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Press Releases: 2010

September 1, 2010

MIRANDA LAMBERT LEADS LIST OF FINALISTS WITH RECORD NINE NOMINATIONS FOR “THE 44th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

Lady Antebellum Receives Five Nominations; Blake Shelton and Zac Brown Band Receive Four Nominations; Fresh Faces in 10 of the 12 Categories

August 31, 2010

TICKETS FOR “THE 44TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” WILL GO ON SALE SEPT. 18


August 31, 2010

CMA ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF NOMINEES FOR “THE 44th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

Remaining Categories Announced Tomorrow on ABC’s “Good Morning America” With Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert

August 31, 2010

CMA ANNOUNCES 2010 BROADCAST AWARDS FINALISTS

Steel Magnolia Make Announcement Live from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium

August 30, 2010

CMA HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL LIVE “TWEET ‘N’ GREET” DURING “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK” SEPT. 1

Join Artists Julianne Hough, Lady Antebellum, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band as They Tweet on ABC.com

August 27, 2010

2010 CMA AWARDS NOMINATIONS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS PACKAGE FEATURING FINAL NOMINEES AND ARTIST INTERVIEWS TO BE SERVICED WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1


August 27, 2010

REMINDER: SUPERSTARS TAKE THE STAGE AS TIM MCGRAW HOSTS “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK” WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK

Special Will Feature the Network Television Premiere of Taylor Swift’s New Single “Mine”

August 26, 2010

BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD RETURN TO HOST “THE 44th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON ABC TELEVISION NETWORK NOVEMBER 10


August 24, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS TO CHICAGO OCT. 8-9 WITH KIX BROOKS, THE BAND PERRY, DAVID LEE MURPHY, AND HOST BOB DIPIERO


August 19, 2010

STEVE MOORE NAMED CMA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


August 16, 2010

CMA RELEASES SIXTEENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “MARKETING MAKES THE MUSIC GO ‘ROUND”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

August 16, 2010

CMA AWARDS NOMINATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED OVER TWO DAYS IN TWO CITIES


August 12, 2010

2011 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING AUG. 23

Celebrate the 40th Year of Country Music’s Most Beloved Festival

August 9, 2010

REACH THE INDUSTRY ELITE ON “COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT” WITH THE 2010 CMA AWARDS PROGRAM BOOK


August 9, 2010

ABC.COM AND CMAFEST.COM TO LAUNCH ONLINE VIDEO SERIES FEATURING COUNTRY’S TOP STARS IN ANTICIPATION OF “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK”


July 19, 2010

CMA RELEASES FIFTEENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “THE MUSICIANS OF MUSIC CITY”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

July 19, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES FEATURES JAMES OTTO, BOB DIPIERO, ROBERT ELLIS ORRALL, AND CHRIS WALLIN AT JOE’S PUB


July 12, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS TO JOE’S PUB SEPTEMBER 8

Buddy Cannon, Jamey Johnson, and Bobby Pinson Join Host Bob DiPiero

June 21, 2010

CMA RELEASES FOURTEENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “TRANSMITTING TALENT – THE POWER OF TV”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

June 17, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS TO JOE’S PUB JULY 15

Robert Ellis Orrall, James Otto, and Chris Wallin Join Host Bob DiPiero

June 17, 2010

MICHAEL CHUGG PRESENTED WITH CMA JO WALKER-MEADOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL


June 14, 2010

2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SELLS OUT LP FIELD EACH NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME; LP FIELD ATTENDANCE UP 16.7 PERCENT FROM 2009


June 10, 2010

TIM McGRAW TO HOST "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" ON ABC


June 9, 2010

All Aboard the Press Express: Metro Nashville Teachers to Transport Media and Staff at CMA Music Festival

Music teachers enthusiastically volunteer to drive vans to help “Keep the Music Playing”

June 7, 2010

GENRE-BENDING ARTIST KID ROCK ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Countdown to 2010 CMA Music Festival Begins Tonight

June 4, 2010

STREET CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL


June 4, 2010

MUSIC CITY ZONE OFFERS VARIETY OF PERFORMERS AND ACTIVITIES DURING CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL


June 4, 2010

ABC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY AT THE CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NASHVILLE

ABC and Soapnet Donate $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to Help with Flood Relief

June 3, 2010

“THE 44th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” TO BE BROADCAST LIVE NOVEMBER 10 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK


June 3, 2010

LADY ANTEBELLUM, TIM MCGRAW, RASCAL FLATTS, DARIUS RUCKER, THE JUDDS AND MORE MEET FANS IN THE GREASED LIGHTNING FAN FAIR HALL DURING 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Individual $15 Tickets Available for Saturday and Sunday Only; CMA Skype Lounge to Virtually Connect Artists and Fans; Durango Acoustic Corner Features Intimate Performances

June 2, 2010

TAYLOR SWIFT TO HOST 13-HOUR FAN MEET & GREET EVENT DURING CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL


June 2, 2010

SUMMER’S HOTTEST CONCERT EVENT, “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK,” AIRS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK

Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band and More to Perform at LP Field

June 1, 2010

CHEVY – THE OFFICIAL RIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC – GETS THE 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ROLLING WITH FREE PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza and the Chevy Stage in the Sports Zone Offers Free Entertainment

May 25, 2010

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL EMPLOYS DIGITAL MEDIA TO ENHANCE FAN EXPERIENCE


May 19, 2010

CMA PROMOTES CORY CHAPMAN TO DIRECTOR OF MARKETING


May 17, 2010

CMA RELEASES THIRTEENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “IN THE STUDIO”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

May 17, 2010

GREAT BRITAIN'S BRIAN CLOUGH RECEIVES CMA INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER AWARD


May 14, 2010

LAURA BELL BUNDY SURPRISES BUDDING SINGER/SONGWRITER WITH A PERFORMANCE SPOT AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JUNE

High School Senior Will Make His Festival Debut on the Sports Zone Stage

May 13, 2010

2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT CMAFEST.COM


May 10, 2010

CMA HOSTS FIRST CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER FAIR 9:00 AM-NOON/CT ON SATURDAY, MAY 15


May 6, 2010

CMA TO DONATE ALL PROCEEDS OF 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FLOOD RELIEF IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS


May 5, 2010

CMA TO ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FOR 2010 CMA BROADCAST AWARDS BEGINNING MAY 21


May 5, 2010

BE AN ONGOING PART OF CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL HISTORY WITH "LIFETIME TICKET GIVEAWAY" SWEEPSTAKES

Sweepstakes Will Award One Lucky Country Fan Lifelong Tickets to Future Festivals

May 5, 2010

CMA RECEIVES FRIEND OF EDUCATION AWARD FROM METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORT OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS


April 29, 2010

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE LINEUP AND ADDS JULIANNE HOUGH TO NIGHTLY CONCERTS AT LP FIELD


April 19, 2010

CMA RELEASES TWELFTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “TAKING SYNDICATION TO THE NATION”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

April 16, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES AT JOE’S PUB BOASTS ANOTHER SELL OUT

May 13 Shows Featuring Jason Michael Carroll, Brett James, Rivers Rutherford And Host Bob DiPiero Add To the Streak of Sold Out Performances

April 15, 2010

THE JUDDS REUNITE TO KICK OFF 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH PERFORMANCE ON THE RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE


April 12, 2010

2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SINGLE NIGHT TICKETS FOR THE NIGHTLY CONCERTS AT LP FIELD ON SALE APRIL 17

Nightly Tickets Only $30 for General Admission; Miranda Lambert Added To the Nightly Concerts at LP Field

April 8, 2010

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION NAMES SHERI WARNKE VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS


April 1, 2010

FONTANEL MANSION PARTNERS WITH 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

CMA Music Festival Attendees to Receive Exclusive Tickets and Discount

March 31, 2010

MORE STARPOWER ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner Also Added To Line Up

March 30, 2010

BILLBOARD TO LAUNCH FIRST ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC SUMMIT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

High-Profile, Two-Day Event Kicks Off June 7 in Nashville, Uniting Top Executives and Artists from the Country Music Industry

March 29, 2010

IN THE WAKE OF SWEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM, CMA SOUND HEALTHCARE NOW OFFERS NEW OPTIONS TO FREEZE PREMIUM RATES FOR THREE YEARS


March 26, 2010

ST. JUDE MUSIC FEST ROAD RACE ADDED TO CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

Race Participants Can Raise Funds in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

March 15, 2010

CMA RELEASES ELEVENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “MAXIMIZING MERCH”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

March 11, 2010

CMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISIT WASHINGTON TO MEET WITH THE NATION’S POLICYMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL


March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON DIGNITARIES ATTEND COUNTRY MUSIC CELEBRATION AT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Story Tellers and Story Keepers Hosted by Librarian of Congress Dr. James H. Billington and the Country Music Association Board of Directors

March 9, 2010

AUSTRALIA’S GRANT GOLDMAN OF 2SM RECEIVES CMA INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY BROADCASTER AWARD


March 4, 2010

BILLY CURRINGTON, ALAN JACKSON, TIM MCGRAW, AND KELLIE PICKLER ADDED TO 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

McGraw’s First Appearance at Festival Since 2001

March 4, 2010

STORY TELLERS AND STORY KEEPERS: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION CELEBRATE COUNTRY MUSIC


March 3, 2010

EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM SELECTED TO SEEK CANDIDATES FOR CMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POST


February 25, 2010

CMA RELEASES CRITICAL FOLLOW UP TO CONSUMER RESEARCH STUDY DURING COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR

Country Music Consumers Continue to Embrace Format, But Spend Less

February 23, 2010

CMA ANNOUNCES JIMMY DEAN, FERLIN HUSKY, BILLY SHERRILL, AND DON WILLIAMS AS NEWEST MEMBERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME


February 18, 2010

JASON ALDEAN, LADY ANTEBELLUM, MARTINA MCBRIDE, REBA MCENTIRE, BRAD PAISLEY, RASCAL FLATTS, DARIUS RUCKER, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, KEITH URBAN, AND ZAC BROWN BAND ARE FIRST GROUP OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Nashville’s Signature Musical Event Raises Millions for Music Education

February 15, 2010

CMA RELEASES TENTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “THE RHYTHM OF THE RADIO CHARTS”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

February 5, 2010

CARRIE UNDERWOOD SURPRISES YOUNG FAN WITH NEWS SHE’S PERFORMING AT CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JUNE


February 1, 2010

CANADA’S CASEY CLARKE RECEIVES CMA INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTER AWARD


January 21, 2010

COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HONORED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL LEADERSHIP

CMA Worked With Microsoft to Create Cool, Web-Based Applications for CMAfest.com, Official Website of the CMA Music Festival

January 20, 2010

CMA RELEASES NINTH “CMA INDUSTRY INSITE” EPISODE TOPIC: “GETTING TO KNOW THE P.R.O.s”

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month

January 13, 2010

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES RETURNS FOR A SIXTH YEAR

Popular Series Returns to New York City’s Joe’s Pub March 25 With Dierks Bentley, David Lee Murphy, Jim Beavers And Host Bob DiPiero

January 5, 2010

SEARCH COMMITTEE ASSEMBLED TO DEFINE ROLE AND SEEK CANDIDATES FOR CMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POST

Search Begins This Month; Search Firms May Send Inquiries to ExecutiveSearch@CMAworld.com

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