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Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 CMA Awards on Nov. 11
Here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2020 CMA Awards.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. CT
Location: Nashville’s Music City Center
Television Station: ABC
Hosts: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker
Red Carpet: None
Performers: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Jenee Fleenor, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Charles Kelley, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Lady A, Gabby Barrett feat. Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Rascal Flatts, and Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin
Opening Performance: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor and Ashley McBryde will honor Charlie Daniels
Special Performance: Jon Pardi will honor Joe Diffie
Special Performance: Little Big Town will honor Kenny Rogers
Special Performance: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will honor Mac Davis by singing “In the Ghetto”
Performers & Songs:
- Gabby Barrett and Charlie Puth: “I Hope”
- Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin: “Be a Light”
- Kelsea Ballerini: “Hole in the Bottle”
- Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire: “In the Ghetto”
- Lady and Darius Rucker: “Beers & Sunshine”
- Eric Church: “Hell of a View”
- Luke Combs: “Cold as You”
- Florida Georgia Line: “Long Live”
- Miranda Lambert: “Settling Down”
- Ashley McBryde: “One Night Standards”
- Maren Morris: “The Bones”
- Rascal Flatts: “Bless the Broken Road”
- Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor & Ashley McBryde: Charlie Daniels tribute
- Jimmie Allen: “Best Shot”
- Ingrid Andress: “More Hearts Than Mine”
- Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber: “10,000 Hours”
- Little Big Town: Kenny Rogers tribute
- Old Dominion: “Looking for Love”
- Jon Pardi: Joe Diffie tribute
- Carly Pearce and Charles Kelley: “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
- Keith Urban: “God Whispered Your Name”
- Morgan Wallen: “More Than My Hometown”
- Chris Stapleton: “Starting Over”
Presenters: Lauren Akins, Charles Esten, Sara Evans, Taylor Hill, Jake Owen, Patrick Schwarzenegger, CeCe Winans and more
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award: Charley Pride
Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Miranda Lambert
- Carrie Underwood
- Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Miranda Lambert
- Ashley McBryde
- Maren Morris
- Kacey Musgraves
- Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Eric Church
- Luke COmbs
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton
- Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Maddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
- Jimmie Allen
- Ingrid Andress
- Gabby Barrett
- Carly Pearce
- Morgan Wallen
Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer)
- “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers
Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano - “Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley - “Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce - “The Bones” – Maren Morris
Producer: Greg Kurstin
Mix Engineer: Greg Kurstin - “I Hope” – Gabby Barrett
Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale
Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Producer)
- Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi - Never Will – Ashley McBryde
Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets - Old Dominion – Old Dominion
Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion - What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt - Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
- “Bluebird”
Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert - “The Bones”
Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz - “Even Though I’m Leaving”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher - “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton - “More Hearts Than Mine”
Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
Musical Event of the Year
- “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers - “Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith UrbanProducer: Dann Huff
- “The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier
Producer: Greg Kurstin - “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack)
Producer: Jay Joyce - “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Producer: busbee
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Director)
- “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Director: Patrick Tracy - “Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy - “Homemade” – Jake Owen
Director: Justin Clough - “I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Director: Sam Siske - “Second One To Know” – Chris Stapleton
Director: David Coleman
Musician of the Year
- Jenee Fleenor
- Paul Franklin
- Rob McNelley
- Ilya Toshinskiy
- Derek Wells
photos: Reba McEntire by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com; Darius Rucker by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Ross Copperman, Ben Burgess & More Win BMI Country Awards
Performing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. announced the winners from the 68th BMI Country Awards on Nov. 9. The awards honor the songwriters and publishers of BMI’s most performed country songs of 2020.
- Songwriter of the Year: Ross Copperman
- Song of the Year: Morgan Wallen’s “Whiskey Glasses,” which was co-penned by Ben Burgess
- Publisher of the Year: Warner Chappell Music Publishing
Ross Copperman earned his fourth Songwriter of the Year Award for co-penning a number of hits, including “Catch,” “Living,” “Love Ain’t,” “Love Someone,” “Tip of My Tongue” and “What She Wants Tonight.”
BMI also celebrated the songwriters and publishers of the 50 most-performed country songs of the previous year. Among the songs honored are “Heartache Medication,” ”Look What God Gave Her,” ”More Hearts Than Mine,” “Old Town Road (Remix),” and “Tip of My Tongue.”
photo by O\’Connor, AFF-USA.com
Old Dominion, Ashley Gorley & More Win ASCAP Country Music Awards
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, will be celebrating the winners from the 58th ASCAP Country Music Awards across its social media platforms this week (Nov. 9-12). The awards honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed country songs of 2020.
- Songwriter of the Year: Ashley Gorley
- Song of the Year: Old Dominion’s “One Man Band,” which was penned by Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi and Josh Osborne
- Publisher of the Year: Warner Chappell Music
Ashley Gorley earned his eighth Songwriter of the Year Award for co-penning a number of hits, including “Catch,” “Good Vibes,” “I Don’t Know About You,” “Living,” “One Big Country Song,” “Remember You Young” and “Ridin’ Roads.”
“I’m humbled, proud, and extremely grateful to be honored as the 2020 ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year,” says Ashley. “It’s been an insane year, and this is a much-needed bright spot for me. Thank you to ASCAP for taking care of me as a writer for many years, and for taking care of my family. We have felt your love through this pandemic and are grateful to be able to celebrate with you all virtually.”
photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
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Dolly Parton Gets Animated With Michael Bublé in New “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” Video [Watch]
Dolly Parton released her new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, on Oct. 2.
The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, such as “Pretty Paper,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and more, as well as six original tunes that Dolly penned, including “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas,” which features Michael Bublé.
“I’ve recorded five duets with five very special artists as you can see,” says Dolly. “I figured since everybody probably wouldn’t get to celebrate Christmas as usual this year, I wanted to be creative instead of sitting around at the house this summer. So I put on my mask, gloves and practiced social distancing, as well as all of the wonderful musicians and singers, and we proceeded to put together what I think is some of the best work that I’ve ever done.”
Dolly dropped a festive video that features animated versions of herself and Bublé performing “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” at the fictional Holly Dolly Ski Resort.
Watch Dolly and Michael Bublé’s new video for “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” below.
photos: Dolly Parton by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com; Michael Buble by E.M., AFF-USA.com
Lee Brice to Miss CMA Awards Due to Covid
Lee Brice tested positive for COVID-19, according to The Associated Press.
Lee will not perform at the CMA Awards on Nov. 11 as a result. He was slated to take the stage with Carly Pearce to sing their No. 1 hit, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”
A representative for Lee told the AP that he is “in good spirits and not experiencing any symptoms.”
Lee was tested and received his results before arriving onsite for the show’s rehearsal or activities. This year’s show will take place at Nashville’s Music City Center without an in-person audience, but more than 30 artists are expected to be onsite to perform.
“Lee would like to thank the CMAs and all of his incredible fans for his nominations and is wishing his fellow nominees an incredible evening celebrating the best of country music,” according to a statement from Lee’s representative per the AP.
photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennessee at Arkansas Game Photos
Here’s a photo gallery, courtesy of SEC Media Portal, of Tennessee’s loss at Arkansas on Saturday. Click on any image to see it full size with the ability to scroll through.
Tennessee at Arkansas Game
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Running back Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Place kicker Brent Cimaglia #42 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Offensive lineman Cade Mays #68 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Running back Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Running back Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Place kicker Brent Cimaglia #42 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive back Theo Jackson #26 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Linebacker Henry To'o To'o #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive back Bryce Thompson #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive back Theo Jackson #26 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Quarterback Brian Maurer #18 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Linebacker Kivon Bennett #95 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive lineman Ja'Quain Blakely #48 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive back Warren Burrell #4 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Linebacker Jeremy Banks #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Offensive lineman Trey Smith #73 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Defensive back Jaylen McCollough #22 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Linebacker Henry To'o To'o #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Running back Eric Gray #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
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- FAYETTEVILLE, AR - NOVEMBER 07, 2020 - Quarterback Harrison Bailey #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
Recap, notes, box score from UT’s road loss to Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Despite leading 13-0 at halftime, Tennessee was unable to hang on and fell 24-13 to the Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday night.
Arkansas (3-3) scored all 24 of its points in the third quarter while holding the Vols scoreless in the second half.
Sophomore running back Eric Gray had another impressive performance to lead the Vols offensively. The sophomore recorded his fourth career 100-yard rushing game, finishing the night with 123 yards on 31 carries. He added 27 yards on three receptions, as well.
The Big Orange tied season highs with four sacks and nine tackles for loss in the game. Redshirt junior Kivon Bennett set a new career high with two sacks while Deandre Johnson and Ja’Quain Blakely added a sack apiece.
Sophomore linebacker Henry To’o To’o had seven tackles and added a pair of TFLs while senior defensive back Theo Jackson set a new career high with 10 tackles to lead the team, including one tackle for loss.
Jarrett Guarantano moved into seventh on UT’s career completions (479) and total yards (5,962) lists after completing 5-of-8 passes for 42 yards and rushing for a career-high 31 yards. Unfortunately, the redshirt senior signal caller was forced to leave the game early in the third quarter after sustaining an injury.
Sophomore Brian Maurer replaced Guarantano but went 0-of-4 passing before giving way to freshman Harrison Bailey, who completed 6-of-9 passes for 65 yards, but also threw two interceptions.
UT opened the scoring with a 50-yard field goal from Brent Cimaglia on the game’s opening drive, his fourth career make from 50-plus yards. The Vols drove 42 yards on 12 plays – 35 coming from Gray on the ground.
Arkansas got a pair of first downs on their opening drive, but UT forced a punt and got the ball back on their 19-yard line.
From there, Guarantano authored a 16-play, 81-yard scoring drive to give Tennessee a 10-0 lead with 13:35 left in the second quarter. He had two rushes for 29 yards, including a career long 20-yard scamper on third-and-8 to keep the drive going. The drive was capped off on a 1-yard plunge from Gray.
The Razorbacks drove 71 yards on 16 plays on the ensuing drive, but AJ Reed missed a 21-yard field goal attempt to give the ball back to the Big Orange.
After trading punts, Cimaglia capped another Tennessee scoring drive with his second field goal of the game. His 48-yarder put the Vols ahead 13-0 with 3:53 left in the second quarter.
Of Tennessee’s 177 total yards in the first half, 135 came on the ground as the Vols used a punishing rushing attack to take a 13-0 lead into the break. Guarantano completed 5-of-8 passes for 42 yards and added 27 yards on the ground. Gray finished the 89 rushing yards on 19 carries in the first half.
Arkansas opened the second half with 75-yard touchdown drive to cut the UT lead to 13-7. Feleipe Franks connected with Mike Woods on a 1-yard pass to get the Hogs on the board and kick start a big third quarter.
The Razorback defense then forced a three-and-out and the offense capitalized with another touchdown drive. Franks connected with Blake Kern on a 6-yard pass to give Arkansas a 14-13 lead.
Maurer entered the game on the next drive but couldn’t get anything going as the Razorbacks forced another three-and-out. Franks found Tyler Burks for a 59-yard touchdown on the ensuing drive to give Arkansas a 21-13 lead.
The Hogs forced yet another three-and-out to get the ball back once again. Reed added three points with a 48-yard field goal to extend Arkansas’ lead to 24-13 heading into the game’s final frame.
Arkansas intercepted passes on Tennessee’ final two drives of the game to end any comeback attempt by the Vols.
Tennessee (2-4) returns to Neyland Stadium next Saturday to host No. 7 Texas A&M at 3:30 p.m.
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