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Kenny Chesney's Assistant Gets Special Shout-Out

Posted Nov 13th 2008 1:00PM by Stephen L. Betts
Filed under: CMA Awards

She got her first awards-show 'thank you' from Kenny Chesney when he took home the CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy last night -- but who exactly is Kenny's assistant, Cheryl?

She's Cheryl Bevis, and in a 2002 Tennessean article called "Behind the Headshot," Kenny named Cheryl one of the five people/things he couldn't live without. (Interestingly, in this same article he cites the future former Mrs. Chesney, Renee Zellweger, under the category of his "Three Sexiest People." The couple would marry and split in 2005 ).

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Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Get Big CMA Laughs

Posted Nov 13th 2008 8:00AM by Stephen L. Betts
Filed under: CMA Awards

Although Carrie Underwood co-hosted the CMA Awards show with Brad Paisley, it was Brad who managed to deliver most of the night's funniest one-liners. He kicked off the night with this one good-naturedly directed at Carrie: "Some of the all-time great men of country have hosted the show, so I've got some massive, and I mean huge, boots to fill. And also, I believe Dolly hosted the show once, so ... good luck."

But he was just getting started. Here are some of the night's funniest quotes:

"Taylor Swift had to sneak out of the house tonight. She's got a huge math test in the morning, as well as a meeting with her accountants."

"George Strait has been coming to this show for years. He's seen so much happen over the years: fire, the wheel, a man landing on the moon, Sugarland when they were a trio."

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CMA Awards Winners and Performers Pictures

Posted Nov 12th 2008 11:30PM by The Boot Staff
Filed under: CMA Awards

CMA Award winners joined Oscar winners on stage at Wednesday's 42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards. Check out these photos of the night's most electrifying performances, most glamorous presenters and most joyful winners.

CMA Awards Show Highlights

    Singer Kid Rock performs at the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, November 12 , 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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    Singer Taylor Swift performs at the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, November 12 , 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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    Singer Taylor Swift performs at the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, November 12 , 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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    Brad Paisley, right, and Keith Urban leave the stage at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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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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    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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    Brad Paisley, right, and Keith Urban leave the stage at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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    The group Rascal Flatts accepts the award for "Vocal Group of the Year" at the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, November 12 , 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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    Singers Heidi Newfield and John Rich present an award during the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee November 12, 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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    Singer Rodney Atkins performs at the 42nd Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, November 12 , 2008. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

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Strait, Paisley, Sugarland are Big Winners at CMA Awards

Posted Nov 12th 2008 10:59PM by The Boot Staff
Filed under: 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!"

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Kenny Chesney Is Four-Time CMA Entertainer of the Year

Posted Nov 12th 2008 10:55PM by Beville Darden
Filed under: CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney is taking home the Country Music Association Awards' top honor, Entertainer of the Year, for a fourth time. Chesney was choking back tears as Shania Twain presented the award to him. But the tears subsided to laughter before his acceptance speech began.

"You look really good," Chesney said to Twain, as the audience erupted in laughter. "As much as tonight is about awards, I really believe that being able to stand up here is more about great songs, more about the fans, more about the people that make it happen for me ... I'm really humbled."

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Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Take CMA Vocalist Honors

Posted Nov 12th 2008 10:00PM by Beville Darden
Filed under: CMA Awards

Carrie Underwood stakes claim to the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year award for the third year in a row. The CMA show co-host won the trophy just after performing her latest hit, 'Just a Dream.'

"Mama, it is real hard to sing when you're in the second row crying," Underwood said to her mom, as she took the stage. "Thank you country music! I got here in an unconventional way, and you've accepted me and have been so great."

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Lady Antebellum Win CMA's Best New Artist Honors

Posted Nov 12th 2008 9:40PM by Beville Darden
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"It's not supposed to happen like this!" Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood proclaimed, taking the stage after hearing their name called for the CMA's coveted Best New Artist award.

In what many are calling an upset, Lady Antebellum beat out James Otto, Rodney Atkins, Jason Aldean and Kellie Pickler for the honor, formerly called the Horizon Award.

"Jason and Rodney Atkins ... those guys deserve it more than we do," said Charles Kelley backstage. "I don't know what's going on this year -- there must be something in the water!"

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