2011 in country music

none March 2012 This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 2011. 2011 2011 country music Events January 1 – Shania Twain marries Swiss businessman Frédéric Thiébaud in Puerto Rico, less than two weeks after announcing the two were engaged.http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/473818/shania-twain-marries-on-new-years-day Shania Twain Marries on New Year's Day Billboard January 2, 2011 January 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110103102738/http://www.billboard.com/ January 3, 2011 live Also on the same day, Kellie Pickler and songwriter Kyle Jacobs marry in the Caribbean.http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/473785/idol-alum-kellie-pickler-gets-married Idol Alum Kellie Pickler Gets Married Billboard January 4, 2011 January 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110103102738/http://www.billboard.com/ January 3, 2011 live January 11 – Jewel confirms to People Magazine that she and her husband, Ty Murray, are expecting their first child together.http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/473699/jewel-confirms-shes-pregnant-with-first-child Jewel Confirms She's Pregnant with First Child Billboard January 11, 2011 January 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110110194002/http://www.billboard.com/ January 10, 2011 live On March 11, Jewel and her unborn baby were unharmed after a collision with a firetruck near her current hometown of Stephenville, Texas.http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1659766/jewel-unborn-baby-survive-wreck-with-firetruck.jhtml Jewel, Unborn Baby Survive Wreck With Firetruck Country Music Television March 15, 2011 March 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110318024724/http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1659766/jewel-unborn-baby-survive-wreck-with-firetruck.jhtml dead Jewel would give birth to a son, Kase Townes Murray, on July 11. February 15 – Glen Campbell announces that he will release his final studio album in 2011 with a farewell concert tour to follow.http://www.theboot.com/2011/02/15/glen-campbell-final-album-farewell-tour/ Glen Campbell Plans Final Album, Farewell Tour AOL's The Boot February 21, 2011 February 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110219012901/http://www.theboot.com/2011/02/15/glen-campbell-final-album-farewell-tour/ live He also plans an acoustic-style greatest-hits album before officially retiring. March 18 – Billy Ray Cyrus confirms on The View that he has dropped his divorce and has begun to reconcile his family.http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472466/billy-ray-cyrus-drops-divorce-praises-hannah-montana Billy Ray Cyrus Drops Divorce, Praises Hannah Montana Billboard March 18, 2011 March 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110321095733/http://www.billboard.com/ March 21, 2011 live March 27 – Shania Twain is inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the Juno Awards.http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/shania-twain-says-shes-making-new-music-and-preparing-to-return-to-stage-118751509.html Shania Twain says she's making new music and preparing to return to stage The Canadian Press March 27, 2011 In a backstage interview, Twain confirms she is recording new music and preparing to go back on tour. April 19 – CMT and several other news sources confirm that actor Jeff Bridges has signed a recording contract with jazz music label Blue Note Records.http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1662262/jeff-bridges-signs-to-blue-note-records.jhtml CMT : News : Jeff Bridges signs to Blue Note Records Country Music Television April 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430175736/http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1662262/jeff-bridges-signs-to-blue-note-records.jhtml April 30, 2011 dead He will collaborate with producer T-Bone Burnett and would release his debut album in 2011. Bridges previously won an Oscar for his portrayal of a country music singer-songwriter. May 14 – Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are married at Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, Texas, after five years of dating.https://people.com/celebrity/miranda-lambert-and-blake-shelton-marry/ Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Marry! Bartolomeo Joey People May 15, 2011 May 15, 2011 October 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018222754/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20489773,00.html live May 23 – John Rich is selected as the winner of the fourth season of the Celebrity Apprentice over actress Marlee Matlin.http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/05/22/celebrity-apprentice-winner-marlee-matlin-john-rich/ 'Celebrity Apprentice': And the winner is... Ross Dalton Entertainment Weekly May 23, 2011 May 25 – Scotty McCreery wins the tenth-season competition of American Idol, becoming the second country music-focused artist (behind Carrie Underwood) to win. Runner-up Lauren Alaina is also rooted in country music. Days later, both sign lucrative contracts with Mercury Nashville Records.http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/06/american-idols-lauren-alaina-scotty-mccreery-sign-major-label-deals/ American Idol's Lauren Alaina & Scotty McCreery Sign Major-Label Deals! Eggenberger Nicole OK Magazine June 6, 2011 June 7, 2011 June 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110609080511/http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/06/american-idols-lauren-alaina-scotty-mccreery-sign-major-label-deals/ live June 4 – A house fire destroys the home of Trace Adkins and his family; his three youngest daughters and a dog, who were home when the fire started, escape safely.http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-05/entertainment/trace.adkins.fire_1_fire-safety-trace-adkins-yellow-ribbon?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ 'Trace Adkins loses home to fire, but safety plan saves kids, wife says Duke Alan CNN June 4, 2011 June 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110816080205/http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-05/entertainment/trace.adkins.fire_1_fire-safety-trace-adkins-yellow-ribbon?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ August 16, 2011 dead June 22 – Glen Campbell announces that he has Alzheimer's disease,http://www.tvguide.com/News/Glen-Campbell-Alzheimers-1034486.aspx?rss=breakingnews Glen Campbell Diagnosed with Alzheimer's TV Guide June 22, 2011 October 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021135331/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Glen-Campbell-Alzheimers-1034486.aspx?rss=breakingnews live having been diagnosed with the illness about six months prior. This news comes four months after Campbell announces his retirement from the music business. July 11 – Gloriana, a mixed quartet, announces the departure of Cheyenne Kimball.http://www.countryweekly.com/news/gloriana-s-cheyenne-kimball-exits-band Gloriana's Cheyenne Kimball Exits Band Country Weekly 2011-07-11 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110714055602/http://www.countryweekly.com/news/gloriana-s-cheyenne-kimball-exits-band July 14, 2011 The group is reduced to a trio at this point. July 15 – Bill Anderson celebrates his 50th Grand Ole Opry Anniversary August 4 – Jimmy C. Newman celebrates his 55th Grand Ole Opry anniversary August 12 – Miranda Lambert quest Carrie Underwood at the Capital Hoedown in Ottawa, Canada. August 13 – Seven people are killed and more than 45 people are injured when an outdoor stage collapses at the Indiana State Fair due to high winds at a concert featuring Sugarland.https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-08-13-indiana-state-fair-stage-collapse_n.htm Four dead after stage collapse at Ind. State Fair August 13, 2011 USA Today August 14, 2011 August 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110814060215/http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-08-13-indiana-state-fair-stage-collapse_n.htm live Neither the duo nor their opening act, Sara Bareilles, were on stage at the time of the collapse. August 25 – George Jones Celebrates his 55th Grand Ole Opry Anniversary October 3 – Hank Williams Jr.'s opening theme for Monday Night Football, "All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night", with its famous line, "Are you ready for some football?", is pulled from that night's program on ESPN, after Williams compared President Obama to Adolf Hitler on Fox & Friends. The song had been used in the show's opening broadcasts since 1989. The song would eventually return in 2017, with a remix featuring Florida Georgia Line and Jason Derulo. October 10 – Toby Keith releases "Red Solo Cup". The song becomes a major viral and crossover hit, with the music video acquiring more than 600,000 views on YouTube before the release of Keith's album Clancy's Tavern, and reaching #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Hot Country Songs chart, as well as being covered in the Glee episode "Hold On to Sixteen" two months later. November 3 – Keith Urban announces that he will undergo throat surgery to remove a polyp in his vocal cords. He subsequently cancels or postpones all public appearances until 2012.http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1673728/keith-urban-plans-throat-surgery.jhtml Keith Urban Plans Throat Surgery CMT News November 3, 2011 November 16, 2011 November 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111107002240/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1673728/keith-urban-plans-throat-surgery.jhtml dead November 29 – Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney at the CMT Artists of the Year. Top hits of the year The following songs placed within the Top 20 on the Hot Country Songs or Canada Country charts in 2011: List of Hot Country Songs number ones of 2011 List of number-one country singles of 2011 (Canada) USCANSingleArtistReference11Am I the Only OneDierks Bentleydierks bentley all Chart listing for "Am I the Only One" Billboard June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604025913/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 18—AmenEdens Edgeedens edge all Chart listing for "Amen" Billboard December 28, 201111Are You Gonna Kiss Me or NotThompson Squarehttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=thompson/ Chart listing for "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" Billboard January 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121140820/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=thompson/ January 21, 2011 live 35Back to DecemberTaylor Swifthttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=taylor/ Chart listing for "Back to December" Billboard December 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209192914/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=taylor/ December 9, 2010 live 32Baggage ClaimMiranda Lamberthttp://www.billboard.com/news#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-dance-club-play-country-1005324502.story Chart Highlights: Dance/Club Play, Country Songs & More Billboard August 22, 2011 November 30, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130200342/http://www.billboard.com/news#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-dance-club-play-country-1005324502.story live14Barefoot Blue Jean NightJake Owenjake owen all Chart listing for "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" Billboard June 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604230637/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 105Bleed RedRonnie Dunnhttp://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/billboardbiz/photos/pdf/country_update_0228.pdf Billboard Country Update for February 28, 2011 Billboard February 28, 2011 October 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005163856/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/billboardbiz/photos/pdf/country_update_0228.pdf dead610The Breath You TakeGeorge Straitgeorge strait all Chart listing for "The Breath You Take" Billboard August 25, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100825030551/http://www.billboard.com/%23/new-releases/songs August 25, 2010 live mdy 1221Bullets in the GunToby Keithhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=toby/ Chart listing for "Bullets in the Gun" Billboard November 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123193259/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=toby/ November 23, 2010 live 1511CamouflageBrad Paisleybrad paisley all Chart listing for "Camouflage" Billboard December 5, 201111Colder WeatherZac Brown Bandhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=zac/ Chart listing for "Colder Weather" Billboard February 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121141729/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=zac/ January 21, 2011 live 1935Cost of Livin'Ronnie Dunnronnie dunn all Chart listing for "Cost of Livin'" Billboard October 4, 2011410Country Girl (Shake It for Me)Luke Bryanluke bryan all Chart listing for "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" Billboard May 10, 201117Country Must Be Country WideBrantley Gilbertbrantley gilbert all Chart listing for "Country Must Be Country Wide" Billboard August 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 14Crazy GirlEli Young Bandeli young band all Chart listing for "Crazy Girl" Billboard June 28, 201114Dirt Road AnthemJason Aldeanhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ Chart listing for "Dirt Road Anthem" Billboard May 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110331172756/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ March 31, 2011 live 11Don't You Wanna StayJason Aldean with Kelly Clarksonhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ Chart listing for "Don't You Wanna Stay" Billboard January 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110120130458/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ January 20, 2011 live 325EasyRascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfieldrascal flatts all Chart listing for "Easy" Billboard September 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1446Family ManCraig Campbell11Felt Good on My LipsTim McGrawtim mcgraw Country Songs Tim McGraw Album & Song Chart History Billboard October 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101026000312/http://www.billboard.com/ October 26, 2010 live mdy 1029From a Table AwaySunny Sweeneyhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=sunny/ Chart listing for "From a Table Away" Billboard December 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209194219/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=sunny/ December 9, 2010 live 1746Georgia ClayJosh Kelleyhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=josh/ Chart listing for "Georgia Clay" Billboard March 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329204909/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=josh/ March 29, 2011 live 11God Gave Me YouBlake Sheltonblake shelton all Chart listing for "God Gave Me You" Billboard August 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 12Heart Like MineMiranda Lamberthttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=miranda/ Chart listing for "Heart Like Mine" Billboard February 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121141734/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=miranda/ January 21, 2011 live 64Hello WorldLady Antebellumhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=lady/ Chart listing for "Hello World" Billboard November 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123193158/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=lady/ November 23, 2010 live 22Here for a Good TimeGeorge Straitgeorge strait all Chart listing for "Here for a Good Time" Billboard August 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1334HomeboyEric Churcheric church all Chart listing for "Homeboy" Billboard June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604025913/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 11Honey BeeBlake Sheltonblake shelton all Chart listing for "Honey Bee" Billboard April 26, 20111438I Can't Love You BackEaston Corbineaston corbin all Chart listing for "I Can't Love You Back" Billboard March 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329170708/http://www.billboard.com/ March 29, 2011 live 1743I Got Nothin'Darius Ruckerdarius rucker all Chart listing for "I Got Nothin'" Billboard September 27, 2011812I Got YouThompson Squarethompson square all Chart listing for "I Got You" Billboard August 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1515I Love You This BigScotty McCreeryscotty mccreery all Chart listing for "I Love You This Big" Billboard June 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629191440/http://www.billboard.com/ June 29, 2011 live21I Won't Let GoRascal Flattsrascal flatts all Chart listing for "I Won't Let Go" Billboard February 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110226053157/http://www.billboard.com/ February 26, 2011 live mdy 18—I Wouldn't Be a ManJosh Turnerjosh turner all Chart listing for "I Wouldn't Be a Man" Billboard June 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110614094455/http://www.billboard.com/ June 14, 2011 live mdy 14If Heaven Wasn't So Far AwayJustin Moorejustin moore all Chart listing for "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" Billboard April 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110408093344/http://www.billboard.com/ April 8, 2011 live 11Just a KissLady Antebellumhttp://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-pop-dance-club-play-songs-1005185612.story Chart Highlights: Pop, Dance/Club Play Songs & More Billboard May 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514014112/http://www.billboard.com/ May 14, 2011 live619Just Fishin'Trace Adkinstrace adkins all Chart listing for "Just Fishin'" Billboard June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604025913/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 11Keep Me in MindZac Brown Band 11Knee DeepZac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffettzac brown band all Chart listing for "Knee Deep" Billboard May 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110523202633/http://www.billboard.com/ May 23, 2011 live mdy 13Let Me Down EasyBilly Curringtonbilly currington all Chart listing for "Let Me Down Easy" Billboard December 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209193044/http://www.billboard.com/ December 9, 2010 live 16A Little Bit StrongerSara Evanssara evans all Chart listing for "A Little Bit Stronger" Billboard February 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329170624/http://www.billboard.com/ March 29, 2011 live 1113Little MissSugarlandsugarland all Chart listing for "Little Miss" Billboard January 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110120131408/sugarland all January 20, 2011 live mdy 11Live a LittleKenny Chesneykenny chesney Country Songs Kenny Chesney Album & Song Chart History Billboard February 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110227164929/http://www.billboard.com/ February 27, 2011 live mdy 11Long Hot SummerKeith Urbankeith urban all Chart listing for "Long Hot Summer" Billboard August 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1940Look It UpAshton Shepherd 19—Love Don't RunSteve Holy 116Love Done GoneBilly Curringtonbilly currington all Chart listing for "Love Done Gone" Billboard June 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629191440/http://www.billboard.com/ June 29, 2011 live1—Made in AmericaToby Keithtoby keith all Chart listing for "Made in America" Billboard July 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110712031802/http://www.billboard.com/ July 12, 2011 live mdy 210Mama's SongCarrie Underwoodhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=carrie/ Chart listing for "Mama's Song" Billboard September 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101027183708/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=carrie/ October 27, 2010 live 22MeanTaylor Swifttaylor swift all Chart listing for "Mean" Billboard March 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329171301/http://www.billboard.com/ March 29, 2011 live 213My Kinda PartyJason Aldeanhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ Chart listing for "My Kinda Party" Billboard September 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101027050048/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jason/ October 27, 2010 live 11Old AlabamaBrad Paisley featuring Alabamabrad paisley all Chart listing for "Old Alabama" Billboard April 19, 20111326One More Drinkin' SongJerrod Niemannjerrod niemann all Chart listing for "One More Drinkin' Song" Billboard August 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 22Put You in a SongKeith Urbankeith urban Country Songs Keith Urban Chart History Billboard October 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101110014535/http://www.billboard.com/artist/keith-urban/241828 November 10, 2010 live mdy 11Remind MeBrad Paisley duet with Carrie Underwoodbrad paisley all Chart listing for "Remind Me" Billboard June 28, 20111739The Shape I'm InJoe Nicholshttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=joe/ Chart listing for "The Shape I'm In" Billboard February 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110121141727/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=joe/ January 21, 2011 live 1639Smoke a Little SmokeEric Churchhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=eric/ Chart listing for "Smoke a Little Smoke" Billboard November 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123193225/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=eric/ November 23, 2010 live 14Someone Else Calling You BabyLuke Bryanluke bryan all Chart listing for "Someone Else Calling You Baby" Billboard October 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024110304/http://www.billboard.com/charts October 24, 2010 live mdy 1214Somewhere ElseToby Keithtoby keith all Chart listing for "Somewhere Else" Billboard April 19, 201111Somewhere with YouKenny Chesneyhttp://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-pop-country-songs-more-1004125825.story?tag=hpfeed Chart Highlights: Pop, Country Songs & More Billboard Nielsen Company November 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101108013221/http://www.billboard.com/ November 8, 2010 live13Sparks FlyTaylor Swifttaylor swift all Chart listing for "Sparks Fly" Billboard August 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 11Take a Back RoadRodney Atkinsrodney atkins all Chart listing for "Take a Back Road" Billboard July 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706040137/http://www.billboard.com/ July 6, 2011 live mdy 21Tattoos on This TownJason Aldeanjason aldean all Chart listing for "Tattoos on This Town" Billboard September 27, 20111733Teenage DaughtersMartina McBridemartina mcbride all Chart listing for "Teenage Daughters" Billboard June 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604025913/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 14ThisDarius Ruckerhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=darius/ Chart listing for "This" Billboard January 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110120130610/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=darius/ January 20, 2011 live 21This Is Country MusicBrad Paisleyhttp://www.billboard.com/charts#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-pop-dance-club-play-songs-1004134550.story Chart Highlights: Pop, Dance/Club Play Songs & More Billboard December 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209194700/http://www.billboard.com/charts December 9, 2010 live113TomorrowChris Youngchris young Country Songs Chris Young Chart History Billboard March 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110305173929/http://www.billboard.com/charts March 5, 2011 live mdy 11Turn On the RadioRebareba all Chart listing for "Turn On the Radio" Billboard September 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100913150859/http://www.billboard.com/ September 13, 2010 live mdy 16VoicesChris Youngchris young all Chart listing for "Voices" Billboard November 2, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101101194407/http://www.billboard.com/ November 1, 2010 live mdy 11We Owned the NightLady Antebellum 428What Do You WantJerrod Niemannhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jerrod/ Chart listing for "What Do You Want" Billboard December 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101209194224/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=jerrod/ December 9, 2010 live 13Who Are You When I'm Not LookingBlake Sheltonhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=blake/ Chart listing for "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" Billboard November 30, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130192945/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=blake/ November 30, 2010 live 1523WildflowerThe JaneDear Girlshttp://cclamp.radioandrecords.com/RRWebSite20/Members/Charts.aspx?ChartId=4 Billboard Country National Airplay Billboard December 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101205133755/http://cclamp.radioandrecords.com/rrwebsite20/Members/Charts.aspx?ChartId=4 December 5, 2010 dead mdy-all12Without YouKeith Urbanhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=keith/ Chart listing for "Without You" Billboard March 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329170654/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=keith/ March 29, 2011 live 35You and TequilaKenny Chesney featuring Grace Potterkenny chesney all Chart listing for "You and Tequila" Billboard June 28, 2011217You LieThe Band Perryhttp://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=the/ Chart listing for "You Lie" Billboard March 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110329170637/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=the/ March 29, 2011 dead Top new album releases The following albums placed within the Top 50 on the Top Country Albums charts in 2011: List of Top Country Albums number ones of 2011 US Album Artist Record label Release date Reference 9 American Idol Season 10 Lauren Alaina 19/Interscope May 24 3 American Idol Season 10 Scotty McCreery 19/Interscope May 24 6 American Idol Season 10: Highlights (EP) Lauren Alaina 19/Interscope/Mercury Nashville June 28 2 American Idol Season 10: Highlights (EP) Scotty McCreery 19/Interscope/Mercury Nashville June 28 4 Anniversary Celebration Randy Travis Warner Bros. Nashville June 7 1 Barefoot Blue Jean Night Jake Owen RCA Nashville August 30jake owen all Chart listing for Barefoot Blue Jean Night Billboard September 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1 Chief Eric Church EMI Music Nashville July 26eric church all Chart listing for Chief Billboard August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1 Clancy's Tavern Toby Keith Show Dog – Universal Records October 25 1 Clear as Day Scotty McCreery 19/Interscope/Mercury Nashville October 4scotty mccreery all Chart listing for Clear as Day Billboard October 13, 2011 7 Concrete Sunny Sweeney Republic Nashville August 23sunny sweeney all Chart listing for Concrete Billboard September 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 7 Donny & Marie Donny & Marie MPCA May 3 10 Double-Wide Dream Casey Donahew Band Almost Country October 25 4 Eleven Martina McBride Republic Nashville October 11 3 Every Chance I Get Colt Ford Average Joe's May 3colt ford all Chart listing for Every Chance I Get Billboard May 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110512203043/http://www.billboard.com/ May 12, 2011 live mdy 4 Footloose soundtrack Various Artists Atlantic/Warner Bros. Nashville September 27soundtrack all Chart listing for Footloose Billboard October 6, 2011 1 Four the Record Miranda Lambert RCA Nashville November 1miranda lambert all Chart listing for Four the Record Billboard November 10, 2011 6 Ghost on the Canvas Glen Campbell Surfdog August 30glen campbell all Chart listing for Ghost on the Canvas Billboard September 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 4 Guitar Slinger Vince Gill MCA Nashville October 25vince gill all Chart listing for Guitar Slinger Billboard November 3, 2011 3 Hard Bargain Emmylou Harris Nonesuch April 26 1 Hell on Heels Pistol Annies Columbia Nashville August 23pistol annies all Chart listing for Hell On Heels Billboard September 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 1 Here for a Good Time George Strait MCA Nashville September 6george strait all Chart listing for Here for a Good Time Billboard September 15, 2011 10 Hillbilly Joker Hank Williams III Curb May 17 1 Hunter Hayes Hunter Hayes Atlantic Nashville October 11 4 I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive Steve Earle New West April 26 10 The JaneDear Girls The JaneDear Girls Warner Bros. Nashville February 1the janedear girls all Chart listing for The JaneDear Girls Billboard February 10, 2011 10 Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges Blue Note August 16jeff bridges all Chart listing for Jeff Bridges Billboard August 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 7 Lady and Gentlemen LeAnn Rimes Asylum-Curb September 27 3 Life at Best Eli Young Band Republic Nashville August 16 7 The Love of God Kenny Rogers Cracker Barrel March 7 2 Neon Chris Young RCA Nashville July 12chris young all Chart listing for Neon Billboard July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045102/http://www.billboard.com/ July 21, 2011 live mdy 3 Now That's What I Call Country Volume 4 Various Artists Universal Music June 14 1 Own the Night Lady Antebellum Capitol Nashville September 13 1 Outlaws Like Me Justin Moore Valory Music Group June 21 1 Paper Airplane Alison Krauss & Union Station Rounder April 12 2 Proud to Be Here Trace Adkins Show Dog-Universal August 2trace adkins all Chart listing for Proud to Be Here Billboard August 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 9 Rebels on the Run Montgomery Gentry Average Joe's October 18 1 Red River Blue Blake Shelton Warner Bros. Nashville July 12blake shelton all Chart listing for Red River Blue Billboard July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045102/http://www.billboard.com/ July 21, 2011 live mdy 1 Ronnie Dunn Ronnie Dunn Arista Nashville June 7 8 The Sound of a Million Dreams David Nail MCA Nashville November 15david nail all Chart listing for The Sound Of A Million Dreams Billboard November 24, 2011 2 Speak Now World Tour – Live Taylor Swift Big Machine November 21 6 Spring Break 3...It's a Shore Thing (EP) Luke Bryan Capitol Nashville March 1 3 Steel Magnolia Steel Magnolia Big Machine January 11steel magnolia all Chart listing for Steel Magnolia Billboard January 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110120130702/http://www.billboard.com/ January 20, 2011 live 1 Stronger Sara Evans RCA Nashville March 8 1 Tailgates & Tanlines Luke Bryan Capitol Nashville August 9luke bryan all Chart listing for Tailgates & Tanlines Billboard August 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 3 Take a Back Road Rodney Atkins Curb October 4rodney atkins all Chart listing for Take a Back Road Billboard October 13, 2011 1 This Is Country Music Brad Paisley Arista Nashville May 23brad paisley all Chart listing for This Is Country Music Billboard June 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604025913/http://www.billboard.com/ June 4, 2011 live mdy 3 Thompson Square Thompson Square Stoney Creek February 8thompson square all Chart listing for Thompson Square Billboard February 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110226053157/http://www.billboard.com/ February 26, 2011 live mdy 1 Town Line Aaron Lewis Stroudavarious March 1 2 Wildflower Lauren Alaina 19/Interscope/Mercury Nashville October 11 Other top albums US Album Artist Record label Release date Reference 45 10 Great Skits Roy D. Mercer Capitol Nashville April 5 43 1978 December Sonia Leigh Southern Ground September 27sonia leigh all Chart listing for 1978 December Billboard October 6, 2011 19 The Academy of Country Music Awards:2011 ACM Spotlight 'ZinePak Various Artists ZinePak LLC/Walmart March 22 32 The Best of Rascal Flatts Live Rascal Flatts Hollywood November 8 11 Better Day Dolly Parton Dolly June 28dolly parton all Chart listing for Better Day Billboard July 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706040137/http://www.billboard.com/ July 6, 2011 live mdy 42 Bootleg Volume III Johnny Cash Sony Legacy October 11 17 The Broken Record Corey Smith Average Joe's June 21corey smith all Chart listing for Broken Record Billboard June 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629191440/http://www.billboard.com/ June 29, 2011 live 13 Caldwell County (EP) Eric Church Capitol Nashville January 18 19 Chippin' Away Kevin Fowler Average Joe's August 9kevin fowler all Chart listing for Chippin' Away Billboard August 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 44 Christmas Today's Country Volume One Various Artists Curb September 27 38 Country Christmas Various Artists Sony Music Special Products September 20 23 Country Classics with a Bluegrass Spin The Grascals Cracker Barrel January 10 14 Craig Campbell Craig Campbell Bigger Picture April 5 24 Crazy Girl (EP) Eli Young Band Republic Nashville May 3eli young band all Chart listing for Crazy Girl (EP) Billboard May 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110512203043/http://www.billboard.com/ May 12, 2011 live mdy 42 The Dreaming Fields Matraca Berg Dualtone May 17matraca berg all Chart listing for The Dreaming Fields Billboard May 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110526040752/http://www.billboard.com/ May 26, 2011 live mdy 26 Firewater Whiskey Myers Wiggy Thump April 26 40 For the Kids (EP) John Rich Warner Bros. Nashville May 17 33 Frankie Ballard Frankie Ballard Warner Bros. Nashville May 24 33 From Memphis to Hollywood Johnny Cash Columbia/Legacy February 22 16 Georgia Clay Josh Kelley MCA Nashville March 22josh kelley all Chart listing for Georgia Clay Billboard March 31, 2011 14 Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town Hank Williams III Megaforce/Hank3 September 6 20 Good Luck & True Love Reckless Kelly No Big Deal/Red Eye September 13reckless kelly all Chart listing for Good Luck & True Love Billboard September 22, 2011 12 Greatest Hits Joe Nichols Show Dog-Universal January 25joe nichols all Chart listing for Greatest Hits Billboard February 3, 2011 39 Hits George Jones Bandit February 15 24 I'm American Billy Ray Cyrus Buena Vista June 28billy ray cyrus all Chart listing for I'm American Billboard July 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110706040137/http://www.billboard.com/ July 6, 2011 live mdy 41 I Hate You, I Love You Emily West Emily West December 20 34 I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection The Judds Curb April 5 22 Icon Billy Currington Mercury Nashville March 22 14 Icon George Strait MCA Nashville September 13 20 Icon Josh Turner MCA Nashville March 22 44 Icon Conway Twitty MCA Nashville May 24 35 Icon 2 George Strait MCA Nashville November 8 19 It's All Good Joe Nichols Show Dog-Universal November 8joe nichols all Chart listing for It's All Good Billboard November 17, 2011 16 It's Only Natural The Oak Ridge Boys Cracker Barrell September 19 12 KMAG YOYO Hayes Carll Lost Highway February 15 32 Little Bird Kasey Chambers Sugar Hill July 12kasey chambers all Chart listing for Little Bird Billboard July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045102/http://www.billboard.com/ July 21, 2011 live mdy 11 The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams Various Artists CMF/Columbia Nashville October 4 30 Love Don't Run Steve Holy Curb September 13 37 The Majestic Silver Strings Buddy Miller New West March 1 50 The Monument Singles – A-Sides (1960–1964) Roy Orbison Legacy April 26 20 Mud Digger: Volume 2 Various Artists Average Joe's July 19 22 The Music Inside: A CollaborationDedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume One Various Artists Scatter/Valory Music Co. February 8 22 Nick 13 Nick 13 Sugar Hill June 7nick 13 all Chart listing for Nick 13 Billboard June 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110614094455/http://www.billboard.com/ June 14, 2011 live mdy 33 Numbers Jason Michael Carroll QuarterBack/GrassRoots/Cracker Barrel July 25jason michael carroll all Chart listing for Numbers Billboard August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 12 Opus Collection Roy Orbison Legacy May 10 36 Raise My Glass Micky & the Motorcars Smith Music Group August 9micky & the motorcars all Chart listing for Raise My Glass Billboard August 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 26 Rancho Alto Jason Boland & the Stragglers Proud Souls October 4 43 Randy Montana Randy Montana Mercury Nashville July 26randy montana all Chart listing for Randy Montana Billboard August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 11 Randy Travis Randy Travis Cracker Barrel May 2randy travis all Chart listing for Randy Travis Billboard May 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110512203043/http://www.billboard.com/ May 12, 2011 live mdy 21 Ready for Confetti Robert Earl Keen Lost Highway August 30 39 Redemption Josh Gracin Average Joe's November 8 47 A Redneck Christmas Slidawg and the Redneck Ramblers Sonoma September 27 40 Remember Me, Vol. 1 Willie Nelson R&J November 21 35 Rich Rocks (EP) John Rich Warner Bros. Nashville May 17 46 Satisfied at Last Joe Ely Redeye June 7joe ely all Chart listing for Satisfied at Last Billboard June 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110614094455/http://www.billboard.com/ June 14, 2011 live mdy 34 Sleep with One Eye Open Chris Thile & Michael Daves Nonesuch May 10 14 Some Lessons Learned Kristin Chenoweth Sony Masterworks September 13 29 Songs and Stories Guy Clark Dualtone August 16guy clark all Chart listing for Songs and Stories Billboard August 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 41 Sunny Sweeney (EP) Sunny Sweeney Republic Nashville January 18 43 Take the High Road The Blind Boys of Alabama Saguaro Road May 3 13 This Is Indian Land Cody Canada Underground Sound June 21http://www.billboard.com#/album/cody-canada-the-departed/this-is-indian-land/1500250 Chart listing for This Is Indian Land Billboard June 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629191440/http://www.billboard.com/ June 29, 2011 live 38 Top 50 Hottest Country Hits NOW Modern Country Heroes Big Eye Music October 1 15 Velvet Stoney LaRue B Side August 30stoney larue all Chart listing for Velvet Billboard September 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050908/http://www.billboard.com/ July 29, 2011 live mdy 39 A Very Country Christmas (EP) Various Artists Arista Nashville October 11 11 Where Country Grows Ashton Shepherd MCA Nashville July 12ashton shepherd all Chart listing for Where Country Grows Billboard July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721045102/http://www.billboard.com/ July 21, 2011 live mdy 48 Wild Together Carter's Chord Show Dog-Universal May 24 30 Working in Tennessee Merle Haggard Vanguard Records October 4 Deaths January 10 – Margaret Whiting, 86, female country and pop vocalist of the 1940s and early 1950s. (natural causes) January 19 – James O'Gwynn, 82, singer of the late 1950s and early 1960s, best known for his hit "My Name Is Mud." January 26 – Charlie Louvin, 83, singer/songwriter who teamed with brother Ira as The Louvin Brothers, and became a star in his own right after Ira's death. (pancreatic cancer) March 17 – Ferlin Husky, 85, singer/songwriter of the 1950s and 1960s who had hits with "Gone" and "Wings of a Dove." (congestive heart failure) March 30 – Harley Allen, 55, songwriter, writer of several country songs such as "The Baby" and "Awful, Beautiful Life." (lung cancer) March 31 – Mel McDaniel, 68, Grand Ole Opry member and singer of several major hits in the 1980s including the No. 1 single, "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On," in 1985. (cancer) July 29 – Jack Barlow, 87, singer of several hits in the 1960s such as "I Love Country Music" and "Catch the Wind." August 7 – Marshall Grant, 83, bassist of Johnny Cash's original backing duo, The Tennessee Two. August 10 – Billy Grammer, 85, Grand Ole Opry member best known for his hit "Gotta Travel On." (natural causes) September 12 – Don Wayne, 78, songwriter who wrote "Country Bumpkin." (cancer) September 13 – Wilma Lee Cooper, 90, Grand Ole Opry member. (natural causes) September 27 – Johnnie Wright, 97, singer/songwriter who was part of Johnnie and Jack and husband of Kitty Wells. (natural causes) September 27 – Johnny "Country" Mathis, 80, singer/songwriter and member of Jimmy & Johnny, but not confused to the pop crooner. (pneumonia) October 12 – Joel "Taz" DiGregorio, 67, keyboardist for The Charlie Daniels Band. (car accident) October 31 – Liz Anderson, 81, singer/songwriter wrote Merle Haggard's The Fugitive and is the mother of Lynn. (heart and lung disease) December 14 – Billie Jo Spears, 74, singer of several major hits in the 1970s including the No. 1 single, "Blanket on the Ground," in 1975. (cancer) Hall of Fame Inductees Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees Del McCoury George Shuffler Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Bobby Braddock Reba McEntire Jean Shepard Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Bill Langstroth Michelle Wright Major awards Academy of Country Music (presented April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada) Entertainer of the Year – Taylor Swift Top Male Vocalist – Blake Shelton Top Female Vocalist – Miranda Lambert Top Vocal Group – Lady Antebellum Top Vocal Duo – Thompson Square Top New Artist – Scotty McCreery Album of the Year – Four the Record, Miranda Lambert Single Record of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Song of the Year – "Crazy Girl", Eli Young Band Video of the Year – "Red Solo Cup", Toby Keith Vocal Event of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson ACM Honors Career Achievement Award – Reba McEntire Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award – Garth Brooks Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award – Larry Gatlin Jim Reeves International Award – Taylor Swift Mae Boren Axton Award – John Dorris Poet's Award – Hank Cochran Poet's Award – Tom T. Hall Tex Ritter Film Award – Country Strong Americana Music Honors & Awards Album of the Year – Band of Joy (Robert Plant) Artist of the Year – Buddy Miller Duo/Group of the Year – The Avett Brothers Song of the Year – "Harlem River Blues" (Justin Townes Earle) Emerging Artist of the Year – Mumford & Sons Instrumentalist of the Year – Buddy Miller Lifetime Achievement: Trailblazer – Bob Harris Lifetime Achievement: Songwriting – Lucinda Williams Lifetime Achievement: Performance – Gregg Allman Lifetime Achievement: Instrumentalist – Jerry Douglas Lifetime Achievement: Executive – Rick Hall American Music Awards (presented in Los Angeles on November 20, 2011) Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift Favorite Country Female Artist – Taylor Swift Favorite Country Male Artist – Blake Shelton Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group – Lady Antebellum Favorite Country Album – Speak Now by Taylor Swift American Country Awards (presented December 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada) Artist of the Year – Jason Aldean Female Artist of the Year – Carrie Underwood Male Artist of the Year – Brad Paisley Group/Duo of the Year – Lady Antebellum Touring Artist of the Year – Jason Aldean Album of the Year – My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Chris Young New Artist of the Year – Scotty McCreery Single of the Year – "Voices", Chris Young Female Single of the Year – "Mama's Song", Carrie Underwood Male Single of the Year – "My Kinda Party", Jason Aldean Duo/Group Single of the Year – "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square Breakthrough Single of the Year – "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square Single by a Vocal Collaboration – "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson Music Video of the Year – "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking", Blake Shelton Female Music Video of the Year – "Mama's Song", Carrie Underwood Male Music Video of the Year – "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking", Blake Shelton Duo/Group Music Video of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson Breakthrough Music Video of the Year – "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square American Music Awards (presented November 20 in Los Angeles) Favorite Male Country Artist – Blake Shelton Favorite Female Country Artist – Taylor Swift Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group – Lady Antebellum Favorite Country Album – Speak Now, Taylor Swift ARIA Awards (presented in Sydney on November 27, 2011) Best Country Album – Little Bird (Kasey Chambers) Canadian Country Music Association (presented September 12 in Hamilton) Fans' Choice Award – Johnny Reid Male Artist of the Year – Johnny Reid Female Artist of the Year – Terri Clark Group or Duo of the Year – Hey Romeo Songwriter(s) of the Year – "Trail in Life", written by Dean Brody Single of the Year – "Trail in Life", Dean Brody Album of the Year – Trail in Life, Dean Brody Top Selling Album – Speak Now, Taylor Swift Top Selling Canadian Album – A Place Called Love, Johnny Reid CMT Video of the Year – "Today I'm Gonna Try and Change the World", Johnny Reid Rising Star Award – Chad Brownlee Roots Artist or Group of the Year – Jimmy Rankin Country Music Association (presented November 9 in Nashville) Single of the Year – "If I Die Young", The Band Perry Song of the Year – "If I Die Young", Kimberly Perry Vocal Group of the Year – Lady Antebellum New Artist of the Year – The Band Perry Album of the Year – My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean Musician of the Year – Mac McAnally Vocal Duo of the Year – Sugarland Music Video of the Year – "You and Tequila", Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter Male Vocalist of the Year – Blake Shelton Female Vocalist of the Year – Miranda Lambert Musical Event of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson Entertainer of the Year – Taylor Swift CMT Music Awards (presented June 8 in Nashville) Video of the Year – "Mine", Taylor Swift Male Video of the Year – "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking", Blake Shelton Female Video of the Year – "The House That Built Me", Miranda Lambert Group Video of the Year – "Hello World", Lady Antebellum Duo Video of the Year – "Stuck Like Glue", Sugarland USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year – "If I Die Young", The Band Perry Collaborative Video of the Year – "That Should Be Me", Justin Bieber and Rascal Flatts Performance of the Year – "Margaritaville", Jimmy Buffett featuring Zac Brown Band from CMT Crossroads Web Video of the Year – "Kiss My Country Ass", Blake Shelton Video Director of the Year – Trey Fanjoy Nationwide Is On Your Side Award – The Band Perry CMT Artists of the Year (presented December 13 in Nashville)https://musicrow.com/2011/11/2nd-cmt-artist-awards-show-soars/ 2nd CMT Artist Awards Show Soars November 30, 2011 September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190926123321/https://musicrow.com/2011/11/2nd-cmt-artist-awards-show-soars/ live Jason Aldean Kenny Chesney Lady Antebellum Brad Paisley Taylor Swift Grammy Awards (presented February 12, 2012) Best Country Solo Performance – "Mean", Taylor Swift Best Country Duo/Group Performance – "Barton Hollow", The Civil Wars Best Country Song – "Mean", Taylor Swift Best Country Album – Own the Night, Lady Antebellum Best Bluegrass Album – Paper Airplane, Alison Krauss & Union Station Juno Awards (presented April 1, 2012 in Ottawa) Country Album of the Year – Roots and Wings, Terri Clark Hollywood Walk of Fame Star who were honored in 2011 Melissa Etheridge and Shania Twain References 2 Other links Country Music Association Inductees of the Country Music Hall of Fame Country Category:Country music by year