Some more BMI info from the Producer’s take!

Ashley says: So it was pretty cold out there on the red carpet, but it didn’t stop all the glamorous country stars from dressing to the nines for the black tie event (I overheard that Tayor Swift and Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town were bonding over wearing the same gorgeous dress!) The set-up is pretty cool, because the cameras for interviews (like us) are on a platform to ask questions — but just a step away is the cocktail party before the big awards show! So, you just have to look out into the sea of cowboy hats to spot the big names as they all mingle. Kudos to Carl and Dave, our determined camera/audio team, who got us a fantastic spot out there!

This was the night to honor songwriters, and we talked to some about what it is about country that has the fans so loyal — and it seems it all comes down to those storylines everyone can relate to.

Man-of-the-Night Hank Williams Jr. received the ‘Icon’ award, and as our entertainment correspondent Jill Dobson pointed out – we heard FOX was the only outlet that he came by to visit (and I got to ask him about the honor of the night and his legacy on this industry).  It’s not every day you get to talk to an “icon”!

Then there were lots of “idols” to be seen like Kristy Lee Cook, Bucky Covington, and Carrie Underwood of course who did stay for awhile.  The hardworking Jill made sure to get as much as she could since interview time with the hardworking Carrie is difficult to come by!  Overall, a preview to another carpet that I better start getting ready for.. the CMAs!

Blog to you soon!