NASHVILLE - Country superstar and 11-time CMA Award winner Tim McGraw surprised good friend Kix Brooks with news of his second win for CMA National Broadcast Personality of the Year. Brooks, host of "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks," received the phone call during last night's taping of the weekly countdown program.
McGraw's call wrapped up a day of surprises for several radio stations and broadcast professionals across the United States after five-time 2011 CMA Award nominee Taylor Swift and superstar Kid Rock also helped share the good news by personally calling radio stations across the country. Swift started spreading the good news early yesterday morning by calling Major, Large, Medium, and Small Market Station and Large, Medium, and Small Market Broadcast Personality of the Year winners from her Nashville home.
"Winning your first CMA Award is a special moment for anyone, and we're so happy Tim, Kid Rock, and Taylor were able to help us recognize the great work from these talented broadcaster." said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Country radio is the foundation of our industry, and it is our honor to shine the spotlight on those who are working tirelessly to share Country Music with their communities."
