Kenny Chesney takes home CMA's biggest honor
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Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s CMA Awards, a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne and Reba McEntire’s onstage collaboration with Brooks & Dunnon the song she inspired, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry.”
It was Chesney ’s fourth entertainer of the year award, tying him with Garth Brooks for most wins in that category. It also was the only trophy he won out of the seven he was up for, but it was the biggest of the night.
George Strait thanked the songwriters for “letting me sing such a beautiful song” after the poignant “I Saw God Today” won single of the year. He later won album of the year for “Troubadour.”
Also winning two awards was Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland.
“I love writing songs. I love performing them and love the fans who come out to our shows to see what we write,” said Nettles.
Kid Rock performed his hit “All Summer Long,” and, perhaps in a nod to his hip-hop roots, brought out Lil Wayne on stage, though the rapper didn’t utter a word — he just mimicked playing a guitar onstage. He may have been the first true rap act to perform at the CMAs.
Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney Male Vocalist:Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist:
Carrie Underwood Song:“Stay,” Jennifer Nettles
Album:
“Troubadour,” George Strait
Music Video:
“Waitin’ on a Woman,” Brad Paisley featuring Andy Griffith Music Event:Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Vocal Group:Rascal Flatts New Artist:Lady Antebellum Single: “I Saw God Today,” George Strait Vocal Duo:Sugarland Musician: Mac McAnally
© 2008, Knoxville News Sentinel
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