. In the very least, Dolly. She has a new record out and if they're really trying to go with a classic theme, they'd be foolish not to get some of the all-time icons on for some performances and collaborations. Also, wouldn't be surprised by a Tim/Faith duet to promote their new tour and respective records; maybe not a new song, but something with the both of them. I love that Trisha and Garth are doing a medley of iconic duets, I think they're perfect for that kind of thing. Also, I fully expect a woman to announce Entertainer of the Year this year (Reba, Dolly, Loretta). And side note: if one of them is the presenter and Carrie's name isn't called, I'll throw up. Moreover, I think a live performance of "I Will Always Love You" by Carrie would bring the house down like she does on tour, and I'd love for that to happen - in addition to an epic performance of "Dirty Laundry". Okay, I'm done dreaming, thanks. ETA: There's a compilation CD coming out featuring "Forever Country" along with recent hits from a number of 2016 nominees: www.cmaworld.com/cma-awards/2016/10/17/cma-partners-zinepak-release-deluxe-cd-package-celebrate-50th-annual-cma-awards/
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Post by The Brazilian Guy 🇧🇷 on Oct 18, 2016 14:04:29 GMT -5
So happy Kacey will be performing! Wasn't expecting that at all!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 18:11:51 GMT -5
At first I was thinking that meant the performers will play old tunes of their own (like Carrie playing "Jesus Take the Wheel" instead of "Dirty Laundry", etc.)
But now I'm thinking they may be performing old songs, like they've all been doing these covers. Maybe it will be a mix.
While I realize a live performance of "Forever Country" would be a logistical nightmare, I hope they do something like show the video in its entirety.
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Post by 14887fan on Oct 19, 2016 19:11:16 GMT -5
omg Carrie please perform "I Will Always Love You"
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Post by carrieidol1 on Oct 20, 2016 16:19:26 GMT -5
Have any websites/publications made predictions yet? I look every once in a while and can't find anything - I feel like now is about the time they'd start coming out?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 19:12:00 GMT -5
I'm just really hoping for an Underwood victory in Entertainer of the Year.
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Post by someguy on Oct 22, 2016 19:59:13 GMT -5
I'm just really hoping for an Underwood victory in Entertainer of the Year. This really feels like her year for some reason. I think she has an excellent chance.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 21:01:32 GMT -5
I'm just really hoping for an Underwood victory in Entertainer of the Year. This really feels like her year for some reason. I think she has an excellent chance. I hope so, and I feel that way too.
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Post by justme60 on Oct 22, 2016 21:45:58 GMT -5
IMO, I think entertainer this year will go to Keith Urban.
He has had a great year this year too. His album is still selling pretty good and it debuted #1 in three different countries. He's had 4 singles go to #1. He holds the record for 37 consecutive singles to reach the Top Ten. He's in the middle of a world tour to rave reviews and sell-out shows. In fact he and Carrie will be Co-headlining in New Zealand at the end of the year. He still had his judging on American Idol. He also had tremendous success again this past year, too, on HSN selling his "Player Guitars".
I love Carrie and if she won I wouldn't be sad, but she is a lot younger than Keith and is just starting to seem and look very comfortable on stage and upping her game and probably has many more years of chances than Keith who is turning 49 this week....not that it's old, but there are so many up and coming young stars in country music now.
I know many here don't think Keith does anything to deserve this but he does work very hard and has earned his spot as much as the other nominees. He is truly an outstanding entertainer.
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