CMA Awards Predictions; Vocal Duo/Group of the Year

Vocal Duo of the Year
A duo is defined as an act composed of two people, both of whom normally perform together and neither of whom is known primarily as an individual performing artist. This award is based on the musical performance of the duo as a unit, either on records or in person. Award to duo.



Sugarland - They stole the show from Brooks & Dunn, two years ago and it doesn't look like they will be letting up anytime soon. I think Sugarland is just hitting the top of there game and there is more to come from them.

But if there was anyone to put up a real fight it would have to be Montgomery Gentry. They are and have been for some time very consistant hit makers.

Possible Contenders - Joey + Rory, Brooks & Dunn,


Vocal Group of the Year
A group is defined as an act, composed of three (3) or more people, all of whom normally perform together and none of whom is known primarily as an individual performing artist. This award is based on the musical performance of the group as a unit, either on records or in person. Award to group.


Rascal Flatts - They have been an "Unstoppable" force for many years now. Many people have mix feelings with them, if they truly belong in country music. There music has really started to all sound the same, regardless they are hits.

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Lady Antebellum - Their single did take a while to climb the charts but they did, and they scored their first #1 with "I Run To You". They are very popular with the younger country crowd, and seem to be growing on everyone. They just might be able to take over the throne this year.

Potential Contenders - Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, or Eli Young Band

Keith Urban to put on Country Concert of the Year

Keith Urban has assembled a slue of top notch acts, including himself, Brad Paisley, Faith Hill and Vince Gill for a concert that will raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame.

"The All For The Hall" show, is to be held at Nashville’s Sommet Center on Oct. 13, will also feature Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and Taylor Swift with other stars likely to be added. Tickets will be as little as $25 apiece, with most,if not all, of the money to be donated to the Hall of Fame.

Urban said during the official announcement Monday morning at the Hall’s Ford Theater accompanied by Vince Gill, the creator of "All For The Hall". "Right now particularly it’s hard times for a lot of folks in this country — in some cases, some of the hardest they’ve ever known in their generation. So we tried to make this as affordable as we possibly could. We want it full." Urban said.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. CT through Ticketmaster outlets and through the Sommet Center box office.

If you have never visited the Country Music Hall Of Fame, I suggest you do. I went this past June, and it was amazing, the nostalgia, and historic information is intriguing.

My hopes for some additional acts include, Carrie Underwood, Martina Mcbride, Sugarland, and Montogomery Gentry, maybe even throw in some Gloriana for the future of country!

Duo Brooks & "Done", Calling It Quits

The most successful duo in Country Music history has decided to part ways. :( Announced on their Official Website;

To Our Fans:

After 20 years of making music and riding this trail
together, we have agreed as a duo that it's time to call it a day. This ride has
been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed.... We owe it all to
you, the fans. If you hear rumors, don't believe them, it's just time.

read more; http://www.brooks-dunn.com/site.php

Is the success of Sugarland taking its toll on the duo (as their success did to The Judds) or are they truly just done? They will never really be gone, their music will stand the test of time. They have spawned more than forty singles on the country music charts, twenty of which have reached number one (no small feat). Brooks & Dunn also won the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year award every year between 1992 and 2006, except for 2000 when Montgomery Gentry took the honor. In addition, Brooks & Dunn won the Entertainer of the Year award in 1996 among countless other industry awards.

What will become of the two afterwards, well we know they were both singer/songwriters before joining forces, but since then Kix Brooks has been the only one to lend his writing hand to other artists, he also hosts American Country Countdown, a nationally syndicated radio program which counts down the Top 40 country singles in the United States. But what about Ronny Dunn???

They will not be leaving right away, they will be releasing one more album "#1's and then some" on September 8th. Then they will bid the fans goodbye on their "The Last Rodeo Tour", in 2010!
Myself I have seen them twice and they put on one great show, no one is sitting. They have the energy and the chemistry and for sure could keep on truckin'. Well 2010 is a long time away and sharing one more tour could very well change their minds. Micheal Jordan and Brett Favre tried to call it quits and they still came back for more, is all I'm saying!!!