Carrie Underwood Wins ACM Entertainer of the Year
Carrie Underwood is only the seventh female in history to take home the Academy of Country Music's top honor, Entertainer of the Year.
"I've had a lot of good moments in the past four years -- this one takes the cake," Carrie said in accepting the award, choking back tears. "Thank you, God. Thank you, fans ... I never thought I'd win!"
Carrie joins an elite list of ladies in her ACM Entertainer win, including Loretta Lynn (1975), Dolly Parton (1977), Barbara Mandrell (1980), Reba McEntire (1994), Shania Twain (1999) and the Dixie Chicks (2000).
Carrie has now broken Kenny Chesney's streak of four ACM Entertainer wins in a row. She was up against Kenny, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban for the honor. The winner was chosen by fans who cast their votes online.
2009 ACM Awards Winners and Performers
Carrie Underwood performs "I Told You So" at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
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Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Musician Keith Urban performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Singer Miley Cyrus performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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George Strait performs at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
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Toby Keith performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Musician/singer Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Kenny Chesney performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Singer Carrie Underwood performs onstage during the 44th annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand on April 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jamey Johnson performs "In Color" at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
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