NASHVILLE, TN. (Webster PR) - 'Hey, Country
Music is great in all states—whether in New York, LA,
Texas or Nashville. I think it's great! If I receive the honor to be nominated not only will I be happy to receive the nomination, I'll be happy in the invitation--because I love New York--and so will my wife! Think of all of the wives who will be happy to have a reason to go to New York, not only to get all gussied up for the awards show, but to pick up some Louis Vuitton knock-offs while they're there!'
Mark released his single 'I'm A Saint' on October 11 and it entered the Billboard Chart at No. 40.
Ricochet's Dwayne Dupuy responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'I am sad to see the CMA's move to NY simply because Nashville is the home of Country music! I don't think we'd see the MTV awards show or the Grammy's come to Nashville, so, why are the CMA's going to NY? Besides that, it's a lot further for us to drive!'
Crystal Gayle responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'As far back as I can remember, the CMA's have been held here in Nashville. But, moving the awards show to New York is a reflection of change - change in not only the country music format, but the country music business. The move to New York is a representation of change and growth. If we can go to NY to introduce country music to a new audience to expand our audience, then I support it as long as we all remember that Nashville will forever remain Country Music's home.'
Lee Greenwood responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'Why would you do this? Everyone considers the home of country music to be Nashville, Tennessee. You're going to shoot yourself in the foot and rip out the roots of country music for all who have made it a southern tradition.'
Brad Cotter responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'I don't really enjoy Red Carpet events, but I think the decision to move the CMA's to New York will really upset a lot of people who hold country music, and all the traditions it encompasses, in the highest regards. It's a slap in the face to Nashville after all she's done for the CMA's.'
Rhett Akins responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'I'm torn on the decision to move the CMA's to New York because in one sense, I like the idea of making the CMA's a bigger event and having the event in New York City would raise the bar and the amount of attention the music industry and fans place on country music. However, on the other hand, why can't we bring the atmosphere and attention associated with having an awards show on location in New York to Nashville, TN? I think that the great thing about having the event in Nashville is that everyone can feel the passion for country music. I hope that doesn't get lost in the move to New York!'
Daryle Singletary responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'I hate that the CMA's are moving away from Nashville, TN. They symbolize many things within the industry, and I am disappointed that they would strip that tradition from Nashville, the home of country music.'
Lynn Anderson responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'The CMA's have always displayed the elegance and popularity of country music, and by moving them to New York, you're depriving Nashville, and the fans that consider Nashville the home of country music, of its homecoming! I love New York, but I truly feel that the awards represent all the hard work and dedication of the musicians and artists in country music. So I feel that the ceremony should be held in the country music capital, where it belongs.'
Janie Fricke responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
'Being a traditional country artist, my feelings are that it is a mistake. However, time moves on and progress changes things. I think it's sad to take country music out of Nashville.'
John Conlee responds to the CMA's moving to NY:
"This could be as successful as closing Opryland Park and selling TNN!"
