The nominees for the new artist catagories were announced
today.
Female
Should Win:
Jana Kramer
Kacey Musgraves- MM, GP
Sunny Sweeney
Will Win:
Jana Kramer- MM, GP
Kacey Musgraves
Sunny Sweeney
Markus: Musgraves seems to be the most interesting and released "Merry Go Round" one of
my 2012 faves. But Jana had a top 5 smash in "Why Ya Wanna" so she's pretty much
a lock for it. No idea why Sweeney was nominated...
Gator: I like both Kacey and Jana a lot so I am fine either way with those results. I
just think Kacey is the more interesting talent as of yet, although she doesn't
have as much of a foundation to warrant this nomination.. Don't get me started
on Sunny..
today.
Female
Should Win:
Jana Kramer
Kacey Musgraves- MM, GP
Sunny Sweeney
Will Win:
Jana Kramer- MM, GP
Kacey Musgraves
Sunny Sweeney
Markus: Musgraves seems to be the most interesting and released "Merry Go Round" one of
my 2012 faves. But Jana had a top 5 smash in "Why Ya Wanna" so she's pretty much
a lock for it. No idea why Sweeney was nominated...
Gator: I like both Kacey and Jana a lot so I am fine either way with those results. I
just think Kacey is the more interesting talent as of yet, although she doesn't
have as much of a foundation to warrant this nomination.. Don't get me started
on Sunny..
Male
Should Win:
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes- GP
Lee Brice- MM
Will Win:
Brantley Gilbert- MM
Hunter Hayes- GP
Lee Brice
Markus: Kip Moore. But of the nominees, Brice is my fave by far of the 3. For the will win, its a
toss-up with Brantley and Hunter, but I'll go with the former, seeing as he has
some of the most loyal fans in the genre.
Gator: Honestly, I do not like any of them all that much but I think Hunter has the
most raw talent and promise, plus crazy teen fans, so I'll go with him.
Duo/Group
Should Win:
Florida-Georgia Line- MM
Love and Theft
Thompson Square- GP
Will Win:
Florida-Georgia Line- MM, GP
Love and Theft
Thompson Square
Markus: I loved "Cruise" and I like "Get Your Shine On" so I'll go with FGL. "Cruise"
was a huge hit so I'll go with them for the win too. But L&T had a #1 hit
and TS has the CMA momentum so it's anyone's game.
Gator: No one should win in terms of age out, quality or anything. Thompson is pretty
good but they have been out for too long and did not have much output so I can't
even justify that one very well. Sadly, Florida-Georgia Line will win and I will
likely be disappointed.
Should Win:
Florida-Georgia Line- MM
Love and Theft
Thompson Square- GP
Will Win:
Florida-Georgia Line- MM, GP
Love and Theft
Thompson Square
Markus: I loved "Cruise" and I like "Get Your Shine On" so I'll go with FGL. "Cruise"
was a huge hit so I'll go with them for the win too. But L&T had a #1 hit
and TS has the CMA momentum so it's anyone's game.
Gator: No one should win in terms of age out, quality or anything. Thompson is pretty
good but they have been out for too long and did not have much output so I can't
even justify that one very well. Sadly, Florida-Georgia Line will win and I will
likely be disappointed.
