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Remembering George Jones: Alan Jackson Sings 'Choices' at the CMA Awards in 1999 in Rebellion

Jon Prell — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

My emotions are running so high as I write this post since learning of George Jones' death. There will be much written and said about the greatest country singer of all time in the days and weeks ahead. I could write a book about how I feel right now and more important, what George Jones meant to country music and his everlasting impact on the genre. Instead, this post will be dedicated to a moment that brought Jones to tears in his living room in 1999.

Your Guide To The 46th Annual CMA Awards

Eric Cornish — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:18:17 +0000

WKDQ is proud to have your full coverage of the 46th Annual CMA Awards, November 1st on ABC! Check out the nominees, performers, and more.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Make Magic Together in CMA Awards Promo

Jon Prell — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:00:29 +0000

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have become one of the main reasons to tune in to the annual CMA Awards show from Nashville on ABC. They have a very unique chemistry that is not easy to come by and hosting an awards show is definitely not easy. Vince Gill and Reba McEntire also did an [...]

CMA Awards Giveaway At Henderson Chevrolet [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:39:09 +0000

Our CMA Song of the Day qualifiers showed up at Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC on Saturday for their chance to win a trip to the 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville. Check out the pictures of the event and the video of the final giveaway!

Win A Trip To The CMA Awards

Eric Cornish — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:49:57 +0000

99.5 WKDQ and Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC are giving away a trip to the 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on November 1st. Listen for the CMA song of the day and you could win, plus bonus chances to register at WKDQ.com. Every weekday from September 24th to October 12th, we’ll be playing one of [...]

Lady Antebellum Very Busy During CMA Week [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:13:42 +0000

Lady Antebellum tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9am!! Check out how busy they were during CMA week!! Crazy and cool!!

Luke Bryan On The Red Carpet At The CMA'S For Ellen [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:32:52 +0000

CMA New Artist of the Year, nominee, Luke Bryan, not only performed at the CMA’s last Wednesday, he also worked the Red Carpet for Ellen. Luke was the PERFECT choice!! He showed his ability to make us laugh, charm us and make us all say…WOW!! Watch as he interviews Tim and Faith, Rascal Flatts, Lional [...]

Highlights Of CMA Red Carpet And Press Room [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:37:14 +0000

It was another historic night in Nashville at the CMA Awards on country’s biggest night. From the breakout of The Band Perry to the rein of country’s new king and queen Blake and Miranda, from more cross-genre collaboration to Taylor ruling the world once again, it was a big night indeed. Watch some of the [...]

Local Favorites Jason Sturgeon, Burns & Poe, And Casey James At CMA's

Eric Cornish — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:19:46 +0000

The CMA Awards show is about so much more than the artists nominated for the big trophies and the ones performing on TV. CMA week is about all the artists in country music. It’s even about those stars that are hoping to be nominated one day on the biggest night in country. The CMA conducted [...]

Blake Shelton And Kenny Loggins Rehearsal For CMA's [Video]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:42:42 +0000

Blake Shelton is up for big awards tonight at the CMA awards, but perhaps the most talked-about event is his performance of “Footloose” along with the song’s original artist, Kenny Loggins. Listen as Blake and Kenny talk about the show and warm up for their CMA performance.

Behind The Scenes With Jason Aldean At The CMA's

Eric Cornish — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:31:25 +0000

Jason Aldean has found himself just where I expected him to be this time last year: a first time nominee and possible winner in several catagories at this year’s CMA Award show. Jason is not only up for Male Vocalist of the Year for the first time, but also got the nomination for Entertainer of [...]

WKDQ Jocks Pick CMA Winners

Eric Cornish — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:44:01 +0000

The CMA awards will air tonight on ABC with hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. Jon Prell, Leslie Morgan, Baby Boy Brian and myself have all made our picks. Tell us who you think is going to win. Entertainer of the Year Jon – Taylor Swift Leslie – Taylor Swift Baby Boy – Jason Aldean [...]

Trace Adkins Will Be In His Underwear Tonight For The CMA's

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:52:08 +0000

The CMA Awards are just hours away and artists, both female AND male, are spending the day getting all fixed up to look their best. Trace Adkins tells Taste of Country that he doesn’t want any part of that, revealing that he’ll be skipping the awards show this year. Trace says, “I didn’t get nominated for nothin’ and [...]

Luke Bryan Shakes It During CMA Rehersal

Eric Cornish — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:07:48 +0000

Luke Bryan has the potential to take home some hardware Wednesday Night at the CMA Awards as he is nominated for New Artist of the Year. While many wouldn’t consider Luke a new artist, I know he wouldn’t be disappointed to win the trophy. Hear what Luke has to say about his nomination and catch [...]

Brad Paisley And Carrie Underwood Reherse For CMA Awards

Eric Cornish — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:44:09 +0000

They will be teaming up once again to host the CMA Awards Wednesday Night on ABC. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have formed the kind of chemistry you just don’t see every day, especially in hosting award shows. Sometimes those moments can come off really awkward. Just ask James Franco and Anne Hathaway. Because of [...]

Two Vintage CMA Award Entertainer Of The Year Moments [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:06:05 +0000

The CMA Awards will be handed out tomorrow night in Nashville and it is always Country Music’s biggest night. Country music is so much a part of our culture today and is the number one music format on the radio today. The ‘Entertainer of the Year’ award is always the most special and represents so [...]

Keith Urban To Have Throat Surgery

Jon Prell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:41:32 +0000

Keith Urban has developed a polyp on his vocal cords that will require surgery forcing him to cancel almost all of his public appearances and remaining concerts. One of the cancelled events is his annual All For The Hall benefit concert in Nashville. Urban is up for CMA Entertainer of the Year at Wednesday’s CMA Awards in [...]

Remember When Reba Wore "The Dress?"

Eric Cornish — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:20:34 +0000

Reba is set to be the first country concert in the new Ford Center in downtown Evansville. One has to wonder what she’ll wear when she will bring her “All The Women I Am Tour” with The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia, and Eden’s Edge on November 11th. (Buy Tickets Now). Reba has had many memorable [...]

5 Most Emotional Award Show Performances

Eric Cornish — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:54:18 +0000

Award shows seem to be a place where artists debut new music, especially heart-wrenching songs. They will also sometimes use the glitz and glamour of the night to surprise the audience with an emotional performance they weren’t expecting. Here are some of my favorites of all time Tim McGraw’s unexpected hit -At the 2007 ACM Awards, [...]

CMA's 2010: Awards Done Right (Almost)!

Eric Cornish — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:31:23 +0000

Here we are, a day removed from the 44th Annual CMA Awards. The Country Music Association Awards are often times seen as the "real" award show for country. Not taking anything away from it's close cousin, the ACM's, but they, from time to time have gone a little more liberal in their honorees and performances, not to mention an affection for LA and Las Vegas.