NASHVILLE, TN – Sep. 1, 2010 – Upon hearing the news of their five 2010 CMA Awards nominations while boarding a flight to Syracuse, reigning Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum responds to their nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Album of the Year for NEED YOU NOW, Single of the Year for “Need You Now” and Music Video of the Year for “Need You Now.” Each member of the trio snagged an additional nomination individually in the Song of the Year category as songwriters for “Need You Now.”
“The year just keeps getting better and better,” said Dave Haywood. “Charles, Hillary and I are so thankful for our families and also the family we’ve made in Nashville within the music industry who continue to support us on this crazy ride.”
“And country radio… and our fans! They’ve given us the most incredible life… we definitely wouldn’t be here without them,” continued Hillary Scott. “Thanks for playing our songs and coming out to the shows… and just believing in us and our music.”
“Five nominations is absolutely unbelievable… wow!” concludes Charles Kelley. “I also want to give a shout-out to our all of our buddies who are having their moment right now too. Going on this ride with other artists who you can call your friends is just awesome!”
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