Carrie Underwood Wins Country Entertainer of the Year
Posted on Apr 19, 2010 @ 05:55AM - 3 comments
Carrie Underwood made history at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman to win entertainer of the year twice.
Underwood beat out Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and the Zac Brown Band, among others.
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Top-selling trio Lady Antebellum was the dominant winner at Las Vegas' MGM Grand, grabbing five trophies including song and single record of the year for their crossover hit "Need You Now".
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"We are having a blast tonight," singer Charles Kelly told the crowd after win No. 4.
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"We love you all. We will never forget this night."
Lady Antebellum, which came into the awards ceremony with a leading seven nominations, also snapped the Rascal Flatts' seven-year run as best vocal group.
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Miranda Lambert beat out Lady Antebellum with her self-titled debut for album of the year for "Revolution."
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Lambert, whose "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" won album of the year in 2007, also beat them in the video category with "White Liar".
And Brooks & Dunn, who are retiring after a summer tour, won best vocal duo for the 10th time in their two-decade long career.
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"We are currently in therapy with Brett Favre trying to figure out how to waffle on this," Kix Brooks joked after the win.
A highlight of the night was Taylor Swift's performance of "Change", while soaring over the crowd on a platform.
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She ripped off her white dress and reveal a black outfit underneath, made her way through the crowd and joined the Tritones, a college co-ed a capella group on stage for a spirited chorus.
She then fell backward into a crowd of fans.
2010 Academy Of Country Music Awards: Best And Worst
Posted on Apr 18, 2010 @ 07:52PM - Add a comment
Country’s hottest crooners showed up at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday.
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Stars including Julianne Hough, Carrie Underwood, Jewel, Reba McEntire and Randy Travis walked the orange carpet, with the dresscode ranging from glam couture and dapper duds, to embroidered lapels and offbeat overalls!
Though we were anxious to see American Idol alum Carrie Underwood on the orange carpet, her look was a bit disappointing.
The gorgeous blonde babe, opted for a pale pink, one-ruffled-shouldered, mini, which featured an embellished side halter and belt. Although it wasn’t awful, it wasn’t awe-inspiring either.
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Julianne Hough missed the mark in a confusingly coutured, white strapless gown, which featured awkward embellishment, while Miranda Lambert shimmered in midnight blue, sequined floor length, which featured cap sleeves and a plunging neckline.
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Jewel looked absolutely gorgeous, wearing a dreamy, periwinkle blue, chiffon baby doll gown, which featured an embellished bodice.
The tiered floor length, had a fairy tale like feel to it, which was perfectly suited for the rags-to-riches singing sensation, while Meghan Linsey of the band Steel Magnolia’s wore a peachy perfect strapless, which looked strikingly similar to Demi Moore’s Atelier Versace Oscar Dress.
Brooks & Dunn Split!
Posted on Aug 10, 2009 @ 01:25PM - 1 comment
The famed country duo Brooks & Dunn posted a note on their website Monday telling fans that they've decided to call it quits. "After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it's time call it a day. This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed.... We owe it all to you, the fans." Concerned with fan reaction they denied that there was any tension between them causing the split. "If you hear rumors, don't believe them, it's just time."
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn became top selling country artists and are well known for the mega hit "Boot Scootin Boogie," that spawned line dances across the nation and a return to honkey tonk bars for many. The group told fans that they will still be going on tour in 2010 with The Last Rodeo tour, but dates are not yet announced. They will release a greatest hits album #1's...and then some on September 8.
