Comments on: 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview

By: 2008 ACM Awards Live Blog -- The 9513

2008 ACM Awards Live Blog -- The 9513 — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:03:37 +0000

[...] – Brody: As it stands now Matt is 3/3 on predictions, leaving the rest of us at a still respectable 2 for 3�but the night is still [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:01:34 +0000

The CMA was the last of the three major industry organizations to start giving out country music awards, even though the CMA itself existed before the ACM. The Grammys introduced country categories first, then the ACMs started their award show, then the CMA. As Paul said, however, the ACMs were very regional the first couple of years. That West Coast mentality still sneaks into the ACMs today in the form of Gary Allan nominations.

By: KathyP

KathyP — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:39:03 +0000

I’ll go out on a limb here and predict “Crazy Ex-girlfriend” as Album of the year. Also Jake Owen as newcomer. It will be a sad day for country music when Taylor Swift wins for newcomer. I’ve seen her twice live and was umimpressed. Too bad they don’t have a category for Best New Songwriter. I’d be OK with that.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:55:43 +0000

The ACM was originally much more west coast oriented than the CMA’s. The early years of the ACMs show much more differentiation than currently is the case. Jerry Inman received the top newcomer nod back in 1974 or 1975 and while I doubt many east of the Mississippi have ever heard of him, he was a fellow who should have had a substantial career

By: CarrieRocks

CarrieRocks — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:12:36 +0000

Dear 9513– I agree with many of your predictions and am happy to see you all pick Carrie to win Female vocalist again. She totally deserves it– though I also like miranda if carrie had to lose. But for taylor to even be nominated for a vocalist related event- is an outrage…She simply cannot sing live- end of story. I have no problem with taylor getting best new artist or a songwriting award- for teens maybe- but she is playing with the big boys now, and they bury her in terms of vocal power, range, pitch, everything. She still hasn;t been able to give a good vocal performance live at any event or concert- so you can’t blame it on nerves. The girl is just not meant to be a vocalist.

Album of the year– I hope Brad gets it. He put out a killer album. I just don’t see Taylor winning album of the year with her pop remixes and re-releases. also- her album is bubble gum country– and not enjoyable to most adults. Sure- it sold well- but mostly to teens and pop fans who listen to her remixed songs on pop radio. That gives her an unfair advantage over pure, true country albums like Brads, kennys or mirandas.

I want brad for male vocalist, and sugarland for Duo. Brad should win video as well.

Sorry== I just can’t see taylor’s bubble gum album representing country music for Album of the year. If this is the best that country music has to offer for 2007 —- then the industry is in alot of trouble.

By: The 9513: 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview - Carrie Underwood Fans

The 9513: 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview - Carrie Underwood Fans — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:06:25 +0000

[...] the breakdown of the panels votes are at the end of the article. All 4 picked Carrie to win TFV. 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview — The 9513 [...]

By: The Official Acadamy of Country Music Awards thread - Page 12 - Carrie Underwood Fans

Sun, 18 May 2008 04:05:10 +0000

[...] and view the full list of nominees." They then pick Carrie unanimously (4/4) to win Female. 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview — The 9513 [...]

By: 9513 ACM Predictions!!! :) - Carrie Underwood Fans

9513 ACM Predictions!!! :) - Carrie Underwood Fans — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:02:19 +0000

[...] and view the full list of nominees." They then pick Carrie unanimously (4/4) to win Female. 43rd Annual ACM Awards Preview — The 9513 [...]

By: Jordan Stacey

Jordan Stacey — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:26:23 +0000

I’m going to list both who i think will win, and who I want to win (The ones in brackets are the ones I want to win).
Entertainer: Keith Urban (Keith Urban)
Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley (Keith Urban)
Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood (LeAnn Rimes)
Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts (Little Big Town)
Vocal Duo: Sugarland (Sugarland)
New Male: Jake Owen (Jack Ingram)
New Female: Taylor Swift (Sarah Buxton)
New Duo Or Group: Lady Antebellum (Carolina Rain)
Album: Brad Paisley (Miranda Lambert)
Single: Kenny Chesney (Sugarland)
Song: Sugarland (Emerson Drive)
Vocal Event: Tracy Lawrence (Vince GIll)

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 18 May 2008 01:00:47 +0000

PS – Check out the choices at Country Universe:

http://countryuniverse.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/acm-awards-2008-personal-picks/#comments

Ha, they are choosing who they like! (lol) They have listed both Jake Owen and Sarah Buxton as artists they’d like to see win, but the lack of an endorsement for Carolina Rain is a tad disappointing…. (lol)