(AP) – Eric Church built his career on the road, and now he’ll have an album to relive it. Church is releasing his first-ever live album early next year. He’s recording it during back-to-back shows in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on October 8th and 9th. He’s also asking fans to send in videos showing how his music first captured their attention. The winner gets to attend the live taping. Details are at EricChurch.com.
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Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square
New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes
Love and Theft
Thompson Square
Album of the Year
Luke Bryan, Tailgates and Tanlines
Eric Church, Chief
Miranda Lambert, Four the Record
Dierks Bentley, Home
Lady Antebellum, Own the Night
Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriters)
Eli Young Band, “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” – written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” – written by Dave Barnes
Dierks Bentley, “Home” – written by Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers
Miranda Lambert, “Over You” – written by Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Eric Church, “Springsteen” – written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell
Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)
Jason Aldean, “Dirt Road Anthem”
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You”
Dierks Bentley, “Home”
Little Big Town, “Pontoon”
Eric Church, “Springsteen”
Musical Event of the Year
“Dixie Highway,” Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band
“Feel Like a Rock Star,” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw
“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” Willie Nelson featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson
“Safe and Sound,” Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars
“Stuck on You,” Lionel Richie and Darius Rucker
Music Video of the Year
Eric Church, “Springsteen”
Kenny Chesney, “Come Over”
Miranda Lambert, “Over You”
Little Big Town, “Pontoon”
Toby Keith, “Red Solo Cup”
Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally
The CMA Awards Show will air Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 at 7 pm Central on ABC.
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(AP) – When Scotty McCreery decorates his Christmas tree this year, chances are he’ll be listening to himself. He is releasing the album “Christmas with Scotty McCreery” on October 16th. It will feature nine classic holiday songs as well as two originals. McCreery says he wanted the record to be “holly and jolly” but also express what he calls “the real reason for the season:” the birth of Jesus. His favorite song on the mix is one of the new ones: “Christmas in Heaven.” Some of the covers are: “Mary Did You Know?” “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells,” “Let It Snow,” “The Christmas Song” and “O Holy Night.”
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(AP) – Luke Bryan is going on his fourth “Farm Tour” beginning next month. Eight concerts are planned over several southern states including five in his home state of Georgia. It begins October 3rd in Statesboro, Georgia and wraps up in Macon, Georgia October 13th.
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(AP) – James Otto tells TheBoot.com that he’s not in a rush to release his new album, which is expected to come out later this year. Otto is still getting plenty of airplay as he co-wrote the song “No Hurry” from the Zac Brown Band’s album “You Get What You Give.” It peaked at number two on the country chart.
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Congratulations David Wittman, Darla Hanks, Linda Palmberg, Jackie Langholz, Kyle Weiser, Jim Cooper and Brenda Dechant!
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(AP) – She’s a singer, a songwriter and now executive producer of a network show. Miranda Lambert’s representatives confirm NBC has bought a show that’s inspired by her childhood in Texas. Deadline.com reports the show is about a couple who run a private detective agency while raising two teenagers. Miranda’s father is a retired policeman who’s now a private investigator. The Tennessean says Miranda’s mom Beverly will be a consultant for the show. The new sitcom is on the same network as “The Voice,” which co-stars Miranda’s husband Blake Shelton.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride
101 Stories of Love, Laughter and Family
The wedding day, and each day leading up to it, is a special and exciting time. In this collection of 101 heartwarming and hilarious stories, brides and grooms, families and friends share their memories of the big day. With stories about everything from the proposal, to the planning, to actual wedding day events, the honeymoon, and all the joys and frustrations in between, this book will delight and encourage any bride or newlywed. A great gift for bridal showers, engagements, and weddings!
Winners: Katie Dreiling, Deetta Wilson, Martha Miller, Brenda Dechant and Linda Palmberg.
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Alan Jackson will be in concert at the Salina Bicentennial Center Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Go early for the Block Party from 3 to 6:30 pm.
Winners: Blake Bieker, Ron Becker and Gary Luea!
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Aaron Tippin is performing at the Rooks County Fair on Friday, August 17th. Eagle Radio’s Scott Boomer had a chance to visit with Aaron on the hayspost.com Hotline.
Aaron takes staying fit seriously. So we started the interview by asking him if he is still working out.
Aaron Tippin will be in concert at the Rooks County Fair in Stockton Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8 pm.
Winners: Sandy Keas and Randy Ehrlich!
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Congratulations to Rita Gottschalk!
Rita won a four day/three night party cruise courtesy of Western Beverage, Eagle Radio and numerous sponsors who provided registration opportunities for listeners to become finalists. The Bud Light Party Cruise, Port Paradise 5 will set sail this fall. The grand prize drawing was held Friday, August 10 at Herzogfest in Victoria.
Loretta Lynn will be in concert at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm.
Winners: Teresa Schaffer, Pam Bieker, Donna Anderson & Eric Kraft.
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