2008 Vocal Group of the Year

CMA Announces the 2008 Vocal Group of the Year nominees!

This morning Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts announced the CMA’s Vocal Group of the Year nominees for 2008. And the nominees are:

Rascal Flatts – Rascal Flatts are no strangers to awards shows especially after having such a phenomenal year of tours and hits. Their newest “Bob that Head” tour is reaching record-breaking ticket sales and their matching single was recently reworked for Monday night football, proving that America LOVES Rascal Flatts!
Lady Antebellum – Lady Antebellum has been enjoying a breakout year as they toured, released several singles, and picked up their own ACM award earlier in the year. Congratulations Lady Antebellum!
The Eagles – The Eagles broke into country music with their crossover album Long Road Out of Eden at the beginning of 2008 and have been well-received by fans world-wide, so the CMA nomination comes as no surprise! Congratulations Eagles!
Emerson Drive - Emerson Drive recently cleaned house at the Canadian Country Music Awards and now their ready to sweep up in the USA! Emerson Drive is currently on a nationwide tour earning their right to be called CMA’s Vocal Group of the Year! Congratulations Emerson Drive!
Little Big Town – Little Big Town has had a year of hits and happy families as babies were brought into the world almost as fast as chart-topping singles! Congratulations Little Big Town!

2008 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year

2008 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominees!

Our friends at Country Music News Blog have released this year’s nominees for the 2008 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year just moments ago. And the nominees are:
Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift has had a breakout year with multiple chart-topping singles that have just BLOWN away records industry-wide! Taylor Swift is currently touring with Rascal Flatts.
Alison Krauss - After pairing up with Robert Plant for both a duet and a tour, Alison Krauss has seen a phenomenal amount of resurgence in popularity this year outside of her traditional bluegrass scene. Congratulations Alison Krauss!
Miranda Lambert - My personal pick, Miranda Lambert doesn’t spend too much time in the limelight, but when she comes on the scene she sure does shake things up! Good luck Miranda Lambert!
Martina McBride -Martina McBride IS today’s female country music! Martina’s classic voice and current style are setting the stage for a career legends are made of. Way to pave the road for these younger stars Martina!
Carrie Underwood – It doesn’t get any more ideal than this American Idol’s success! Everything Carrie Underwood touches turns to gold, from her hit singles, to her record-breaking concerts, Carrie Underwood is a powerhouse in today’s country music!

Good luck to all the nominees and stay tuned for more updates!