The 47th annual Country Music Awards may have had it's hits and misses of the night though in country music fashion hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood continue to give a show full of parodies and jokes that no one can contain from busting a gut, from Obama Care, to twearking, feuding duels and Duck Dynasty. From several costume changes Underwood grabbed attention while Paisley gives corny new meaning. Paisley and Underwood are a fitting match when it comes to hosting the CMA's and in it's 6th consecutive year I say the Country Music Association will bring these two back together in 2014.
Of the night's performances some were less than desired though the highlights out weighs them. Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert team up to perform "We Were Us" Urban's newly released single to country radio. The budding duo's vocals were crisp and refreshing, the vibes and chemistry was spot on. Lady Antebellum debuted their new single "Compass", the light, fun upbeat song has it's infusion of country folk and blues aside from the country pop crossover appeal, still it doesn't disappoint. Little Big Town performed their newly released single "Sober" from their hit album Tornado, the harmonious vocals showcase a light atmosphere starting the performance acapella, Jimi, Karen, Kimberly, and Phillip bring such freshness to country music. Of the night's collaborative efforts Taylor Swift with Vince Gill and Alison Krauss were well matched, the acoustic performance of "Red" had an old time flare of traditional country. As that wasn't enough newly inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Kenny Rogers is this years Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. Rogers career has spanned over the past decade performing for fans across the globe and continues to bring the light of music into homes today. With performances from Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts and Darius Rucker the gambler lives on. They say real country isn't dead it only lives on and it did with a special performance and tribute to the late great George Jones, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" was performed by George Strait and Alan Jackson. Yet the night wasn't complete without Taylor Swift receiving the Pinnacle award. Swift's career began at 16 and since then has shaped and changed the way of country music today, her influence, positivity, charitable efforts and raising awareness is Taylor Swift. The humbled Swift sincere speech of appreciation was felt by her fellow artists and peers. There is much to be said of the 47th Annual CMA Awards and I for one see talent and passion in an artist or act. If they don't have it don't flaunt it.
Many congratulations to this years winners, get the full list below and I'll see you there next year at the 48th Annual CMA's.
Winners List
Musical Event of The Year "Highway Don't Care" Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
Single of The Year "Cruise" Florida Georgia Line
Song of The Year "I Drive Your Truck" written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary - performed by Lee Brice
Vocal Duo of The Year Florida Georgia Line
New Artist of The Year Kacey Musgraves
Vocal Group of The Year Little Big Town
Music Video of The Year "Highway Don't Care" Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban - Directed by Shane Drake
Album of The Year Based On A True Story Blake Shelton - Warner Bros. Records - Produced by Scott Hendricks
Male Vocalist of The Year Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of The Year Miranda Lambert
Musician of The Year Mac McAnally
Entertainer of The Year George Strait
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