Comments on: Wednesday Discussion: CMA Female Vocalist, 2008

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:42:42 +0000

Sam, what justifies Martina’s nomination this year? I’m hoping you can give me something more than the fact that you’re a fan of hers. Because, as has been pointed out, she has not had a detectable presence in country music in the past year. Therefore, if the nomination is to be taken seriously, there needs to be a solid justification aside from the fact that she is able to sing very well. Like I said, I’d be just as baffled if Vince had gotten a Male vocalist nomination this year and I LOVE Vince.

By: J.R. Journey

J.R. Journey — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:37:27 +0000

Actually, I think the fact that Martina was nominated in a year when several women were more deserving shows that the CMA voters are still very much out of touch with the fans and the artists that are really making an impact.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:04:41 +0000

Well it wasn’t fact because MArtina was nominated again!! I’m so happy for her it shows was a lasting effect she has that she is nominated year after year :)

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:41:56 +0000

Alison’s album with Robert Plant has had plenty of impact this year, especially with critical acclaim. Trisha’s album as well. What has Martina done this year, which is the criteria for this year’s award? I like Martina just fine, but I was just arguing that she likely won’t receive a nomination due to her lack of impact this year. Likewise, Vince Gill won’t be receiving a male vocalist nomination for the Male Vocalist award this year. It wasn’t a knock on Martina, just a statement of fact.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:32:23 +0000

Leeann Ward —No impact..i’m sorry but that is absurd. She is not going to lower her standards to be some “wannabe” pop/country industry generated ditz. I guess in order to have an impact in country music these days you need to sing about, smashing your boyfriends car, how your going to shoot him or how you got drunk married and had a one night stand. WOW what a fantastic impact this is going to have for the children of today. I’m sick of the no talent hacks who have some how slipped into country music today. Sorry to be harsh but people need to open their eyes and see this “new” talent for what it is industry generated, and handed to them on a silver platter. If your going by pure impact then what impact has Alison or Trisha had in the past year?? Not much either.

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:45:33 +0000

Very true Leeann. I hope her upcoming album will do better. Of course, I loved Waking Up Laughing, but it just didn’t really catch on past “Anyway” on radio.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:22:03 +0000

Martina certainly has a great voice, but she has had no impact on country music in the last year.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:01:05 +0000

They left off the one woman with the most phenomenal voice in country music…MARTINA MCBRIDE! As long as she is nominated I could care less who else is nominated. She deserves to win. Come on lets make it 5x Female Vocalist of the Year!

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:11:03 +0000

MARTINA MCBRIDE!! I know her name wasn’t up there but it should be! She is the best female vocalist in country music, IMO. She rocks!

By: lookingforFTNs

lookingforFTNs — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:49:08 +0000

somehow, from reading these comments I feel like im reading a monologue sometimes… I didn’t realize an Allison Krauss fan would feel so compelled to defend Carrie Underwood. I guess this Allison Krauss fan’s name is Cheryl or Melissa, or Chad… Identity crisis I guess