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2011 CMA Awards Predictions

November 9, 2011 by 7 Comments
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When it comes to making CMA Awards predictions, we have an unfair advantage: we can stick our neck out there in ways other sites can't because we don't actually care if we're right or wrong. Call it the competitive advantage of irreverence. To see how many of our CMA Awards predictions come true, follow along as our friends at Engine 145 and Country Universe live blog the show tonight. During the "Footloose" opening, Blake Shelton and Kenny Loggins forgo professional back-up dancers, … [Read more...]

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2009 CMA Awards Live Blog: Pacific Edition

November 11, 2009 by 12 Comments

Also known as "the grand experiment," it's a potluck-style live blog in which the host himself will not actually be watching the show. Yep, pretty much a trainwreck waiting to happen. That was the original description, but what began as a not-so-promising solo live blog attempt was ultimately saved by the surprise participation of several luminaries of the "angering Carrie Underwood fans online" world, including Matt Bjorke (Roughstock), Leeann (Country Universe), Dan (Country Universe), … [Read more...]

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CMA Awards: What Do You Say, West Coast?

November 11, 2009 by 4 Comments
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I like giving those out on the West Coast something to do during the show, but it's unclear if I'll actually be able to watch the live broadcast this time around. I'd still be up for hosting a live blog/chat and offering quips on the show I'm not seeing, as well as general comments on the meaning of life. Perhaps one or two people who will definitely be watching the show (in this time zone) would like to try their hand at live commentary? It's easy, I promise. Let me know if you want to give … [Read more...]

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TTTMS #8: CMA Awards Fever

November 13, 2008 by 9 Comments

Things That Threaten My Sanity: CMA Awards FeverIt seems like I've been hearing about the CMA Awards nonstop since the nominees were announced two months ago. Predictions, editorials, and history lessons were all good fun, but at a certain point it got to be too much. The awards season, like the election season, wore on too long. I was burnt out weeks ago. Unlike the election season, the end result was not change or the making of history; in this show, the winners were the safe bets. It was like … [Read more...]

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2008 CMA Awards Live Blog (Pacific Edition)

November 13, 2008 by 67 Comments

Welcome to the 2008 CMA Awards Live Blog (Pacific Edition): Less Popular and Three Hours Late. Since live blogs are already underway elsewhere, I'm cordoning myself off and not checking any other sites for the rest of the night. If you'll be following along and want to review the list of nominees without stumbling across any spoilers, I've temporarily posted it here: 2008 CMA Awards NomineesI'll be back just before 8pm Pacific Time to get this party started.7:49 - Eleven minutes until showtime. … [Read more...]

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2008 CMA Awards Pre-Show Recap

November 12, 2008 by 9 Comments

I'll admit that it might be a little unusual to post a recap before the show has even happened, but I feel like I already have a pretty good idea of how things will go down. If you're in the Pacific Time Zone, join me here tonight at 8 for the live blog. If you're somewhere else, Country Universe and The 9513 will both have the scoop for you earlier. Anyway, on with the pre-show recap:In keeping with the theme of his latest album, Male Vocalist winner Brad Paisley gave an all-instrumental … [Read more...]

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Live Blogging the CMA Awards on Pacific Time

November 10, 2008 by 9 Comments

I don't know what any of my easterly neighbors in the country blogging world have planned for Wednesday, but I'll be here at 8pm Pacific Time to live blog the CMA Awards. I've always had to sit out live blogs in the past because of the time difference ("live" usually means hours early here), so this time I'm throwing the party myself. I'll be prepared to do it alone; luckily, I have no qualms about talking to myself. I know there are a few readers scattered around this timezone, though, and it'd … [Read more...]

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