Well last night was the CMA's and I stayed up after class to watch the DVR'd awards. I was hoping to see some great performances and worthy individuals recieve awards. Well the prior was true but the latter is not so true. I woke up this morning with a awards show hangover from staying up late to watch it and also because I turned it off in a my-team-just-lost-the-big-game attitude.
I figured the show would start off with a great performance and of course it DIDNT. So alittle background before I go any further. For awhile I liked Taylor Swift, when she first came out with "Tim McGraw"- "Teardrops on my guitar"-"Our Song". When I broke up with my last girlfriend I hated TSwift because she reminded me of my ex, but also I had seen some live performances of "Should've said No" and it was terrible! I thought oh nice Avril Lavignes little sister sings country. So after I got over my ex - I started to really open my mind as I try to do with all music and really listen to Taylor Swift. So I did and I started to real appreciate her writing songs and voice with slower songs. "White Horse"-"Fifteen" great songs, and its bringing a new crowd to country and expanding its small town limits.
There were a few other things that kept me swaying back and forth between liking and disliking TSwift. Well that was because at the ACMA's she beat out George Strait for Album of the Year. REALLY?! George "fReAkin" Strait who put out a great album "Troubadour" probably one of his best in a while. I really felt bad for George Strait and other artists. This was Taylor's Sophmore album and I just don't believe it had the country album of the year honor in its full production. Troubadour had busted out hits like "I Saw God Today"-"River of Love"-"Troubador" and a few weeks later on CBS there was a celebration of his musical career.
So let's move ahead to the MTV VMA's where Tay
lor represented country and won best video of the year award! AWESOME! So I was like thats - Oh look who it is - Kanye! "Clayton, I'mma let you finish- but I had one of the best blogs of all time! All time!"
lor represented country and won best video of the year award! AWESOME! So I was like thats - Oh look who it is - Kanye! "Clayton, I'mma let you finish- but I had one of the best blogs of all time! All time!"Oh thanks Kanye once again you interrupted someone! Anyways Taylor had to deal with Kanye being the biggest idiot and unsportsmanlike gentleman! Taylor handled it well and thats awesome she won.
So lets travel to Nov. 11, 2009 CMA's! First performane was Miss Swift singing " Forever and Always." WOW SO TERRIBLE! She could not keep breath to the song and was not even in key! It seemed like a rock show (once again Avril is texting her in the middle of the show saying "You Go Girl!"), it was not a good start to the show. Although Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood saved the show by there awesome introduction to the show after the performance. They were pretty hilarious with Paisley playin the acoustic and singing some made up songs with Carrie. Funny moment was when Brad took a shot at Tim McGraw's fragerance and Carrie took a shot at Faith Hill's "parfum" haha. It was epic!
Some of the best performances of the night were Darius Rucker getting down to "Alright" with the crowd, literally hugging cougars and dancing with college girls in the stands! Martina McBride with a surprise guest performer George Strait, joined her for a rendition of "When Country wasn't Cool" Loved the song and the honoring of Barbara Mandrell. Martina is so amazing with her voice and the type of composure she has as a performer. I also enjoyed Keith Urban's "When Summer Comes Around" and Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews -"I'm Alive."
Now on to the awards, there were many catergories that had some tough competition. For new artist of the year - the award went to Darius Rucker which had Jamey Johnson and Zac Brown band also in the mix. Any of those artists will do for me because they have put out some great hits. Jamey Johnson's "In Color" ended up winning single of the year which gave some justice to the rest of the awards that would be given that night.
Here's the issues: Lady A beat Rascal Flatts ; Sugarland beat Brooks & Dunn (their last CMA as they are parting ways)-Taylor Swift beats Reba-Martina-Miranda&Carrie for Female Vocalist; Taylor beats Jamey Johnson-Zac Brown Band-Brad Paisley for single of the year; Taylor beats Kenny; George; Keith; and Brad for Entertainer of the Year ?
Whats wrong with this picture? Well its just another picture to burn!
Look the girl has talent but there were some great albums and performers this year! While she has sold out shows and been getting a lot of ground outside of country music, Kenny is one of the top grossing tours in ALL OF MUSIC! He is a pure entertainer within country music! I just believe the CMA panel needs to spread it out and not give the awards to popularity for RATINGS. Thats truly what happened here! Eventhough I love Reba, she said she voted for Taylor because of her expanding country music to new fan bases. Great! But I disagree that because of that reason she should receive Entertainer of the Year, Kenny expands himself not only to country but the Jimmy Buffett enthusiatst and if we're talking about numbers here well - Kenny Chesney ($86 million) about 5th on the list for 2008 according to Billboard.com
I could go on and on, oh totally forgot 2 of my favorite moments - Daughty and Vince Gill did a collaboration song called, 'Tennessee Line' wow my new favorite song and going to Itunes it tonight if i can! The collaboration which I would have like to heard a better voice from Vince Gill was great! Good lyrics and sound!
The other moment of the night was when Carrie and Brad came out from a performance to do a bit. Carrie started mentioning video of the year and Brad pushes her aside and starts to thank people like he just won the award. Well Little Jimmy Dickens comes out and says "Excuse me young man, excuse me. But Taylor Swift had one of the best videos of the year, you go girl"
Here's the video! Hahah Put it right back in Kanyes face with Little Jimmy!
Well I want to be in Nashville and working in the country music industry! I'm going to get there sooner than later!
Peace y'all
Clayton C-Bass
