CMA Awards 2010, 10 Reasons to Get Excited for Country Music's Biggest Night

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          o celebs:
          o Alan Jackson
          o Blake Shelton
          o Brad Paisley
          o Carrie Underwood
          o Dierks Bentley
          o Faith Hill
          o George Strait
          o Gwyneth Paltrow
          o Jeff Gordon
          o Kate Middleton
          o Keith Urban
          o Kenny Chesney
          o Kim Kardashian
          o Martina McBride
          o Miranda Lambert
          o Nicole Kidman
          o Prince
          o Shania Twain
          o Sheryl Crow
          o Taylor Swift
          o Tim McGraw

Are you ready for the 2010 CMA Awards? It's country music's biggest night at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and the singers set the stage to honor the industry's most talented artists. It goes without saying that we're excited to see what nominees win the CMA titles, but what are some other reasons to get excited for the awards show? There are at least 10 good reasons besides the obvious to watch the 2010 CMAs.

10 Reasons to Get Excited for the 2010 CMA Awards

1. Red Carpet Arrivals. First impression means everything when the country music stars strut their stuff on the red carpet. It's a scene of elegant gowns, trendy styles, gorgeous shoes, and stunning hair. The men are just as fun to watch because of the western apparel they choose. Long coats, cowboy hats, and cowboy boots. The men are just as hot as the women.

2. Carrie Underwood Wardrobe Changes. Carrie Underwood's costume changes are as much a part of the CMAs as the the awards themselves. Women find Carrie the main reason to check the CMA reviews the next day on the Internet. They just can't get enough of Carrie's wardrobe the first time. Underwood changed a total of six times in 2008 and seven times in 2009. Her CMA Awards co-host, Brad Paisley, said her clothes are the main reason for him being there.

"I get to be zipper tech," he told the Associated Press. "I'm the guy that's there to make sure the thing is all the way up. That's probably the most important job I have at this event. I'm hoping to not let her down."

3. CMA Presenters. Presenters for the CMAs add to the entertainment of the awards show. You see country star favorites and guest appearances. Ty Pennington of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will be on the 44th Annual CMAs along with JoAnna Garcia of "Better With You." NASCAR champion, Jeff Gordon will add to the guest list. It's also an exciting platform for returning artists we haven't seen in a while. In 2008, Shania Twain made her first public appearance since her divorce from Mutt Lange and was the talk of the CMA Awards.

4. CMA Performances. An impressive list of CMA performances will be on this year's awards show. That's a huge reason to get excited for the show. This year Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, and Reba among others will entertain the crowd and viewers.

5. Debut Performances. If the clothes and country stars aren't reason enough to turn on the CMA Awards, think about the special debut performances reserved especially for this event. Gwyneth Paltrow and Vince Gill will make their singing debut at the 2010 CMAs, as well as Alan Jackson and the Zac Brown Band.

6. Saluting Country Legends. Every year there's a tribute by today's country music artists to legends that inspired them. In 2009 a tribute to Barbara Mandrell was performed by Martina McBride. This year Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow will perform a duet saluting Loretta Lynn's 50th Anniversary in the country music industry.

7. Entertainer of the Year. The most exciting category of the CMA Awards is the Entertainer of the Year Award. It's the most coveted title in country music and it's reserved as one of the final announcements of the night. Nominees to win in 2010 are Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown.

8. Famous Country Artists Under One Roof. It's not often you see the world of country music in one place and the CMAs are certainly reason for the artists to come together.

9. Who to Watch for Next Year. One thing that's true in all awards shows is the fact you learn more about the celebrities and what they have to offer. At the CMA Awards viewers get a glimpse of music newcomers in a way they hadn't before seeing the show. Country music has plenty of room for new stars and a lot of them are seen at the CMA Awards.

10. Country Music Couples. Singers in country music are busy with their own concert tours and other projects which keep them apart. When the CMAs hit, there's only place couples the couples are excited to be. Fans get to see Faith Hill with Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, and Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. Will Carrie Underwood's new husband, Mike Fisher be there, too?

Those are the 10 top reasons to get excited for the 2010 CMA Awards. The awards will air on ABC Wednesday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m., ET.

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