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    Kenny Chesney accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Shania Twain walks on stage to present an award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Singer Taylor Swift (L) performs on stage during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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    Singer Taylor Swift performs at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Carrie Underwood accepts the Female Vocalist of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Kid Rock, left, and Lil' Wayne at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Martina McBride performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Singer Miranda Lambert performs at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Jake Owen, Julianne Hough and N.C native Jimmy Wayne present the Vocal Duo of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Reba McEntire, center, performs with Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood appear on stage at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Singer, actress Miley Cyrus and father, singer Billy Ray Cyrus appear on stage during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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    Winner of the Vocal Group of the Year award, from left, Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus of the music group Rascal Flatts pose backstage at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
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    From left, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of the band Lady Antebellum accept the New Artist of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Kristian Bush, left, and Jennifer Nettles of the band Sugarland accept the Vocal Duo of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    From left to right, Timothy B. Smit, Glen Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh of the "Eagles" perform at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Rodney Atkins performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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    Singer George Strait hold up his "Album of the Year" award at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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    Darius Rucker performs during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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