So the CMA's (Country Music Awards) happened on Wednesday night, and overall it was actually pretty well done- entertaining, satisfying winners, and no super awkward, squirm-inducing speeches. Jesus was thanked at least sixty-seven times, but it came across as surprisingly endearing rather than just annoying. So without further ado, here are the highlights:
1. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley's opening number.
Most awards show hosts' lines seem a little too scripted, and while Carrie and Brad were certainly scripted, they delivered well. They were a happy mix of funny, culturally relevant, and talented- another reason why the CMAs are awesome. It was impossible not to see the raw vocal talent as they both sang an opening, eclectic number to the tune of well known country songs, with perfect pitch, wit, and duck calls. They commented on Obamacare, which was vaguely awkward with the conservative crowd, and were joined by the cast of Duck Dynasty (for a Blurred Lines mashup, no less) classed up for a night on the red carpet. Overall, it was entertaining and far less tired than many of the awards shows. Feuding assignments for the night were perfect:
Start at 0:45 for the song! WATCH THIS. The whole thing is GOLD.
2. Florida Georgia Line winning everything.
Single of the Year. Vocal Duo of the Year. Super awesome. They definitely deserve it for their hit single Cruise. Have you seen the remix video??
3. Blake Shelton thanking his publicist for consistently cleaning up his messes.
Oh Blake...
4. Brad Paisley thanking Taylor Swift for keeping her nasty on the DL.
"I just want to say something to Taylor Swift. Taylor, you have grown up right before our very eyes, and I want to thank you from a grateful industry for never once humping a teddy bear or gyrating with Beetlejuice. I know that's not easy."
And then Carrie: "And I gotta say, if someone in music today was going to be caught naked licking a hammer, I think we all thought it'd be Blake Shelton."
5. Kacey Musgraves' performance.
Very nice. As someone who had heard her songs a few times, but didn't know her, I'm now curious. She was also wearing an adorable yellow dress. Best new artist indeed. Check out her performance of Follow Your Arrow!
6. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton winning Female and Male Vocalist of the Year. Well deserved.
Her speech was awesome. Included was, "Well, hell! I really didn't think this was going to happen this year. To my husband, I love you. Thank you for putting up with my crap!"
If you're as creepily obsessed with Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton's Twitter as I am, you'll remember that one of those doses of "crap" from Miranda included her painting Blake's hunting trailer bubble gum pink while he was out of town. Simply hilarious.
I just love that they both won those awards- cutest couple ever! Truly country music royalty.
7. Taylor Swift's CMA Pinnacle Award.
Ok, so I used to be a super fan and then her last CD ruined it. She's slipped into the trap of the sell-out teen pop idol status (with matching if slightly better music), which sucks because she's so much better than that. Her image has slipped that way too, making her a little more of a brush off person than an idol in my book. Sad day. Taylor, please go back to country and whimsy- you don't have to get jaded just because you get older- you are NOT generic!
That being said, this tribute made me like her again. I felt like I was seeing her real personality, and it was darling that her whole family was sitting with her in the front row. She truly is accomplished and it was awesome seeing their compiled video, all the bigs (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, George Strait, the Rascal Flatts...) up there honoring her. Really sweet. And her speech was perfect, as was her gorgeous, demure red dress! She really is fabulous- I just hope she remembers that and who she can be.
8. George Strait's Entertainer of the Year win.
He's classic, and the seven gallon hat shows it:
1. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley's opening number.
Most awards show hosts' lines seem a little too scripted, and while Carrie and Brad were certainly scripted, they delivered well. They were a happy mix of funny, culturally relevant, and talented- another reason why the CMAs are awesome. It was impossible not to see the raw vocal talent as they both sang an opening, eclectic number to the tune of well known country songs, with perfect pitch, wit, and duck calls. They commented on Obamacare, which was vaguely awkward with the conservative crowd, and were joined by the cast of Duck Dynasty (for a Blurred Lines mashup, no less) classed up for a night on the red carpet. Overall, it was entertaining and far less tired than many of the awards shows. Feuding assignments for the night were perfect:
2. Florida Georgia Line winning everything.
Single of the Year. Vocal Duo of the Year. Super awesome. They definitely deserve it for their hit single Cruise. Have you seen the remix video??
3. Blake Shelton thanking his publicist for consistently cleaning up his messes.
Oh Blake...
4. Brad Paisley thanking Taylor Swift for keeping her nasty on the DL.
"I just want to say something to Taylor Swift. Taylor, you have grown up right before our very eyes, and I want to thank you from a grateful industry for never once humping a teddy bear or gyrating with Beetlejuice. I know that's not easy."
And then Carrie: "And I gotta say, if someone in music today was going to be caught naked licking a hammer, I think we all thought it'd be Blake Shelton."
5. Kacey Musgraves' performance.Very nice. As someone who had heard her songs a few times, but didn't know her, I'm now curious. She was also wearing an adorable yellow dress. Best new artist indeed. Check out her performance of Follow Your Arrow!
6. Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton winning Female and Male Vocalist of the Year. Well deserved.
Her speech was awesome. Included was, "Well, hell! I really didn't think this was going to happen this year. To my husband, I love you. Thank you for putting up with my crap!"
If you're as creepily obsessed with Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton's Twitter as I am, you'll remember that one of those doses of "crap" from Miranda included her painting Blake's hunting trailer bubble gum pink while he was out of town. Simply hilarious.
I just love that they both won those awards- cutest couple ever! Truly country music royalty.
7. Taylor Swift's CMA Pinnacle Award.
Ok, so I used to be a super fan and then her last CD ruined it. She's slipped into the trap of the sell-out teen pop idol status (with matching if slightly better music), which sucks because she's so much better than that. Her image has slipped that way too, making her a little more of a brush off person than an idol in my book. Sad day. Taylor, please go back to country and whimsy- you don't have to get jaded just because you get older- you are NOT generic!
That being said, this tribute made me like her again. I felt like I was seeing her real personality, and it was darling that her whole family was sitting with her in the front row. She truly is accomplished and it was awesome seeing their compiled video, all the bigs (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, George Strait, the Rascal Flatts...) up there honoring her. Really sweet. And her speech was perfect, as was her gorgeous, demure red dress! She really is fabulous- I just hope she remembers that and who she can be.
8. George Strait's Entertainer of the Year win.
He's classic, and the seven gallon hat shows it:
If you have any doubts, check out this amazingness:
Hope you enjoyed the CMAs as much as I did!
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