MONDAY, DEC. 5
1:04 p.m.
Seriously, we couldn't come up with a better name for this than "JB's Carpet Ticker"? Who's writing this stuff? Bonnie Winters has been let go! Kidding!
1:17 p.m.
Reviewing the notes, getting all the gear prepped and heading over to MGM Grand in a little while. Maybe having a pre-show cocktail at the hotel. Yup, I'll be that guy stumbling across the Vegas streets. Good thing the Grand is across the street from here!
2:30 p.m.
Just checked in and getting ready to take my place on the red carpet. I think it's going to be a cold afternoon.
3:04 p.m.
Reps are coming by and handing out tip sheets so we know what we're talking about and why. Looks like we'll be chatting with American Idol's Scotty McCreery, Love & Theft, The Band Perry and more. Stay tuned!
3:12 p.m.
Darren Warren is coming up. First interview at the ACAs. He has dedicated much of his life and career to raising money and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We'll certainly be chatting about that.
3:27 p.m.
ACA nominee Craig Campbell swings by for a chat. He's nominated for single of the year new artist and video of the year new artist.
3:41 p.m.
Frickin' freezing! It is damn cold out here. But I'm told this is the normal temperature for this time of year so I shouldn't complain. Wish I was somewhere warm... like Mexico. Oh yeah, that's after the show! Aloha!
3:53 p.m.
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is here to chat. I'll be right back.
4:14 p.m.
Hello, The Band Perry! What a great year they've had. Let's find out how they describe their multiple nominations. Standby for the interview on the show!
4:17 p.m.
Love and Theft is here. Love the new single Angel Eyes. Listened to it while getting ready for the ACAs! I feel some sort of connection! Better not tell them I sing along while I get ready in the mirror. Shhhh!
4:24 p.m.
Have I mentioned it's frickin' freezing out here?!?!
4:32 p.m.
Eli Young Band is swinging by for a few seconds. They are nominated for ACA breakthrough artist of the year.
4:40 p.m.
The crowd is chanting something. I thought Jerry Springer was here (who released a country album years ago, in case you didn't know) but turns out they were shouting "Carrie, Carrie" for the lovely Ms. Underwood.
4:46 p.m.
Jason Aldean is being hogged by reporters. No chance for him on the radio this time, but we'll get him. Oh, we will get him.
4:58 p.m.
Getting set up in the press room. Nice and warm, finally. Grabbing some snacks and getting ready to enjoy the show.
5:00 p.m.
The American Country Awards live on Fox right now!
