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Little Big Town, 'Your Side of the Bed' – Song Review

Georgia — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:13:29 +0000

I heard this song before Sunday night’s performance on the ACM’s. I liked the song, but after watching Little Big Town’s performance of it, I now love the song. What a moving performance! And the song is something that (I’m sure) resonates with a lot of couples that have fallen out of that “honeymoon phase” [...]

Identity of the Girl Who Sang With Eric Church at the ACM's Revealed

Georgia — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:30:49 +0000

Like most of America, I went to Twitter to try and find out who the beautiful young woman was that sang with Eric Church on Sunday night’s ACM Awards. She was a gorgeous woman with an even prettier voice. Nobody could answer me on Twitter, so I did some research on my own. According to [...]

Local Teen That Battled Cancer Finally Gets His Date to the ACM's With Taylor Swift

Georgia — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:55:20 +0000

Last year, Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom through an intense Facebook campaign. Despite everyone’s best efforts, it just wasn’t meant to be at that time. According to Taste of Country, “Here’s a refresher of the events: Swift had to decline [...]

My Thoughts on the ACM Awards

Joe Kelly — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:00:50 +0000

One of country music’s biggest nights was held last night – the Academy of Country Music Awards. Here are some of my thoughts on the broadcast. Blake Shelton still looks a little uncomfortable hosting an awards show, but nowhere near as uncomfortable as Luke Bryan looked. The forced attempts at humor seemed very forced, and [...]

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan + Hunter Hayes Join Stevie Wonder to Close Out 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000

Stevie Wonder closed out the ACM Awards with his classic soul hit ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ turning the end of the 2013 red carpet show into a celebratory country party. Although it was strange to have a non-country artist wrap up the evening, it was definitely awesome. Plus, Wonder was joined by country music [...]

Luke Bryan Cries as He Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACMs

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:50:38 +0000

In a surprise upset, Luke Bryan took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night (April 7) -- beating out more established stars like Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

Miranda Lambert Breaks Down as She Accepts Female Vocalist of the Year Win at 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:48:30 +0000

Keith Urban presented the Female Vocalist of the Year award to the dazzling Miranda Lambert at the 2013 ACMs, and she was completely surprised by the win. "I thought for sure Carrie had it this year, and she damn well deserves it!" she said as she took the stage... and broke into tears.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Little Big Town Perform Emotional Ballad 'Your Side of the Bed' at the 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:55:18 +0000

After taking home awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year earlier in the evening, country foursome Little Big Town took the stage at the 48th Annual ACM Awards with their new single 'Your Side of the Bed.'

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Little Big Town Snag 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:13:13 +0000

Little Big Town took home the 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year. It was a breakout past 12 months for the troupe, thanks to their smash hit 'Pontoon.' They've been doing their thing for so long and thanks to their monstrous, breakthrough year, this award was well-deserved and equally as hard-earned.

Eric Church's 'Chief' Wins Album of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:49:08 +0000

Eric Church took another step away from being a Nashville outsider to being the new mainstream of Music City by winning Album of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7), beating such huge acts as Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town.

2013 ACM Awards Performances – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:43:00 +0000

All-star collaborations were the order early during the 2013 ACM Awards performances in Las Vegas on Sunday night (April 7). Even Eric Church's acoustic performance of 'Like Jesus Does' turned into a duet. Blake Shelton, Sheryl Crow, Luke Bryan and Pistol Annies began the show performing 'Boys 'Round Here.' It was an electric introduction to country music's biggest party.

2013 ACM Awards Winners – Full List

Taste of Country Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:57 +0000

The big 2013 ACM Awards winners in Las Vegas were Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. Lambert took home three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single and Song of the Year for 'Over You.' The singer couldn't help but become emotional as she accepted her fifth straight Female Vocalist trophy.

Local Teen That Battled Cancer Finally Gets His Date to the ACM's With Taylor Swift

Georgia — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:32:56 +0000

Fly to the ACM Awards with Dierks Bentley [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:26:46 +0000

The ACM Awards are coming up this Sunday in Las Vegas. Dierks Bentley plans on flying there, and he’s invited you along for the ride! (If you can’t get to the awards, you can watch then Sunday evening on CBS.)

Amanda From Cape May is Our Super Intern Winner

Joe Kelly — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:18:44 +0000

We have a winner in our Cat Country Super Intern Contest. The person we’ll be sending to the Academy of Country Music Awards is Amanda from Cape May! As our Super Intern, we’ll send Amanda and a guest to Vegas to cover the Academy of Country Music Awards, plus other great musical events! Her “compensation [...]

We Need To Hire You As Our Super Intern and Send You to Vegas

Joe Kelly — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:36 +0000

Cat Country 107.3 is on the hunt for a Super Intern! If we select you, we'll send you to Las Vegas for the Academy of Country Music Awards!

As our Super Intern, we'll send you and a guest to Vegas to cover the Academy of Country Music Awards, plus other great musical events!

If we choose you, we'll expect you to call in from Vegas, and keep us updated

Sunny Sweeney's ACM Video is a Parody of SNL Skit [VIDEO]

Georgia — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:25:58 +0000

Sunny Sweeney is known for being a jokester, so you can always expect a funny Tweet or video from the star. But this video takes the cake as one of her best! The ACM’s new artist category is decided on by you, the fans. In the past years, nominees have made special videos that persuade [...]

Brad Paisley And Carrie Underwood Practice As Hosts [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:13:25 +0000

Once again this year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be serving as hosts of the Academy of Country Music Awards. In the meantime, they’re getting some practice in by hosting…..other things…..