CMA Recap!!

Ok, so last night was the CMA's. I was super excited! Thrilled to be exact. I love award shows...as stated in my previous post. While I was BUMMED that Jason Aldean wasn't nominated for anything, I have to say, I wasn't all that disappointed in last night's events.

First off, I will say, Carrie and Brad are wonderful host. They kept me laughing throughout the entire show! Miranda Lambert was the big winner of the night. While I think she is great, I was a little disappointed that in several categories she had 2 nominations. In Song of the year and Single of the year she had both "The House the Built Me" and "White Liar" nominated. Personally, I like "The House that Built Me" so much more than "White Liar." Anywhooo, Miranda walked away with Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the year, plus some. She did GREAT. Although, her performance was a little off! Blake Shelton FINALLY won an award and it was Male vocalist of the year! Way to go Blake. I have been loving Blake for many years now and he is finally getting some recognition! LOVE IT! Brad Paisley got Entertainer of the Year. While I love Brad when he is being goofy...which is most of the time, some of his songs just aren't hits for me. I don't know...But I do imagine he would put on one heck of a show!

As for Lady A...I like Lady A, they are great. They do great all the time. They won Group of the year. That was to be expected. Mainly since Rascal Flatts have fallen very flatt (pun intended...lol) lately. What happened to them? They used to be awesome...now they are so so. Their performance wasn't all that great, the song isn't all that great. I think they do much better with the slow, sad stuff. Oh and what is up w/ Kenny Chesney? He didn't look all that great last night. His song is so so too. I guess a lot of people like it though. Sugarland I have MAJOR mixed feelings about. They performed "Stuck Like Glue" and while its a very catchy tune, it sure isn't country. Its flat out POP! And Jennifer Neetles was wearing white spandex pants...yuck! But I did like the glittery top! They won Duo of the Year. Go figure! I miss Montgomery Gentry. They have been under rated as well! Zac Brown Band won New ARtist, which is weird for me. I didn't think they were all that new! I was rooting for Luke Bryan myself. Don't get me wrong I like MOST of Zac Brown Band's stuff, but they aren't new! Let's give credit to the REAL new artist!

Gwyneth Paltrow, well, she sure didn't impress. The sad thing is they hyped her all freakin' night long! GET OVER HER! She isn't country and her voice isn't that great! come on guys! Let's drop the whole "Gwyneth Paltrow is a country star" act! I am over it. Taylor Swift sang a new song something about December. Seemed like a good song, I just can't get over the fact that she is so famous. My question is why? I mean, she is a GREAT role model for young girls...no gyrating on poles and stuff...like a certian pop singer/former disney girl. But let's be honest, she can NOT sing live. She can't, her voice always sounds horrible live! I guess at least we know she isn't lip singing! Her voice is pure studio magic. I will give her props...she is a good song writer! Carrie Underwood performed some song at the beginning, if I could hear what she was saying I might have liked it. But Keith Urban and Brad Paisley drowned her out w/ their guitar playing. She then came back out and sang "Mama's song" which is a nice song, just rather slow. I will say, though, that her purple dress was AMAZING!!

Ok, guys here is goes. I am gonna commit the ULTIMATE country music fan sin. I HATE George Strait's song "The Breath You Take." If you listen to the words its a happy song, but oh my goodness, the way it is sang and the super slow beat make it sound like its super depressing. I am sure there is a way to liven it up a bit! George is way better than that!! Please someone re-do it! So, Kid Rock was there. He is a nut, a fruit loop. I think he gets confused on what kind of music he wants to sing. That being said, I will admit, I like Kid Rock. Weird, I know! Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow did a tribute to Lorretta Lynn...why they chose Sheryl Crow, I will never know. Why wouldn't they actually chose a country singer is beyond me! But in this day and age nothing surprises me anymore.

I save the best for last! That's right folks Jason Aldean! He did perform his duet w/ Kelly Clarkson and it was nothing short of AMAZING/AWESOME/WONDERFUL...and any other adjectives that fall in that category!! Ok, so I do not lust after Jason, like some might think. I just REALLY like his songs and his voice..and he seems to be a nice guy! (What you might call a good 'ol country boy!) His performance is what I was looking forward to all night long! He didn't let me down. I was also very impressed that he was given a standing ovation...but Gwyneth was too, so not sure what to think of that.

So I might of left things out, but this is my blog and I will talk about what I want to so...lol. I would love some feedback/opinions on what you thought of the show! On a side note, I am looking forward to the American Music Awards! Jason is up for Male Country singer and Country album (for "Wide Open" which is an amazing album) It airs in Dec!

~~Also stay in touch, more from my thoughts to come! Never know what will pop in my head! :)