Carrie Underwood snagged entertainer of the year and the Triple Crown prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards, while Lady Antebellum won five awards thanks in part to producing their own music. ...
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Chart-topping country music duo Brooks & Dunn announced on their website that the group has decided to "call it a day."
"This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed.... We owe it all to you, the fans," the message said. "If you hear rumors, don't believe them, it's just time."
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The duo, comprised of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, debuted in 1991 with ...
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The annual CMA Awards is country music's big night, and this year's bash (airing Wednesday at 8 pm/ET, on ABC) includes performances by Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, the Eagles, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood, among others. And, of course, there will be the trophies themselves, handed out in a dozen categories. Here's a guide to the major awards, along with our picks for the winners.
Male Vocalist of the YearNominees: Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Josh Turner, Keith UrbanWinner? It's nice to see Turner in this category, a sure sign of things to co
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Brooks & Dunn took home four statues at Tuesday's Academy of Country Music Awards — including vocal duo honors — as well as a huminitarian award. George Strait and Carrie Underwood each grabbed a trio of wins.Most impressively, Kenny Chesney was named Entertainer of the Year for a third straight time. (Chew on that, Renée.) Only Alabama (with five consecutive wins) and Garth Brooks (with four) have bested that accomplishment.
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Kix Brooks, one half of the multi-platinum duo Brooks & Dunn, is one tireless cowboy. After playing the inaugural Stagecoach country-music festival in California on May 6 with partner-in-twang Ronnie Dunn, Brooks flew back to Nashville early the next day yet still made time to talk to TVGuide.com later that morning. We asked the guitar-slinger about scoring seven nominations at tonight's 42nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards (airing at 8 pm/ET, on CBS), which boasts performances by George Strait, Kenny Chesney,
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