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Country Music Awards Nominations ~ Talent

By 4chionlifestyle | October 27, 2022

Country Music Awards nominations is a year of talent. The talent comes from decades to first time nominations.

CMAs Talent

The CMA Award nominations’ talent with a first nominee to talent over the decades. The First-time nominee Lainey Wilson topping the list at six nominations. Other top nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, and Chris Stapleton, along with songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, each with five nominations. Cody Johnson and songwriter/producer Josh Osborne collect four nominations each. Luke Combs, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Midland, and Carrie Underwood secure three nominations apiece.

Carly Pearce CMAs 56th 2022 4chion Lifestyle Entertainment — Carly Pearce

HARDY CMs 56th 4Chion Lifestyle Entertainment — Carly Pearce

Country Music Awards Nominations Talent

Carly Pearce

Pearce is a top nominee this year. She is nominated for 5 categories:

Song of the Year
Single of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Musical Event of the Year
Music Video of the Year

She is fiercely rooted in the classics, a girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. Pearce is clearly living out her childhood dream.

HARDY

HARDY is nominated for 3 categories this year:

Song of the Year
Musical Event of the Year
New Artist of the Year

Big Loud Records’ heavy hitter HARDY broke out with critically acclaimed 2020 debut album, A ROCK. The project joins countrified mixtape HIXTAPE VOL. 1 and most-recent HIXTAPE VOL. 2, as well as career-launching EPs THIS OLE BOY and WHERE TO FIND ME. HARDY is the 2022 ACM Songwriter of the Year and two-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year, additionally nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2021 CMA Awards.

Carrie Underwood

Underwood is a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, film, and as a New York Times bestselling author and successful entrepreneur. She has sold more than 66 million records worldwide, recorded 28 #1 singles (14 of which she co-wrote), and has seven albums that are certified Platinum or Multi-Platinum by the RIAA. With this year’s nominations, Underwood has garnered 40 career nods since 2006. This year marks her 16^th nomination for Female Vocalist, a trophy she’s claimed five times. Here nominations include:

Entertainment of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Musical Event of the Year

Country Music Awards Nominations

Entertainment of the Year

Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen

Single of the Year

Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan, Producer: Paul DiGiovanni, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
half of my hometown – Kelsea Ballerini (feat. Kenny Chesney), Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Mix Engineer: Dan Grech-Marguerat
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
Til You Can’t – Cody Johnson, Producer: Trent Willmon, Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
You Should Probably Leave – Chris Stapleton, Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Mix Engineer: Vance Powell

Album of the Year

Growin’ Up – Luke Combs, Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix Engineers: Jim Cooley, Chip Matthews
Humble Quest – Maren Morris, Producer: Greg Kurstin, Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea
Palomino – Miranda Lambert, Producers: Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Mikey Reaves, Mix Engineer: Jason Lehning
Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’ – Lainey Wilson, Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineer: F. Reid Shippen
Time, Tequila & Therapy – Old Dominion, Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion, Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank

Song of the Year

Buy Dirt Songwriters: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
Never Wanted To Be That Girl Songwriters: Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce
Sand In My Boots Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Josh Osborne
Things A Man Oughta Know Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
You Should Probably Leave Songwriters: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton

Female Vocalist of the Year

Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson

Male Vocalist of the Year

Eric Church
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

Musical Event of the Year

Beers On Me – Dierks Bentley with BRELAND & HARDY, Producers: Dierks Bentley, Ross Copperman
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood, Producer: Michael Knox
Longneck Way To Go – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi), Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Never Say Never – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson)Producer: Zach Crowell
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Musician of the Year

Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
Paul Franklin, Steel guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Ilya Toshinskiy, Banjo
Derek Wells, Guitar

Music Video of the Year

I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) – Taylor Swift (featuring Chris Stapleton) Director: Blake Lively
Longneck Way To Go – Midland (featuring Jon Pardi) Director: Harper Smith
Never Say Never – Cole Swindell (with Lainey Wilson) Director: Michael Monaco
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde Director: Alexa Campbell
Til You Can’t – Cody Johnson Director: Dustin Haney

New Artist of the Year

HARDY
Walker Hayes
Cody Johnson
Parker McCollum
Lainey Wilson

Stay tuned here for the insights and entertainment. The 56^th Annual CMA Awards,” hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning LIVE from Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC.

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Birthday Trip to Tucson

By 4chionlifestyle | October 23, 2022

Birthday trip to Tucson was a beautiful adventure of food, forest, desert, and culture. It was a far away experience and journey.

Birthday Trip To Mount Lemmon

This birthday journey is in the beautiful ” sky island.” This mountain brings life, water, and history to not just Tuscon but New Mexico and Mexico. You begin your journey in the Sonoran Desert to end in the mixed conifer forest.

This mountain is named after botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon. Her and her husband spent years identifying plants after spending their honeymoon on the mountain.

The 1 hour drive takes you over 7 life zones including Alpine Tundra zone (there is no access to this zone). The hour takes you from Mexico to Canada in life zones. There is a great app you can download that covers each zone from the University of Arizona.

When you get to the top there is a fun town Summerhaven with a restaurant and a general store with fresh fudge and the famous Cookie Cabin. The drive down is just as impressive and beautiful.

Road-Trip-birthday-4chion-lifestyle-44-772x1024 — St. Augustine Cathedral

St. Augustine Cathedral

This beautiful cathedral is downtown Tucson. This church started in 1776 long before Arizona became a state. Royal Presidio was the name of the church in this small community. Father Donato Rogieri from Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 1850s to rebuild and establish the church. This church constructed by moving one adobe brick at time from Solano Leon place to get the parish a place of worship. 1928 the brick structure transformed into its present Mexican baroque form.

Staycation In birthday travel 4Chion Lifestyle — Mission San Xavier del Bac

Tucson Mission San Xavier del Bac

This mission is apart of the wonderful history in Tucson. The missions are a big part of the culture and religion in the Southwest. This is the most photographed mission in the state

Mission San Xavier del Bac, a historic Spanish Catholic mission, is 10 miles south of downtown. This mission on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation. This location began with Franciscan missionary Fr. Juan Bautista Velderrain beginning in 1783. This mission has been apart of the New Spain, Mexico, and the United States since construction began.

The mission presents shells as a symbol of pilgrimage. The Baroque architecture is traditional with marbling, faux doors, and other details. The mission represents the struggles that have been with the Southwest, living in harsh conditions, the changes in governments, fire, and earthquake.

Mount Lemmon Birthday Trip 4chion lifestyle Tucson Arizona — Dead Cactus

Casa Grande Ruins

Taking Route 87 off I-10 going 19 miles east on AZ 87 you come across the community built by Salado Indians around 1300-1350 AD. This area settled as early as 300 CE. There is no know purpose for largest prehistoric structures in America.

This community built complex irrigation, farming, and trade for survival. There is no written history left behind. The framing and food included mesquite pods, squash , prickly pear fruit, corn roasted or eaten raw, fish and other animals, saguaro fruits from the tops of the cati, and fowl.

The large building in the center of the community is for religious ceremonies with ceremonial wine. There are gravesites discovered inside the center. There are what appears to be ball courts for Aztec played similar all courts they are located in Wupatki a site near Flagstaff as well.

The community was no longer used after 1450. This community survived looting, huntin, vandalizing, and left for destruction. Therefore 1892, President Benjamin Harrison set aside one square mile of Arizona Territory surrounding the Casa Grande Ruins. This is the first prehistoric and cultural reserve established in the United States.

Staycation In A Pandemic travel 4Chion Lifestyle — Domes of Casa Grande

Casa Grande Domes

This is fun spot to stop and see from your car. It is a no trespassing area that is very unsafe especially for young children. This location was the hopes and dreams of many that never came true. This location was for manufacturing of computers but was never completed. There is an eerie feeling here. You can hear the walls speak as if there was life there but really the life has been one of decay and destruction.

Birthday Food Stops

Fudge at the General Store in Mount Lemmon 4Chion Lifestyle birthday — General Store in Summerhaven Arizona

Fudge Shop

Getting to the top of Mount Lemmon is a great little spot to shop, eat, and get a little sweet treat. This general store has some great snacks, a few souvenirs, and fresh fudge. The tradition of a sweet shop on your adventures that are so fun and memorable. Therefore it is a great birthday treat for the journey back down the mountain.

YardHouse

Birthday dinner was enjoyed at the Yard House in Tucson. This was an exception meal. The Black Orchid cocktail was as delicious as it was beautiful. They have a great happy hour menu with half off appetizers and drink specials. Enjoyed Poke Nachos a great fusion dish and fried calamari. They have a beautiful dessert for birthday celebrations. The one downside to this location is solo diners are moved on the seating list and the waitress was not to attentive. The manager ensured the dining experience was exceptional.

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Scrambled Eggs ~ Then There was an Egg

By 4chionlifestyle | October 9, 2022

Scrambled eggs are a great go to for breakfast, snack, sandwich, and so much more. Food Hacks for scrambling eggs here.

Scrambled Eggs Food Hacks

There are many ideas on how to create the fluffy moist tastiest scrambled eggs. Many years of working breakfast in food. My tricks and tips are from personal choice and learnings.

Use water instead of milk or cream. The water creates a steam that heats the eggs. Keep them light while cream/milk creates a tougher egg.

Scramble the eggs in a bowl well. Yes this creates more dishes but will add air to create fluffiness and mix the yolk and whites for the best color.

Do not salt and pepper prior to the end of cooking. Adding salt early in preparation will dehydrate the eggs. Pepper will change the color from a bright yellow to dingy yellow.

Recipe

3 large fresh

1 tsp. water

salt and pepper to taste

2 tsp butter

Place cracked eggs in a bowl. While scrambling eggs till well blended heat skillet with 2 tsp. butter on medium low heat. When pan is warm add eggs to pan let settle until eggs slightly cook on the bottom of the pan. Then begin to scramble with a fork until almost completely cooked. Slightly raw and still shiny. Remove from heat scramble a little more then add salt and pepper to taste. You can add to half toast with avocado, over toast, or a favorite scrambled egg sandwich. You can add fresh chopped green onion on top, add all begal seasoning, or Tabasco sauce. Serving size 1

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Autumn Means Crock Pots and Soup

By 4chionlifestyle | October 2, 2022

Autumn means crock pots and soup. As a child fall was all about soup from fresh vegetable soup to French onion for Thanksgiving.

Autumn Soups

The first soup of the season was vegetable the last of the fresh garden vegetables. The root vegetables used were just a few from the garden. Many ended in a canner or the root cellar for the dark cold winter. The very last of the fresh greens, green beans, and corn were a great addition.

The soup season all of autumn went from the vegetable soup to chilli for Halloween night served with fried scones and honey butter. The autumn soup season would end with the deep rich French onion soup made from onion jam. Therefore the first of autumn was the last of fresh vegetables but ended with riches of the year’s harvest.

Autumn Soup Tips

Sauté your vegetables from heaviest to lightest to layer the flavors, seals in their flavor, and keep their shape better when added to the soup.

Toasting your seasoning slightly before sauté the vegetables draws out their deep flavors.

Cook the barley separately to allow for the soup to not thicken the soup while cooking.

Autumn Vegetable Barley Bean Soup

1 can white beans (can be any variety of bean you prefer)

1/2 cup corn canned, fresh, or frozen

1/2 frozen or fresh peas

2 medium potatoes diced

2 medium carrots diced

1 medium onion diced

Handful of snapped green beans

4 cloves of garlic chopped

3/4 cups of raw barley (this will be cooked separate from soup)

2 tsp. Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper

2 bay leaves

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp/1 tsp Better than Bouillon vegetable base

In a large warm sauté pan place your olive oil, add 1/2 seasonings toast slightly. Add onion, potatoes, carrots (heavier veggies) sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add peas, corn, and spinach. Sauté fro 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic sauté 2-3 minutes.

In a Crock Pot set on low if cooking overnight or high if soup is for dinner (cook 4 hours) add the remaining seasoning, bay leaves, bouillon, sauté vegetables, and 4 cups of water. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

In a saucepan add 1 tsp. bouillon, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cup water, and barley. Bring to boil once boiling turn to low. Cook for 20 min. Then add to the soup.

Serve with your favorite sourdough bread or crackers.

Please note you can add any vegetables your family enjoys i.e. celery, green pepper, spinach, mushrooms or even a hot pepper for some heat. You can use the leftovers from the roasted Costco chicken or fresh sausage in place of the beans.

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CMAs Talent

Country Music Awards Nominations Talent

Carly Pearce

HARDY

Carrie Underwood

Country Music Awards Nominations

Entertainment of the Year

Single of the Year

Album of the Year

Song of the Year

Female Vocalist of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year

Vocal Group of the Year

Vocal Duo of the Year

Musical Event of the Year

Musician of the Year

Music Video of the Year

New Artist of the Year

Birthday Trip To Mount Lemmon

St. Augustine Cathedral

Tucson Mission San Xavier del Bac

Casa Grande Ruins

Casa Grande Domes

Birthday Food Stops

Fudge Shop

YardHouse

Scrambled Eggs Food Hacks

Recipe

Autumn Soups

Autumn Soup Tips

Autumn Vegetable Barley Bean Soup

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