Mark it down.

Carrie will win her fourth Female Vocalist award in a row. 61 shows in the period of eligibility (Reminder: it’s from July 2008-June 2009, anything from this summer of fall is not included), the re-release of Carnival Ride, 2 #1s (3 if you count Do You Hear What I Hear), OUTSTANDING vocal performances…..done.

Brad will win his third Male Vocalist trophy…no other male comes close to the success he’s had in this time period (Huge tours, and TWO count ‘em TWO albums released in the time slot with 2 more #1s).

It’s a toss up between Brad and Kenny for Entertainer (though Keith Urban is long, LONG overdue, he simply hasn’t had the publicity or touring/charting success the other men have).

Album will go to Jamey Johnson. The CMAs favor the critically acclaimed, traditional country style, “roots” albums. They always do.

B&D will win Duo. Rascal Flatts will win group (Again, and with good reason).

Song will most likely go to Jamey Johnson…. though I feel Brad really deserves to be recognized for his songwriting. Single will be Chicken Fried or People Are Crazy.

Music Video is the weakest it’s been in years….they’re going to have to give Swift something, and this will most likely be it. But don’t be surprised if George gets it…

Surprisingly enough, Vocal Event of the year is the toughest category of the night!!!! Funny, the toughest and weakest categories are the ones that aren’t aired on TV.

The Country Music Association (CMA) likes to spread the love….they never give an artist every award they are nominated for-ever. Taylor has had a good year but will not win female vocalist, don’t get your hopes up fans: the criteria for the award clearly states “Outstanding Vocal performance and touring in the period of eligibility”, which was from July 1, 2008-July 30, 2009. Carrie will walk out with her 4th consecutive win and until Taylor’s vocals improve (which is not likely, ever), she will never win any vocalist award from the CMA. Just because she’s the bigger star doesn’t guarantee a vocalist win and you’re a fool if you think so: Kenny and Shania were always the biggest stars, better sellers, better peformers…the CMA never handed them a vocalist award, ever.

Entertainer of the Year SHOULD go to Brad (he has the most going for him in the period of eligibility), but don’t be surprised if it goes to Kenny, who just announced that he won’t be touring next year. Swift is a long shot in this one.

Album: The CMA always gives this to a traditional country album…don’t be surprised if/when Jamey Johnson is holding the trophy.

All I can see Taylor winning is Video if they CMA continues like they usually do. They will only give her album if they really are that hungry for sales.

Expect repeats from Rascal Flatts, Carrie, and Brad, and don’t be surprised if Brooks and Dunn takes Duo on their last year together.

The hottest ticket in the entire nation is Taylor Swift. The best songs that have come out on released CD’s are Taylor Swift’s.

To say it’s a good thing that the music is louder than her voice and has no heart is only a testament to the freedom of speech we have.

She writes and sings with more heart than just about anybody who ever has been anybody in the top of the music world’s history……

That’s exactly why she is breaking records…That is the simple reason. She can be felt.

but keep the entertainer seperate. i have complete respect for
her and her accomplishments but on stage, sorry.
i like her songs but on stage, nope!
there would not be 50% tickets sold if 13 years of age or less did not go. she will have many many more hits because what
a gifted songwriter, shes awesome, but heart, soul and sweat and
tears on stage, get with it, please