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Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush walked out the Sommet Center tonight with big smiles on their faces. Not only did they win duo of the year for the second year in a row, (they broke Brooks & Dunn’s 14 year win streak - minus one loss in 2001 - last year), Jennifer Nettles also took home the award for Single of the Year for ‘Stay’. If you haven’t heard ‘Stay’ before then you must be living under a rock. It is truly a spectacular song and the video is equally as amazing.

We expect Sugarland to be around for a long time… what did you think of their performance at the CMA Awards?

We were so excited when Lady Antebellum won the Horizon Award (CMA’s New Artist award). Taylor Swift, last years winner, presented to trio with the honor following in the footsteps of Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban. This group has very large shoes to fill and we have no doubt that they are up to the challenge. They performed their Billboard top 20 hit ‘Love Don’t Live Here’ live at the awards. Their second single ‘Lookin’ for a Good Time’ is also a top 20 hit, making them two for two. We can’t wait to see what they come out with next. Definitely keep your eyes out for this group, they’re going to be around for quite some time.

Click HERE to check out their latest video, ‘Lookin’ for a Good Time’.

What do you think of Lady Antebellum?

So… what did you think?

We loved it! We were sad to hear the sound quality not quite as good as we would have liked, but still, everyone performed like rockstars.

Here are our thoughts on the evening:

Favorite Moment: Without a doubt, Brad Paisley coming from backstage to give his wife Kimberly and her belly, (she is pregnant with their second child) a kiss before accepting his award for Male Vocalist of the Year.

Favorite Performance: Brad Paisley performing ‘Waitin’ On A Woman’. We wish Andy Griffith had been there to join him on stage.

Favorite Outfit: Taylor Swifts red carpet dress. She took our breath away!

Funniest Moment: Brad Paisley getting dressed on stage after his opening performance with Keith Urban.

Favorite Duet Performance: Brad Paisley and Keith Urban rocked out like champs performing their song ‘Start A band’ We would love to see them in concert together, too bad they are both busy headlining their own tours.

What did you think of the show? Did you like Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood as the hosts? What were you ‘favorites’ of the evening?

Get excited!!!! Tonight is the 42nd annual CMA Awards. Tune in to ABC at 8pm for the show, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Every year the best of the best perform, turning a simple award show into a spectacular concert.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for all the winners and news.

This is the most coveted award of all. Two time, reigning winner Kenny Chesney is up for the award, but we think top honors could go to anyone this year.

Who do you think will win?

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There are four days left untill the CMAs and we are completely torn on who we think should win this award. We love Miranda Lambert and think it would be spectacular if the newcomer were to win this award. All the nominees in this category have good reasons to win, but in our heart of hearts, we think Sugarlands “Stay” will be taking the cake on this one.

Please vote and discuss.

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Who could chose between all these amazing albums. With some newbies and veterans on this list, we don’t envy those who have to decide.

Who do you think will win? Discuss.

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We’re not sure it’s possible to pick one favorite song from this past year. Who do you think will win?

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This award happens to be one of our favorites. It honors the collaboration of artists and the only thing better then one of our favorites performing, is two. We’re having a hard time deciding who should win this category. There are both fresh faces including Jake Owen, Josh Turner and Little Big Town and veterans such as Robert Plant, Kenny Chesney, and Reba McEntire. SERIOUSLY! How do you decide?

Who do you think will win? Vote and discuss.

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