Posts Tagged ‘Country Music Association’

03 Mar. 2012

CARRIE UNDERWOOD REVEALS ALBUM TITLE AND COVER ART FOR “BLOWN AWAY”


Album Due in Stores May 1 Nashville, TN- (March 5, 2012) – Since five-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood released her new single, “Good Girl,” to country radio and debuted it at No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Country Songs chart, the excitement from her fans continues to grow. Underwood will release Blown Away in stores on …

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11 Nov. 2011

Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour Live CD and DVD Review


Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour Live CD/DVD came out on November 21, 2011, via her record label, Big Machine Records. The CD opens with her latest chart-topping single “Sparks Fly.” It is followed by her latest CD’s debut single “Mine” and “The Story of Us.” Swift shows her audience how to have a good …

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11 Nov. 2011

Country Queen Janie Fricke Talks “Country Side of Bluegrass”


Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chatted with veteran country songstress Janie Fricke about her newest CD Country Side of Bluegrass. In 1982 and 1983, Janie Fricke was crowned “Female Vocalist of the Year” by the Country Music Association (CMA); furthermore, she garnered the Academy of Country Music’s “Top Female Vocalist” honor in 1983. Throughout her illustrious career …

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10 Oct. 2011

Exclusive Interview with Martina McBride


Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos was afforded the exclusive privilege to interview Republic Nashville recording artist and country music sensation Martina McBride. A four-time Country Music Association (CMA) Female Vocalist of the Year winner, McBride chatted with us at the “pink carpet,” prior to the “Martina McBride: Light Up The Sky” private concert which took place …

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09 Sep. 2011

Spotlight on Luke Bryan


Over the past four years, Luke Bryan has established himself as a household name in the country music scene. A Capitol Records Nashville recording artist, the multi-talented Luke Bryan has released two albums I’ll Stay Me and Doin’ My Thing, and was honored by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) as its “Top New Solo Artist” and …

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08 Aug. 2011

Broken Records Magazine Interview with The Band Perry


Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos had the pleasure to interview all three members of The Band Perry. The Band Perry is one of country music’s hottest live acts. The trio of siblings consists of Kimberly Perry on lead vocals, rhythm piano and guitar, her brother Reid on bass guitar and backing vocals, as well as …

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06 Jun. 2011

Eric Lee Beddingfield Review: “The Gospel According to Jones” Music Video


On June 15, 2011, country singer Eric Lee Beddingfield released his music video for his single “The Gospel According to Jones.” The music video was directed by Ryan Lassan and Daniel Slezinger, and produced by Autumn Addict. Co-written by Beddingfield, the song pays tribute to his musical hero, country living legend George Jones. The music …

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05 May. 2011

Terri Clark Song Review: “Northern Girl”


Country music sensation Terri Clark’s latest single “Northern Girl” was released on April of 2011. Throughout her career as a country musician, Terri Clark was always a powerhouse vocalist, electrifying live performer, as well as a stunning instrumentalist. Her hits “Easy on the Eyes” and “Girls Lie Too” topped the Billboard Country Charts, and the success of …

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12 Dec. 2010

The Inaugural American Country Awards


On December 6, 2010, the inaugural ceremony of the American Country Awards, a fan-voted country music awards show, took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. American Idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood was the night’s biggest winner garnering six awards, which included wins in the coveted “Artist of the Year” and “Female Artist of the Year” categories.

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