ASCAP Members Sweep 42nd Annual CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait Among Big Winners at 42nd Annual CMA Awards

ASCAP members swept nearly all of the categories at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards, "Country Music's Biggest Night," held on Wednesday, November 12th in Nashville. The three-hour, star-studded live telecast was co-hosted by Brad Paisley, who picked up his second consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year award. Country legend George Strait picked up four awards for his album Troubadour, bringing his CMA Award total to 22 and earning him the title of artist with the most awards in CMA history. One of Country's greatest showmen, Kenny Chesney won his fourth Entertainer of the Year Award, tying the record for the most wins in that category. Vocal Duo of the Year Sugarland thrilled the crowd with a passionate rendition of "Love," while lead singer Jennifer Nettles walked away with her first Song of the Year award for the duo's single, "Stay."

ASCAP Winners included:

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney

Male Vocalist of the Year
Brad Paisley

Vocal Group of the Year
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo of the Year
Sugarland

Album of the Year
Troubadour
George Strait
Produced by George Strait

Single of the Year
"I Saw God Today"
George Strait
Produced by George Strait

Song of the Year
"Stay"
Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles Publishing

Musical Event of the Year
Robert Plant
"Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)"

Music Video of the Year
"Waitin' On A Woman"
Brad Paisley

Musician of the Year
Mac McAnally - Guitar


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