Country’s biggest night is about to take over the airwaves. The Country Music Awards (CMA) will be taking place on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. Country music is enjoying a rise in popularity and is reaching new heights in the music industry. The CMA’s are a classy, fun and performance driven award show that features the best of the best in country music.
From Taylor Swift to Blake Shelton, most of country royalty will be in attending this year’s award show. The CMA’s will also feature many performances from country superstars that have crossed over into mainstream success.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten reasons to look forward to the CMA awards this year. From live performances to the hosts, country’s biggest night is not one to be missed. This year will even some collaboration that are sure to have people talking the next morning.
The CMA’s will air on ABC this Wednesday. What are you looking forward to with the CMA’s? Comment below.
10. Luke Bryan performing
Luke Bryan is one hottest stars in country music right today. Bryan is set to take the stage on Wednesday for the awards. The ladies in the audience and at home are going to be sure to enjoy this performance from Bryan, who always puts on a live show to remember.
9. Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban collaborating
Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban will be performing their hit single, “We Were Us.” Seeing the talent of both Lambert and Urban on stage will be electrifying.
8. Reactions
With so much talent this year receiving nominations, it is always interesting to watch the facial expressions of the losers. From fake smiles to half-hearted applause, it is interesting to see who really thought they had a chance at taking home the award. Country music is very much like a family in that most artists support one another, but in the end, the artists want to win!
7. Florida Georgia Line performing
Florida Georgia Line have been the breakout stars of country music this year, gaining numerous award nominations and the chance to perform live, the CMA’s will be a great way for Florida Georgia Line to wrap up an impressive debut year.
6. Taylor Swift performance
Taylor Swift is no stranger to making headlines when it comes to her music and performances. The CMA are always a stage that Swift shines on and it will be interesting to see which song the “Red” star will pick to perform live.
5. Country music couples
Another great reason why the CMA’s are country biggest night is that we get to see country royalty. From Shelton and Lambert to McGraw and Faith, it is great to see that some celebrity couples can stand the test of fame and time.
4. George Straight performing
The country music legend will be taking the CMA stage. Not many artists today have the talent and passion that Straight has for this industry.
3. Blake Shelton performing
Shelton is so powerful in the country music industry that he had The Voice rearrange the scheduling of the live shows in order for Shelton to attend the CMAs. Shelton is known for putting on a good show and is not likely to disappoint fans.
2. Zac Brown Band with Dave Grohl
One of the most shocking collaborations to be announced for this years awards was Zac Brown Band performing with Dave Grohl, from the Foo Fighters. This is sure to be a memorable collaboration that will blend two very different musical styles.
1. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley hosting
If the Oscars could find hosts like Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, they might be able to keep everyone awake until the end of the show. Underwood and Paisley light up the stage with their fun banter and amazing chemistry. They make the awards fun and keep them light hearted. Paisley and Underwood are the king and queen of country’s biggest night.