And the award goes to ...

I used to have this client, Jeff, who despised TV award shows more than anything. The Oscars, the Emmys, it didn't matter - to him, they were the scourge of our society, an indicator of all that is self-serving and wrong with our country. We had several spirited debates on the topic because, well ... I love me a good awards show. Not all of them, mind you. The Oscars are good. The Emmys, they're OK (good for watching while doing chores in and out of the room). The MTV awards - um, no. I do have standards. :)

Then there are the CMAs. We're big country music fans in this house and it's a family event to watch the performances and cheer on our favorite singers (SUGARLAND!!!). So we're perched in front of the TV this evening, jamming out to Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and even Kid Rock ("... singin' 'Sweet Home Alabama' all summer long ..."). The best part? No dirty lyrics, no hoochie mama outfits, no bleeps over bad words. Just great, great music and some very cool people.

So far, Sugarland's 1 for 2. Jennifer Nettles, the lead singer, graduated from Agnes Scott, you know. No wonder she's so darn cool.