Press Releases: 2008
STUDENT REPORTER BENJAMIN KANN RECEIVES 2008 CMA CLOSE UP AWARD OF MERIT
“GOOD MORNING AMERICA” PRODUCER MONICA ESCOBEDO RECEIVES 2008 CMA MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ACCLAIMED WESTERN SWING GROUP THE TIME JUMPERS ENTERTAIN DURING POST CMA AWARDS PARTY AT SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER
GEORGE STRAIT SURPASSES RECORD FOR MOST TROPHIES IN CMA AWARDS HISTORY WITH 22 AT “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Kenny Chesney Wins Fourth Entertainer of the Year Award
NICOLE KIDMAN AND HUGH JACKMAN TO PRESENT AN AWARD ON “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
CHEVY PARTNERS WITH CMA TO OFFER 2008 CMA AWARDS TICKETS AT A REDUCED COST TO MUSIC FANS
Special Ticket Promotion Runs 2:00 PM/CT Tuesday Through Wednesday Night
GET BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS TO “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Exclusive Rehearsal Footage and Interviews Available in Three Video News Release Feeds Beginning Monday, Nov. 10
DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE EXPECTS TRAFFIC ADJUSTMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR 2008 CMA AWARDS
PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
CMA ANNOUNCES “NASHVILLE CELEBRATES COUNTRY” EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES LEADING UP TO THE 2008 CMA AWARDS
STRIKE UP THE BAND FOR 2008 CMA AWARDS RED CARPET ARRIVALS
MILEY & BILLY RAY CYRUS TO PRESENT AN AWARD ON “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, and James Otto to Perform; Heidi Newfield, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner and Lee Ann Womack Also To Present
MILEY AND BILLY RAY CYRUS TO PERFORM ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” AND PRESENT ON “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NOV 12 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
TRIVIA FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Entertainer of the Year
NASHVILLE CELEBRATES COUNTRY WITH THE 2008 CHEVY CMA AWARDS KICKOFF CONCERT
Free concert on the Sommet Center Plaza to feature Rodney Atkins, Eli Young Band, Kevin Costner and Modern West, and Heidi Newfield
ABC.COM AND CMAAWARDS.COM READY FOR “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
ABC.com to Offer Daily Video Updates; “Thank You Cam” Provides Backstage Glimpse Moments After the Winners are Announced; “My Picks” Application Allows Fans to Share Their Favorite Nominees
DANCING WITH THE STARS CHAMPION JULIANNE HOUGH AND THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY CRAIG MORGAN TO HOST “CMA AWARDS RED CARPET LIVE! PRESENTED BY CHEVY”
REESE WITHERSPOON WILL BE A PRESENTER AT “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler Will Perform
BEN BENNETT JOINS CMA
TRIVIA FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Female Vocalist of the Year
CMA CEO TAMMY GENOVESE NAMED ONE OF 'BILLBOARD’S' TOP “WOMEN IN MUSIC” FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
CMA ELECTS STEVE MOORE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
CMA Elects New Board of Directors; Appointments Take Effect Nov. 13 Following “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards”
TRIVIA FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Male Vocalist of the Year
THE EAGLES WILL PERFORM ON “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Trace Adkins, Kid Rock, and Lady Antebellum to Perform; The Wailers Join Previously Announced Kenny Chesney Performance
TRIVIA FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
New Artist of the Year
2008 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Bucky Covington Notifies CMA Broadcast Personality and Radio Station of the Year Winners On Air
CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES AT JOE’S PUB CONCLUDES 2008 SEASON WITH SHOWS OCT. 29 AND OCT. 30
MERCHANDISE FOR "THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" NOW AVAILABLE
Legendary Hatch Show Print to Offer Its Very First Custom CMA Awards Poster
TRIVIA FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Vocal Group of the Year
BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO HOST AND PERFORM ON “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NOV. 12 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT BUYERS ASSOCIATION IEBA HONORS AWARD
TRIVIA FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Vocal Duo of the Year
FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”
Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban to Perform on “Country Music’s Biggest Night”
CMA MAKES $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT DONATION TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM’S “WORDS & MUSIC” SCHOOL PROGRAM
Donation Brings CMA’s Total Financial Support of the Hall of Fame and the Museum’s Initiatives to $4.7 Million Since 1997
JOE GALANTE RECEIVES CMA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
TRIVIA FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Musical Event of the Year
TRIVIA FOR "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"
Album of the Year
CMA ANNOUNCES 2008 BROADCAST AWARDS FINALISTS
Bucky Covington and Chuck Wicks Make Announcement DuringPress Conference in Nashville; CMA’s Radio Partner Premiere Radio Networks Delivers News Live to Country Radio
KENNY CHESNEY LEADS FINALISTS WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS FOR “THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS,” COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT
2008 CMA Awards Broadcast Live from the Sommet Center in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 12 on the ABC Television Network
2008 CMA AWARDS VIDEO NEWS RELEASE FEATURING FINAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE SERVICED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
DAVID LEE MURPHY ADDED TO TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES AT JOE’S PUB IN NEW YORK CITY
Singer/Songwriter Will Perform During 6:30 PM Show Only
CMA LAUNCHES REDESIGNED MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE WITH INTEGRATED WEB AND VIDEO EXPERIENCES TO PROMOTE AWARENESS FOR “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK” AIRING MONDAY ON ABC
CMAfest.com and ABC.com Both Offer Fans a Behind-the-Scenes View of 2008 CMA Music Festival
CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS TO JOE’S PUB SEPT 9 WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOSH TURNER AT 9:30 PM SHOW
2008 CMA AWARDS TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPT. 19
Prestigious Event Once Again Open to the Public
ABC’S “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” AND CMT’S “CMT INSIDER” TO AIR CMA AWARDS NOMINATIONS LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY AND NASHVILLE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift to Announce CMA Awards Finalists Live on “Good Morning America” From the GMA Studio in the Heart of New York City’s Times Square
ABC INVITES YOU TO SUMMER’S HOTTEST MUSIC EVENT, “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK”
Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough Host
“THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” WILL AIR LIVE NOVEMBER 12 ON ABC
CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES PLAYS JOE’S PUB
Popular Series Returns to New York City on July 17
CMA PROMOTES TAMMY DONHAM AND PAULA MILTON
2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE UP 9.4 PERCENT
Tickets for 2009 CMA Music Festival Selling Fast; Gold Circle Section Sells Out In Record-Setting 15 Minutes
JULIANNE HOUGH, KELLIE PICKLER AND TAYLOR SWIFT TO HOST "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" ON ABC
COUNTDOWN TO 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tickets Still Available
STREET CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
CONTINUOUS FUN AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHTLY CONCERTS ON THE VAULT CONCERT STAGE AT LP FIELD
Jack Ingram Added to Concert Lineup
VISIT THE FREE CHEVY SPORTS ZONE AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CELEBRITY COMPETITIONS, DOCKDOGS, K9S IN FLIGHT, BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP AND MORE
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL AFTER HOURS PRESENTED BY CMT KEEPS THE PARTY GOING INTO THE NIGHT
Official CMA After Hours Kick-Off Concerts Added to Nightly Activities; Artists Include The Clark Brothers, Whiskey Falls, and Mark Wills
CHEVY DRIVES HOME THE EXCITEMENT AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Chevy Music Stage and Chevy Sports Zone Offer Free Entertainment and Activities
SARA EVANS AND JOE NICHOLS HEADLINE A SECOND SESSION OF THE CMA CELEBRITY CLOSE UP SERIES PRESENTED BY GAC AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
ABC DAYTIME STARS MAKE APPEARANCES AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
The TV Talent Hosts an ABC Block Party, Festival Concerts and Meet Fans
PREMIERE RADIO NETWORKS HOSTS OFFICIAL 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL RADIO REMOTE
2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL OFFERS FREE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES IN THE FUN ZONE AND McDONALD’S-DR PEPPER FAMILY ZONE
Activities Include Borders Storytelling; Music City Rising Star Youth Vocal Soloist Competition; Family Shows on the Family Zone Mainstage; and the Hard Rock Outdoor Stage in the Fun Zone
GET AN ALL ACCESS PASS TO SUMMER’S HOTTEST EVENT "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" ON ABC
Artists Performing at the Festival Include Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
FANS AND CELEBRITIES MEET FACE-TO-FACE IN THE truTV FAN FAIR HALL AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Scheduled to Appear Include Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Emerson Drive, Josh Gracin, Author Denise Jackson, Little Big Town, James Otto, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, and Wynonna
PHIL VASSAR AND JO DEE MESSINA KICK OFF 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ON THE GREASED LIGHTNING DAYTIME STAGES
Bo Bice, Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Gracin, Jack Ingram and Mindy McCready Among Artists Added to Daytime Lineup
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL STRIKES UP THE BAND TO “KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING” FOR METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Country Music Star Kellie Pickler On Hand to Deliver Donated Instruments to Thurgood Marshall Middle School
2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL HOSTS BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP AND FIESTA CELEBRITY GRILLING CHALLENGE IN THE CHEVY SPORTS ZONE
TAYLOR SWIFT, RANDY TRAVIS AND GRETCHEN WILSON HEADLINE SIXTH ANNUAL CMA CELEBRITY CLOSE UP SERIES PRESENTED BY GAC AT 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS FOR INDIVIDUAL NIGHTLY CONCERTS ON THE VAULT CONCERT STAGES AT LP FIELD ON SALE APRIL 26
Nightly Tickets Only $40 for Reserved Seats; $30 for General Admission
ARTISTS ADDED TO LINEUP FOR 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHTLY CONCERTS ON THE VAULT CONCERT STAGES AT LP FIELD
CMA NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSONS FOR 2008 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS
CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS TO JOE’S PUB IN 2008
“The Hitmen of Music Row” Will Kick Off the Popular Series On May 17
RIDE THE “ROAD TO THE CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY TETLEY® ICED TEA”
Darryl Worley and Jennifer Hanson Perform in 10 Cities in April and May During the Country Music Association’s Signature Tour
2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTIST LINEUP GROWS WITH STAR-POWERED CONCERTS AT GREASED LIGHTNING DAYTIME STAGES
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL OFFERS LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKET PACKAGES FOR VIP AUCTION THROUGH TICKETMASTER
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Dwight Yoakam, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Kellie Pickler, and Lady Antebellum are Scheduled to Perform
CMA ANNOUNCES EMMYLOU HARRIS, TOM T. HALL, STATLER BROTHERS AND ERNEST “POP” STONEMAN AS NEWEST MEMBERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Announcement Made at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum With Special Guests Tony Brown, Ralph Emery, Marshall Grant, Patsy Stoneman Murphy and Eddie Stubbs
FANS CLAMOR FOR TICKETS TO 2008 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Four-Day Tickets Selling Faster Than Ever Before
ROBERT STOLLBERG JOINS CMA
