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The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
November 9, 2011
The 45th Annual CMA Awards honored the most outstanding achievements in country music on Wednesday night, with country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood returning as hosts for the fourth consecutive year. The awards show was aired live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and broadcasted on the ABC Television Network.
Entertainer of the Year - Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year - Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year - Blake Shelton
New Artist of the Year - The Band Perry
Vocal Group of the Year - Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year - Sugarland
Single of the Year - "If I Die Young", The Band Perry
Song of the Year - "If I Die Young", Kimberly Perry (songwriter)
Album of the Year - My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean
Musical Event of the Year - "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
Music Video of the Year - "You and Tequila", Kenny Chesney ft. Grace Potter
Musician of the Year - Mac McAnally (guitar)
Performers
Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Natasha Bedingfield, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kenny Loggins, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Matt Nathanson, Brad Paisley, Grace Potter, Rascal Flatts, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Zac Brown Band
Presenters
Lauren Alaina, Erin Andrews, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Josh Dallas, Davis Freese, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kellan Lutz, Miss Piggy, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, Reba, LeAnn Rimes, Eric Stonestreet, Emily Vancamp, Reese Witherspoon
