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2009 CMA Awards Preview

    In all my years of picking the CMA Awards, I have to say that this year might be the toughest one of all. I don’t think there are any categories where you can say for sure who is going to win. My percentage has always been pretty good, but 2009 might change that. Take a look at my picks for this year, and see what you think!

Vocal Group Of The Year:
The Eagles, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, The Zac Brown Band
Analysis: Little Big Town is the most talented of these five nominees, but they have not had a strong enough year at radio to have a shot. So, you’ve got Glen, Don, & Co., who haven’t released new music in two years; The Zac Brown Band, who has made huge inroads the past 12 months; Lady A, who will take this award over at some point….
Who will win: Rascal Flatts.
Who should win: I’m not going to argue about Rascal Flatts, as they represent the genre well, but the total lack of attention to Little Big Town is mind-boggling!

Vocal Duo Of The Year:
Big & Rich, Brooks & Dunn, Joey + Rory, Montgomery Gentry, Sugarland
Analysis: You know, Montgomery Gentry has maintained a consistency in their career that few can match, but I just don’t see them with a huge chance this year. Big & Rich haven’t been together all year, and Joey + Rory hasn’t had any radio presence (unfortunately). So you have the recent champ (Sugarland) going against the all-time champ one last time (Brooks & Dunn). Roll the dice.
Who will win: Sugarland. The numbers say nothing less.
Who should win: Again, I don’t disagree, but have you heard Kix and Ronnie on “Indian Summer?” Plus, it’s hard to look past their excellence.

Song Of The Year:
“Chicken Fried,” “I Told You So,” “In Color,” “People Are Crazy,” “Then”
Analysis: I think that 2009’s list is a very diverse one. You’ve got a song that’s two decades old competing with the media critical darling of today in Jamey Johnson. Toss out “Chicken Fried” and “Then,” and I think you’ve got a three-man race that could go to anyone. But I’m supposed to pick these, right?
Who will win: “In Color.” This is one time that the “critics” have it right.
Who should win: “In Color.” It was the best song by an inch over “People Are Crazy,” but it was the best!

Single of the Year:“Chicken Fried” by The Zac Brown Band; “I Run To You” by Lady Antebellum; “In Color” by Jamey Johnson; “People Are Crazy” by  Billy Currington;  “Then” by Brad Paisley
Analysis: If you believe the descrïption of the award, this one does take chart success into the equation more than song and Currington’s song beats Johnson’s there.
Who will win: “People Are Crazy”
Who should win: “People Are Crazy.” One thing about Billy Currington is that he knows a great song!


New Artist of the Year:
Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, Darius Rucker, The Zac Brown Band
Analysis: Ouch! Pretty tough competition. You could actually make an argument for any of these, but I will go on a not-too-long limb with my pick.
Who will win: Jamey Johnson
Who should win: Jamey Johnson. He’s one of those type talents that you rarely see come along. There’s no marketing savvy….it’s just real.

Musical Event of the Year:
“Cowgirls Don’t Cry” BY Brooks & Dunn & Reba; “Down The Road” by Kenny Chesney & Dave Matthews; “I Told You So” by Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis; “Everything But Quits” by Lee Ann Womack & George Strait; “Old Enough” by The Raconteurs; Ashley Monroe & Ricky Skaggs; “Start A Band” by Brad Paisley & Keith Urban
Analysis: A pretty tough category. Take away “Old Enough,” and I think everybody has a chance. Each nominee has two superstars represented in the recording, but I think two stand out a little more.
Who will win: Brad Paisley & Keith Urban. They are two acts that command a huge amount of respect from CMA voters, and rightfully so.
Who should win: Brooks & Dunn & Reba. You’ve got two of Country Music’s top voices on a performance that will go down as one of their best.

Video of the Year:“Boots On” by The Randy Houser Band; “Love Story” by Taylor Swift; “People Are Crazy” by Billy Currington; “Start A Band” by Brad Paisley & Keith Urban; “Troubadour,” George Strait
Analysis: All five kept fans entertained during the year, but I think it’s going to come down to Taylor’s beauty, Brad and Keith’s humor, and a chance meeting with destiny for Billy Currington…..and the winner is:
Who will win: Brad Paisley & Keith Urban. It will be hard for the CMA voters to resist the starpower.Who should win: Billy Currington. Hey, it was my favorite! Plus, I think it really held to the spirit of the song.

Album of the Year:
American Saturday Night by Brad Paisley; Defying Gravity by Keith Urban; Fearless by Taylor Swift; Love On The Inside by Sugarland; That Lonesome Song by Jamey Johnson
Analysis: Each of the five could very well win, though I do consider Paisley’s album to be his weakest although he has a strong fan base with the CMA. The other four are on pretty equal ground. Jamey has the critical acclaim, Taylor has the sales, Sugarland has the hits, and Keith has the mass appeal. So I guess you could call it a gut feeling…
Who will win: Taylor Swift. Millions of buyers can’t be wrong.
Who should win: Keith Urban. I think it was his best disc yet.
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Miranda Lambert,Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
Analysis: With a win, Underwood ties fellow nominees McBride and McEntire with four. I don’t think it’s happening this year for her. She’s had a strong year, but nothing like the young woman from the Big Machine.
Who will win: Taylor Swift.
Who should win: Taylor Swift. Nobody has had a better year, and she handles her success as great as anyone.

Male vocalist of the Year:
Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Keith UrbanAnalysis: Did you know that Kenny Chesney has never won this trophy? Brad Paisley, George Strait, and Keith Urban all have — a few times. I can almost guarantee that 2009 is going to feature a repeat winner.
Who will win: Brad Paisley. I see no reason the CMA voters will switch streams.
Who should win: George Strait. There’s something to be said about being so good for so long.

Entertainer of the Year:
Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Taylor Swift, Keith UrbanA
Analysis: A few months ago, I was confident that Paisley would assume Chesney’s throne. But, Keith Urban and Taylor Swift have had very strong years, and have received massive amounts of media attention as of late. I think that it comes down to them.
Who will win Keith Urban. He’s had a great 2009, and though I know he didn’t do it for a trophy, his “All For The Hall” concert will strike a chord with many voters.
Who should win: Keith Urban. Taylor Swift is getting there, but not yet.

    Tune in to the 43rd Annual Country Music Association Awards on ABC on November 11th at 8pm eastern / 7pm central.
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    Good article. I hope this guy is a good guesser. I really want Keith to win Entertainer of the Year this again. Do you know that Keith is the only Horizon winner who has also won Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year?

    SmartMove
    SmartMove  

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I hope he wins too. He has put alot into his career this last year and he seems very focused ... like it matters to him.

I happen to agree with this guy, too!  Surely Taylor won't win.  It would remove any credibility the award carries for me, if they give it to such a young artist.

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Surely Taylor won't win.  It would remove any credibility the award carries for me, if they give it to such a young artist.

    The year Carrie Underwood was bad enough, but Taylor Swift would be too much!
    I hope Keith gets recognized for a great year and a whole lot of work, in the country music industry, and out of it.

    SmartMove

Jimmy Lane: Pick the Winners at the Nov. 11 CMAs[/gBy JIMMY LANE
For The Norwich Bulletin
Posted Oct 28, 2009 @ 11:30 PM

    The 43rd annual Country Music Awards are coming up in about two weeks. The CMA award is the biggest award a country music artist can win. Each year, I like to make my predictions of who will take home the coveted crystal trophies.  

   [g] Kenny Chesney is nominated for Entertainer of the Year. He is tied with Garth Brooks for the most wins in that category. He is still one of the most popular acts in country music but I believe this is the year Taylor Swift will win the most prestigious award of the night. She has crossover appeal and no one has sold more CDs this year. Her first headlining tour featured astounding pageantry. Brad Paisley is also a possible contender for this award. Keith Urban and George Strait are nominated as well.

    The award for male and female vocalists is given to the best singer. For that reason I predict Carrie Underwood will win this award again. Swift is more of a showman than a pure vocalist, but don’t count her out, her popularity could lead to enough votes to win. I will pick the reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award winner, Brad Paisley, to repeat in that category.

    Best new artist of the year should be a no-brainer. This award has to go to the Zac Brown Band. Their CD is perennially in the Top 3 on the album charts and should end the year second in sales to Swift. By this time next year, the Zac Brown Band will be headlining and selling out major arenas. Darius Rucker, formerly of Hootie and the Blowfish, has also had a great first year and deserves the nomination in this category.

    Rascal Flatts almost always wins the Vocal Group of the Year award with little competition. They should win it again this year and face a stiff challenge from the Zac Brown Band next year.

    Sugarland should continue to win the Vocal Duo of the Year Award. With the announced retirement of Brooks and Dunn, it looks as though Sugarland will be the duo to beat for the next couple of years.

    Swift should get Album of the Year. No one has come close to unseating that CD from the top of the charts. The video for “Love Story” should net Swift an award for the best video.

    The award show will air live at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 on ABC.

Jimmy Lane is the 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. disc jockey and program director at WCTY (97.7 FM) in Norwich. E-mail him at jimmy@wcty.com

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smartmove wrote : Quote : Surely Taylor won't win.  It would remove any credibility the award carries for me, if they give it to such a young artist.     The year Carrie Underwood was bad enough, but Taylor Swift would be too much!     I hope Keith gets recognized for a great year and a whole lot of work, in the country music industry, and out of it.     SmartMove

I couldn't agree more.....it would be such an insult for Taylor to win.

I hope Jimmy Lane is totally wrong with all his predictions too!

CMA Entertainer of the Year Award Is a Horse Race
Will This Year's Honor Go to Chesney or Swift? Or Urban, Strait or Paisley?
November 5, 2009; Written by Chet Flippo

Nashville Skyline(NASHVILLE SKYLINE is a column by CMT/CMT.com Editorial Director Chet Flippo.)

    The upcoming CMA awards show promises at least one moment of high drama. That will be when the entertainer of the year award is announced. All five nominees are eminently worthy of the honor.

    But this year, it appears there are two clear frontrunners. No matter which of those two wins, there will be controversy swirling around the decision.

    The reason? It looks to be a horse race between Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. Swift represents the recent large shift in the nature of contemporary country music and, based on her accomplishments of the past year, is the clear winner on paper. Chesney has had a big year, is a proven winner and stands for country's past, although it was not so long ago that he was viewed as a brash newcomer, just as Swift is today.

    Besides Chesney and Swift, the nominees are George Strait, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban. The latter will likely draw a huge vote for the sheer dynamism of his live performances, as well as for his high-profile All for the Hall concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Paisley's solid album and tour, as well as his White House performance, will stand him well. And Strait is, well, he is George Strait. So, you can't completely count anyone out.

    It should be pointed out that CMA voters tend to be more traditional, slow to adopt rapid change and even conservative in their attitudes and consequently in their votes. The awards are very much rooted in tradition, and the reasoning is that otherwise, there is the risk of having country's most prestigious awards going to the flavor-of-the month.

    There is another significant factor at work in the election process. It's been no secret in recent years that Nashville's major record labels can turn out voters in large numbers. Of the five nominees, four are on major labels: Chesney and Paisley are on Sony, Strait is on Universal, and Urban is on Capitol. Swift is on the small independent label Big Machine. Given the fact, though, that there are more than 5,000 CMA members in the U.S. and around the world, I think the label factor applies more to the early nominating process than to the final vote.

    Here's another factor that is seldom addressed: In its 42-year history, the entertainer of the year award has been won only seven times by women: Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell (twice), Shania Twain and the Dixie Chicks.

    This year, though, I personally think Taylor has earned the entertainer award. She has sold more records than any other artist in any genre in the U.S., rapidly become a headliner with record-breaking ticket sales, won the right awards, was the first country artist to win a MTV Video Award and was on Saturday Night Live twice and on Oprah twice. She has effectively been the face of country music this year. The CMT fan poll, and many other fan indicators, peg her as a fan favorite.

    But I suspect that many voters, when they pulled the lever, looked at a vote for Chesney as a vote for continuity. He has, after all, won the award the past three years straight and won four out of the last five years and had a banner year. And I know that many traditionalists still favor Strait. And others prefer Urban or Paisley, so I wouldn't be greatly surprised if a split vote between Swift and Chesney would result in a win for Urban, Paisley or Strait.

    Here is the wording of the CMA's criteria for the entertainer award: "This award is for the act displaying the greatest competence in all aspects of the entertainment field. Voter should give consideration not only to recorded performance but also to the in-person performance, staging, public acceptance, attitude, leadership and overall contribution to the country music image." So, which of the five nominees do you feel best fits those criteria?

    Keep in mind again that many CMA voters, in my experience, see the CMA Awards as a meritocracy and not as a popularity contest. Many expect young artists to prove themselves as having staying power before rewarding them. Both Strait and Chesney won their first entertainer of the year award seven years after their first No. 1 hit. Keith Urban took five years after his first No. 1 to score an entertainer win. Paisley has not yet won, a full 10 years after his first No. 1.

    Here's how strongly some people feel about CMA awards in general and the big entertainer award in particular. In 1975, John Denver won the entertainer award. Denver had enjoyed a big year but was widely viewed in Nashville as being too pop and not really country. When the award was presented on the live telecast, presenter Charlie Rich -- who had won the award the year before -- opened the envelope and saw the winner's name. Without saying a word, he pulled out his cigarette lighter and set fire to it. Then he announced that the award went to "my friend, Mr. John Denver."
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    Interesting slant on the upcoming CMA's. Not liking what he said about Taylor Swift. Sorry, just not mature enough and hasn't been around long enough. This would turn the CMA's into a high school musical in my opinion.

    SmartMove

Hey all ....
11th November is TOMORROW!!!!

Has anyone from Aust. seen any advertising as to day/time/tv station we are talking about here for the CMA'S?  In another thread here, it says that it will be aired LIVE here?  But I've checked the guides in W.A. and can't see anything so far.  Maybe it will come, but not live.

Just found the other thread - the Today show one - and it says the "live to Australia" thing came from the .nut site.  

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KEITH URBAN WALKS THE LINE BETWEEN ART AND COMFORT ...


http://www.theboot.com/2009/11/09/keith-urban-cma-awards/

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SHIRT wrote : Hey all .... 11th November is TOMORROW!!!! Has anyone from Aust. seen any advertising as to day/time/tv station we are talking about here for the CMA'S?  In another thread here, it says that it will be aired LIVE here?  But I've checked the guides in W.A. and can't see anything so far.  Maybe it will come, but not live. Just found the other thread - the Today show one - and it says the "live to Australia" thing came from the .nut site.

Hi Shirt,

I too have checked the Yahoo7 tv guide, which covers all channels (very good) - NOTHING ON THE CMA AWARDS ... Working on a time line of 7:00pm in Nashville on 11/11 the telecast would be in Sydney at 12 noon on 12/11 or 11:00am in Brisbane ... Those times are right in line with our news bulletins - THAT'S AS GOOD AS IT GETS ... DANG !!!

Colleen ...

SESAC Hands Out First Honors Of CMA Week
Posted: Nov 10, 2009 12:13 AM EST
 
By Chris Cannon

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Performing rights organization, SESAC, rolled out the red carpet Monday night on Music Row to kick off CMA Week in Nashville with an awards gala.

    Monty Powell took home the organization's top honors at the 2009 SESAC Nashville Music Awards. SECAC named Powell songwriter of the year.

    Sweet Thing, the song Powell wrote with Keith Urban also took top honors at the annual gala. Powell said he appreciates SESAC taking time to recognize songwriters.

    "It's really important to honor the creative process that allows everyone to go out and tour, fill arenas and have buses. That creative process usually starts with a couple of people, with a cup of coffee, over a guitar," said Powell.

    Hillary Scott, from the country group Lady Antebellum, was SESAC's 2008 songwriter of the year, an honor she has cherished over the last twelve months.

    She walked the red carpet at the SESAC Awards with her band mates Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.  

    "If you were to ask what the three of us are first, we would say songwriters. It's extremely important to us. It hits close to home. I'm a proud member of the SESAC family and I'm so excited to be a part of this,” said Scott.

    SESAC also named Eden Valley Music and Universal Tunes as publishers of the year.

    The 2009 SESAC Nashville Music Awards is the first of three red carpet events during CMA Week in Nashville. Fellow performing rights organization BMI will hold its awards gala Tuesday night at its Music Row headquarters. The CMA Awards show will take place Wednesday night at the Sommet Center in Downtown Nashville.

Email: ccannon@newschannel5.com

FEED FIRE WITH FIRE, TURN UP THE MUSIC ...

Keith will take the disappointment of not winning the CMA's Entertainer of the Year on the chin ... He's a bloody Aussie after all and he has his family, his biggest reward, and his devoted fans on his side, and he'll be pleased he does, right now ...

Onward and upward to the AMA Awards on November 22nd ... Keith wouldn't be expecting too much there either, or even at the ARIA's ... It's not what the man is about ...

Keith will simply be pleased with the exposure he is receiving with nominations and performances in America and Australia, which will help drive the success needed for his music career for years to come ...

IT'S THE MUSIC THAT IS HIS GIFT ... TO US

I hope Keith is feeling truely chuffed with being nominated for the Australian Country Music Awards - that's been some time coming, I can tell you ... It would be super fantastic if he could make it back to Oz for that, on January 23rd, 2010 ...

A NEW YEAR, A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR KU ...

Colleen,
I have to say that I do enjoy your enthusiasm, when it comes to Keith....

I actually think the fact he didn't pull off a win, will be a slap in the face for him...
I agree with you, that awards are not the be all and end all of everything that is important to Keith.

But I do think the fact that he is being over looked as a winner, will bring about many questions for him.
And I for one hope that he recognizes why he is not getting recognition anymore.

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Keith will simply be pleased with the exposure he is receiving with nominations and performances in America and Australia, which will help drive the success needed for his music career for years to come ...

I can't agree with your comments here though...
I can see many reasons why he isn't enjoying the success he once had...
and the thing is... he needs certain ingredients to ensure that he gets good exposure,

#1. Fan support... Fans are not behind him as they once were..
pushing hard , requesting, writing, promoting him, spreading the word about him...

When Keith thanked Nicole for his success for "you look good in my shirt"... and didn't mention any thanks to his fans...This is when many people washed their hands, and jumped ship. Many many fans found that to be very hurtful. He also pulled away from his fans, not giving them the time he once did, or showing them appreciation, and many fans have commented that he lost his humble ways.

#2. It's a fact that his last album has not done well at all, compared to all his other albums. Heck it's still only Gold here in Australia.. I have never seen any of his album move so slowly.
The music content didn't reach people..So many people awaited for an album from Keith, and then to be presented with an album filled with mush all directed towards Nicole and not the listening public, did hurt sales of the album. You only have to look at the figures to see to see that I am right on this point.

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IT'S THE MUSIC THAT IS HIS GIFT ... TO US

 That last album wasn't a gift to us... it was a gift to his wife.

#3.The AMA's and the Aria's...........again it will be interesting to see what comes from them...
I truly hope that Keith gives a kick arse performance (like he normaly does)... I did notice that Keith's album is only nominated in the country catagory of the Aria's...I am really interested to see if he wins it not.
And should he win, will he get up and spew gratitude and thanks to Nicole... and again forget the fans?

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It would be super fantastic if he could make it back to Oz for that, on January 23rd, 2010 ...

If his managment has any sense, they will allow Keith to attend Tamworth, this would be the type of PR that he needs to get back in touch with people...and the roots of where his music began, I think it truly would be a real bad move if he doesn't attend.

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He's a bloody Aussie after all

He has lost so much of his Aussieness, nowdays one wouldn't know he had an aussie upbringing, because he doesn't appear to show those traits as he once did.

Can you give me a recent example of his aussieness?

Just as an example... how many aussie men do you hear gush and blush about their marriage constantly?
I know you will say, that is because he is continually asked about Nicole...so this is why he talks about her in every interview. and I do agree, he can't escape the questioning about her. but it appears every time he is in the public eye, on stage, any situation, he always gushes about her...
Like I said, how many aussie men do that? Its like it over shadows his entire life.

I do still support and appreciate Keith. But there is a huge part of me, that longs to see a glimps of the person he once was.
I'm sure once this honeymoon period is over... and Keith settles into a normal married relationship. His music will once again appeal to me... and he will want to someday  have back the  attention and support of his fans.Instead of alienating them.

Remember when Keith would do surprise appearances?...
When he would do acts of kindness for no reason...?
When he would take time and talk with his fans?
I'm awaiting for him to come out of the cocoon, and emerge again, as that beautiful soul that we all admired and loved so much, the man whose words, could reach into people, and have them feeling warmth and understanding.
In the past I use to get so many emails from people, saying how Keith had changed their life, how he brought comfort to their souls. I've not heard anyone speak of him in this way... for a long time now...I'm sure he is still that very same man. I just really hope that he doesn't continue to keep that beautiful side of him hidden.
You only have to look at the boards to see how many of his long supporting fans have disappeared. And this saddens me, because I know how dilegent and hard working they were, to ensure that Keith got the recognition he deserved.

You may not agree with all I say, and your quite within your rights, I'm not asking anyone to agree with me...
But I do see the above as some of the reasons that Keith's popularity is falling.


Just as a matter of interest I decided to take a quick look at Ebay to see what his tickets were selling like....

here are two tickets for sydney selling at $10-50

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Keith-Urban-Sydney-Ent-Cent_W0QQitemZ130343581324QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Tickets?hash=item1e5915368c

do you know I payed $1000 to watch him for 25 minutes
with leanne Rimes...how things have changed!

What a let down the CMA's were. I feel like we are witnessing the country version of High School Musical. And that is apparently bringing in lots of money and exposure for the industry.

    I think Taylor Swift is a wonderful young lady who has set a great example for teens her age. She is not the Lindsey Lohan type and is someone you would be proud to have for a daughter. I applaud her for the class she has exhibited in her career and for her hard work.

    On the other hand, I do not relate to a song about a fifteen year old. Heck, I can't even remember back that far.

    I do think the Romeo and Juliet video was great - after all, it is everyone's fantasy, so that award I can see.

    Female Vocalist of the year, no way. I find her voice annoying. There were much better choices in that category.

    As far as Entertainer of the Year, I think she was helped by the fact that she was a female and would be the youngest person ever to win EOTY. I really do not like it when people vote to support someone because she is a female so as to promote other females or whatever they are promoting. I was afraid this was going to happen and am saddened for the other candidates that I believe were much more worthy.

    I am grateful that Taylor Swift thanked Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait and Kenny Chesney for allowing her to tour with them. There is no question that these artists helped put her on the map and taught her a lot about entertaining.

    As far as Keith, I agree with Tee that the music is not the same and it is not reaching the masses that it once did on a personal level. I do think that Keith would be wise to record  more songs written by other artists and not just rely on writing all of his songs. We could get the CDs faster that way and could have a wider variety of subjects.

    One big thing that hurts Keith in my opinion is that many of his videos are lackluster. And the video presentation is also part of entertaining, not just the live concerts where Keith excels. Will we ever see anything like Raining on Sunday or Making Memories of Us again? I want to see him actualy be featured in the video, instead of just a video of him and the band playing the song. It has long been my opinion that he needs to get the videos out when the song is released, not two months after. People are visual, they want to relate to a story on screen and you need to put it out there right away.

    I think TSCA is a pretty song but I'm not sure many people even understand what it's about unless you are a big KU fan. Even if he'd had the ferris wheel and summer carnival scenes background the content might have been clearer. I know it's his latest single, but I thought it was not his best choice for the show.

    I would have much preferred to see him and the band crank out a very loud version of Hit the Ground Running to get everyone in the crowd going. That would have been dynamic! The Keith I like to see with the high energy. Why not show yourself with the best you've got and for Keith that is a high energy live performance.

    Brad Paisley wins one out of six nominations, Keith one out of four, Carrie Underwood, I'm not so sure she won any. Was very happy that Lady Antebellum won two awards. I think they are fabulous and they write their own material. Something not right with this!

    Not happy about the CMA evening at all.

    SmartMove  

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Taylor Too Swift for Keith UrbanNovember 12, 2009

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/taylor-too-swift-for-keith-urban-20091112-icc5.html

    Country singer Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman attend the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville.

    Keith Urban was Swift-boated at America's Country Music Awards (CMA), but he did manage to win a minor award and receive a kiss from an unusually buxom Nicole Kidman.

    The awards ceremony was dominated by 19-year-old Taylor Swift who took home four awards - best album, female vocalist, music video and the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year.

    "I will never forget this moment," a teary Swift told the audience during her acceptance speech for entertainer of the year.

    Queensland-raised Urban, nominated for four awards, was one of the biggest victims of the Swift landslide, losing out to to the teen queen in the album, music video and entertainer categories.

    He did share the musical event of the year award with fellow country music star Brad Paisley, although the award was announced before the three-hour ceremony began.

    Paisley was named male vocalist of the year ahead of Urban, Kenny Chesney and George Strait.

   Urban did appear on stage during the ceremony to sing his hit ballad, Til Summer Comes Around.

    At the end of the song he looked down at Kidman sitting in the front row and smiled and his Oscar-winning wife smiled back and blew him a kiss.

   It was supposed to be Urban's night to shine, but it was the usually flat-chested Kidman who set photographers into a frenzy when she appeared at the ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, in a tight red satin dress exposing ample cleavage.

    Swift scored laughs when she made light of the ugly on-stage incident at September's MTV Music Video Awards when rapper Kanye West stormed the stage and took the microphone away from her during an acceptance speech for best video.

    "I want to thank every single person in this room tonight for not running up on the stage during the speech," Swift joked while accepting her female vocalist CMA.

    Urban does have a chance to add to his trophy cabinet on home soil after being nominated this week for four Golden Guitars for the 2010 Tamworth Country Music Awards.
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    There is a good picture of Keith and Nicole at the link.
    SmartMove  

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I am grateful that Taylor Swift thanked Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, George Strait and Kenny Chesney for allowing her to tour with them. There is no question that these artists helped put her on the map and taught her a lot about entertaining.

I do love this about Country music scene, the way they help younger talent along, and help get their names and performances out there...
I remember the thrill, when Keith would tour with the bigger artist... That use to be so exciting!...So I can imagine how Taylor must feel to have been given the opportunity also.

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Queensland-raised Urban, nominated for four awards, was one of the biggest victims of the Swift landslide, losing out to to the teen queen in the album, music video and entertainer categories.    He did share the musical event of the year award with fellow country music star Brad Paisley, although the award was announced before the three-hour ceremony began.

Interesting statement. For many reasons...
Why would Keith have been the biggest victim? When Brad was nominated for 6 awards?
I also found the descrïption of Keith as interesting also..
Queensland raised.

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At the end of the song he looked down at Kidman sitting in the front row and smiled and his Oscar-winning wife smiled back and blew him a kiss.   It was supposed to be Urban's night to shine, but it was the usually flat-chested Kidman who set photographers into a frenzy when she appeared at the ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, in a tight red satin dress exposing ample cleavage

All I will say is over shadowed...every public appearance.
it makes it sound like Keith was performing for her..

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On the other hand, I do not relate to a song about a fifteen year old. Heck, I can't even remember back that far.

heheheheh....seems juvenile youth songs are in fashion?

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the music is not the same and it is not reaching the masses that it once did on a personal level.

You worded it much better than I did... this is exactly what I mean.

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One big thing that hurts Keith in my opinion is that many of his videos are lackluster. And the video presentation is also part of entertaining, not just the live concerts where Keith excels.

This is also a very good point too.... his video's also seem to be released after the single has been released for a while.
I wonder why?
I understand what you say about the film clips, his best ones are when he plays a part of the story that is being told,
Where as the later video's he is more an on looker to the situations in the songs, with the band thrown in too....

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I would have much preferred to see him and the band crank out a very loud version of Hit the Ground Running to get everyone in the crowd going. That would have been dynamic! The Keith I like to see with the high energy. Why not show yourself with the best you've got and for Keith that is a high energy live performance.

I agree with you here also... Hit the ground running is a good up tempo song to draw attention, I sure wish Keith was doing that for the Aria's

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He's a bloody Aussie after all

He has lost so much of his Aussieness, nowdays one wouldn't know he had an aussie upbringing, because he doesn't appear to show those traits as he once did.

Can you give me a recent example of his aussieness?

Just as an example... how many aussie men do you hear gush and blush about their marriage constantly?
I know you will say, that is because he is continually asked about Nicole...so this is why he talks about her in every interview. and I do agree, he can't escape the questioning about her. but it appears every time he is in the public eye, on stage, any situation, he always gushes about her...
Like I said, how many aussie men do that? Its like it over shadows his entire life.

Teena,

I'll disregard everything else you have disected in my post ...

BUT THE COMMENT ABOVE IS DISREPECTFUL AND APPALLING ...

What a disgrace to Keith Urban and everything he is as an Australian - I don't have to prove or show you what Keith has done lately to prove his aussieness - HE SAYS HE IS ...

Just what right have you to tear Keith Urban apart on something so  personal and deep to the core and soul to those of us who share this land ... Just exactly how many Australian men do you know in an Australian popultion of 21 million, that you can determine that when someone openly shares their love and feelings for that one special person in their life, that they have "lost their aussieness" - WHAT IS THAT ??? Who do you think you are, deciding who fits the criteria of being an Australian?

BEING AN AUSTRALIAN COMES FROM THE HEART AND REFLECTS IN OUR FACES - IT'S FREE SPIRITED, IT'S FREEDOM TO LIVE AND EXPRESS,
A FAMILY TO ENJOY, TO LOVE, TO ENJOY, EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES.


   

Colleen,
please don't take my comments to heart so much...
If you'd like to take these messages to private messages, I can explain to you why I made that statement.

Aussie anzac spirit
stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity, comradeship and endurance that will never own defeat.' -  courage and sacrifice: others before self. It also encompasses the laughter, the pride and the love of life that is in every Australian. To really understand this Spirit one must delve back into our country's past.

And when I asked the question of how many australian men do you see that act that way... I wasn't talking about the entire population, I was talking about male stars that are covered by the media.
But then again I don't know any aussie males that gush and blush about their marriage constantly?
That is why I was hoping you could give me an example?

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I don't have to prove or show you what Keith has done lately to prove his aussieness - HE SAYS HE IS ...

Like I said if you wish to discuss this... I will explain what I mean in private.

I will leave you with this thought though...

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According to the myth, Ward said, the "typical Australian" was "a practical man, rough and ready in his manners and quick to decry any appearance of affectation in others. He is a great improviser, ever willing 'to have a go' at anything, but ... content with a task done in a way that is 'near enough'. Though capable of great exertion in an emergency, he normally feels no impulse to work hard without good cause. He swears hard and consistently, gambles heavily and often, and drinks deeply on occasion ... "He is a 'hard case', sceptical about the value of religion and of intellectual and cultural pursuits generally. He believes that Jack is not only as good as his master but ... probably a good deal better ... He is a fiercely independent person who hates officiousness and authority ... Yet he is very hospitable and ... will stick to his mates through thick and thin, even if he thinks they may be in the wrong."

Thanks Teena,

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According to the myth, Ward said, the "typical Australian" was "a practical man, rough and ready in his manners and quick to decry any appearance of affectation in others. He is a great improviser, ever willing 'to have a go' at anything, but ... content with a task done in a way that is 'near enough'. Though capable of great exertion in an emergency, he normally feels no impulse to work hard without good cause. He swears hard and consistently, gambles heavily and often, and drinks deeply on occasion ... "He is a 'hard case', sceptical about the value of religion and of intellectual and cultural pursuits generally. He believes that Jack is not only as good as his master but ... probably a good deal better ... He is a fiercely independent person who hates officiousness and authority ... Yet he is very hospitable and ... will stick to his mates through thick and thin, even if he thinks they may be in the wrong."

    Being an American, I have never seen this statement and it explains a lot about your countrymen. One of the good thing about coming to this board is that I have learned many interesting things about another culture and people that I admire greatly.

    SmartMove

Spew gratitude to his wife? You have obviously washed your hands and jumped ship tee. Why not just close this site that was once positively dedicated to Keith? I mean if you have to take your feelings to private messages what's the point?

Twelfth of Never and Colleen, it shocks me to come to this site and see all the negative, so I agree with you. Perhaps that is why lots of folks do not post Teena, they are in shock.

Keith does do things for his fans-- sorry but he no longer drinks too much or curses constantly as an "Aussie" does, nor does he "gamble" unless its taking a leap of faith forward and showing he does love someone truly and deeply. Last I heard, loving someone did not make one weak. He could shout it from the highest rooftop and we( fans) would be standing there with him, HAPPY that he is so happy.

Love is a powerful emotion. Those that are lucky enough to find it, are very blessed. Those that have not, will manage on- but
we never forget the times we have loved and been loved back ...