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    Strait, Paisley, Sugarland are Big Winners at CMA Awards


    George Strait, Sugarland and Brad Paisley are the big winners of the 42nd Annual CMA Awards, with each taking home two trophies. Strait won the CMA's Single of the Year for 'I Saw God Today,' and Album of the Year for 'Troubadour,' his second win in a row in that category.

    "Thank you Tony Brown for producing this album, all the great songwriters and musicians who wrote great songs and played their hearts out. I love this album," Strait said upon accepting the trophy for 'Troubadour.' "Everybody says they've got the greatest fans. Well, I've really got the greatest fans. Thank you so much!"

    With Strait's two wins, he now holds the record for the most CMA wins by any artist in history, with 22 total CMA trophies.

    Paisley, the night's co-host with Carrie Underwood, takes home Male Vocalist for the second year in a row. He also won the honors of Music Video of the Year for 'Waitin' on a Woman,' the heartwarming video co-starring legendary actor Andy Griffith.

    "He was actually at the birth of the CMAs," Paisley told reporters backstage, explaining that Griffith attended the very first CMA Awards show. "I can't wait to call him!"

    Sugarland takes home Vocal Duo of the Year, and lead singer Jennifer Nettles scored the CMA Song of the Year for their huge hit that she wrote, 'Stay.'

    Kenny Chesney takes home the night's biggest award, Entertainer of the Year, for a fourth time in a row. That tiesGarth Brooks' record for the most Entertainer wins. See the full list of winners and nominees below.

    CMA Awards Red Carpet

      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Singer Shania Twain attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shania Twain

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      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Singer Shania Twain attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Shania Twain

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      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Diana DeGarmo attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Diana DeGarmo

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      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Musician Taylor Swift attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taylor Swift

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      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Musician Taylor Swift attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taylor Swift

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      NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: Singer Big Kenny attends the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Big Kenny

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      Big Kenny arrives with his wife Christiev Carothers at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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      Luke Bryan arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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      Actress Kimberly Williams arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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      Actress Reese Witherspoon arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

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    2008 CMA Award Winners

    Entertainer of the Year

    Kenny Chesney - WINNER
    Brad Paisley
    George Strait
    Sugarland
    Keith Urban

    Male Vocalist of the Year

    Kenny Chesney
    Alan Jackson
    Brad Paisley - WINNER
    George Strait
    Keith Urban

    Female Vocalist of the Year

    Alison Krauss
    Miranda Lambert
    Martina McBride
    Taylor Swift
    Carrie Underwood -- WINNER

    Vocal Group of the Year

    Eagles
    Emerson Drive
    Lady Antebellum
    Little Big Town
    Rascal Flatts - WINNER

    Vocal Duo of the Year

    Big & Rich
    Brooks and Dunn
    Montgomery Gentry
    Sugarland - WINNER
    The Wreckers

    New Artist of the Year

    Jason Aldean
    Rodney Atkins
    Lady Antebellum - WINNER
    James Otto
    Kellie Pickler

    Album of the Year

    'Carnival Ride' - Carrie Underwood
    'Cowboy Town' - Brooks and Dunn
    'Good Time' - Alan Jackson
    'Just Who I Am: Poets and Pirates' - Kenny Chesney
    'Troubadour' - George Strait - WINNER

    Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)

    'Don't Blink' - Kenny Chesney
    'Gunpowder and Lead' - Miranda Lambert
    'I Saw God Today' - George Strait - WINNER
    'Stay' - Sugarland
    'You're Gonna Miss This' - Trace Adkins

    Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriter)

    'Good Time' - Alan Jackson
    'I Saw God Today' - George Strait, written by Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell and Wade Kirby
    'Letter to Me' - Brad Paisley
    'Stay' - Sugarland, written by Jennifer Nettles - WINNER
    'You're Gonna Miss This' - Trace Adkins, written by Lee Thomas Miller and Ashley Gorley

    Musical Event of the Year

    'Another Try' - Josh Turner featuring Trisha Yearwood
    'Every Other Weekend' - Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney
    'Gone, Gone, Gone' - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - WINNER
    'Life in a Northern Town' - Sugarland, featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen
    'Shiftwork' - Kenny Chesney and George Strait

    Music Video of the Year

    'Don't Blink' - Kenny Chesney, directed by Shaun Silva
    'Good Time' - Alan Jackson, directed by Trey Fanjoy
    'Stay' - Sugarland, directed by Shaun Silva
    'Waitin' on a Woman' - Brad Paisley, directed by Jim Shea- WINNER
    'You're Gonna Miss This' - Trace Adkins, directed by Peter Zavadil

    Musician of the Year

    Jerry Douglas
    Paul Franklin
    Dann Huff
    Brent Mason
    Mac McAnally - WINNER

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