The 42 annual Country Music Awards were handed out last night in Nashville.
The night’s big winners included the usual suspects such as Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney, as well as newcomers such as Lady Antebellum.
Kenny Chesney took home his fourth Entertainer of the Year award, tying Garth Brooks for the most number of wins in the category. During the show, Chesney performed a pair of songs alongside reggae group the Wailers.
George Strait set a new record for the CMAs after winning a total of 22 awards. The previous record of 19 was held by country duo Brooks and Dunn.
The show’s hosts, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, also won awards, including Paisley’s wins for Video of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, and Underwood’s third Female Vocalist of the Year win.
Top country stars such as Keith Urban, Brooks and Dunn and Reba McIntyre also performed at the awards ceremony, as did some unusual acts such as Kid Rock and Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish).
Headline-making country starlet Taylor Swift also performed during the show. Swift offered a rendition of her song “Love Story” from her new album, Fearless.
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funny racing tradition says...
12.3.08 9:41 am
Kenny Chesney is the best!!!! Thanks a bunch for the info, keep it coming.
Best,
Aaron