2013 CMA Awards Program Book

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NomiNaTed arTisTs the 47th annual cma awards

F lo r i da G e o r g ia L i n e

vocal duo, new artist, single and musical event of the year Nashville experieNce

The duo met at Belmont University in Nashville. After graduation, they played gigs across the country and eventually signed with Republic Nashville in 2012. FirsT Big hiT “Cruise” reached No. 1 in 2013. “social” sceNe Partnered with Grainger and the company’s “Tools sweepstakes for concert tickets at 20 shows.

photo: Adam Taylor

for Tomorrow Scholarship Program.” Featured

Vi nce G i ll

musical event of the year Nashville experieNce Signed with RCA Records in 1983 and moved to Nashville. His album debuted in 1984. FirsT Big hiT “Oklahoma Borderline” reached No. 9 in 1985. “social” sceNe a video of gill confronting the notorious Westboro Baptist Church protestors outside of one of his concerts recently went viral, and was picked up by national news outlets Usa Today,

Huffington Post, The Hollywood Reporter

photo: Jim Wright

and more.

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