CMA Awards Schedule Superstar Performances
The superstar line-up of CMA Awards performers includes co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. This first round of artists, given exclusively to People.com by the CMA, also lists all of the Entertainer of the Year nominees: George Strait, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, and Paisley (this year’s most-nominated artist with seven nods).
The 43rd Annual CMA Awards show, airs live from Nashville’s Sommet Center on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Also playing that night are Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and first-time CMA nominee Darius Rucker.
The final round of CMA Awards Ballots will be emailed to voting members on Friday, Oct. 16. The votes are due Friday, Nov. 3.
Official CMA Awards merchandise is now available on CMAawards.com. This year’s line of merchandise features six apparel items, two hats, a coffee mug, and a wine tote.
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I'm happy to hear this.because I haven't been able to buy cds for a very long time. i hope UMG ...
I don't remember there being so much steel guitar in the original version... 
Faith has got this one right on. Nice job. Thanks to whomever posted this. 
Faith did an outstanding job on that song! She looked stunning! 
To quote another poster, "ROCK ON NED!"
Same ole same. Award shows are not what they used to be!