Thursday, November 13, 2008

Carrie Underwood Wins Big at the 2008 CMA Awards

Talk about multitasking! Carrie Underwood managed to play hostess, perform live, and take home her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year Award at last night’s CMA Awards.

The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” songstress had quite a night at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee, as did many of her country music colleagues.

It was another successful year at the CMAs, with amazing performances and plenty of celebrity appearances. The list of winners is as follows:

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney

Female Vocalist of the Year
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year
Brad Paisley

New Artist of the Year
Lady Antebellum

Vocal Group of the Year
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo of the Year
Sugarland

Single of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer)
“I Saw God Today”
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait

Album of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer)
Troubadour
George Strait

Song of the Year
(Award goes to Songwriter and Primary Publisher)
“Stay”
Jennifer Nettles

Musical Event of the Year
(Award to each Artist)
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
“Gone Gone Gone”

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Director)
“Waitin’ On A Woman”
Brad Paisley featuring Andy Griffith
Directed by Jim Shea & Peter Tilden

Musician of the Year
Mac McAnally – Guitar

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To see the entire gallery from the 2008 CMA Awards (November 12) - Click Here!