Additional performers and presenters have been announced. Presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Heidi Newfield, Swift, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack, Reese Witherspoon, Vince Gill, Julianne Hough, Jake Owen, John Rich, Jimmy Wayne, and a surprise guest. Previously announced as a presenter, Darius Rucker will instead give his debut CMA Awards performance. Performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney with The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, James Otto, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and a surprise guest.
Reviewing another couple of the nomination categories:
Vocal Group
Eagles
Emerson Drive
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers
News From Around The Country
Miley Cyrus sings the key track in the upcoming animated Disney/Pixar film BOLT. Written with Nashville Star judge Jeffrey Steele, “I Thought I Lost You” will feature John Travolta singing Miley’s backup vocals.
Martina McBride has won the prestigious Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony. The award exemplifies the unique harmony between the many worlds of music, and will be presented to Martina on December 13th. Past honorees have been Amy Grant, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, Steve Winwood, Tony Brown, Mike and Linda Curb, Michael W. Smith and Rascal Flatts.
Tim McGraw is set to host Saturday Night Live on November 22nd. This will be his first time to appear on the show and he’s looking forward to putting his acting skills up against the cast of SNL. “I’m not exactly known for my comedy but then again if you’ve been to one of my shows you might feel differently,” he says. Next up for Tim is the opening of the film Four Christmases on November 26th.
Josh Turner has launched The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to provide assistance to high school students who would like to pursue a career in the field of arts and entertainment. Josh remembers growing up in rural South Carolina and attending a very small school that never had a consistent music program. One year they would have a band, the next year a choir. When he started school at Belmont University in Nashville, he quickly learned he was years behind other musicians who had adequate music programs growing up. So, after a conversation with his producer about the experience and his wife, who used to be a teacher, the three decided to start the scholarship program.
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