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Chesney Is King of Country Again

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(AP) – Kenny Chesney took home his third straight entertainer of the year trophy at the CMA Awards tonight. Chesney's win ties him with Garth Brooks for most in that category. Another big winner was George Straight, who took home honors for best single ("I Saw God Today") and best album (Troubador).

Other top winners:

  • Female vocalist: Carrie Underwood
  • Male vocalist: Brad Paisley
  • New artist: Lady Antebellum
  • Vocal group: Rascal Flatts
  • Vocal duo: Sugarland
  • Song (goes to the songwriter): Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland for "Stay."
  • Music video: "Waitin' on  Woman": Braid Paisley, featuring Andy Griffith
  • Musican: Guitarist Mac McAnally

Kenny Chesney accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Kenny Chesney accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kenny Chesney accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Kenny Chesney accepts the Entertainer of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Brad Paisley accepts the Male Vocalist of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Brad Paisley accepts the Male Vocalist of the Year award during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards show on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Singer Carrie Underwood accepts her
Singer Carrie Underwood accepts her "Female Vocalist of the Year" award at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Musician Kenny Chesney accepts his
Musician Kenny Chesney accepts his "Entertainer of the Year" award at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
From left, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelly of
From left, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelly of "Lady Antebellum" perform at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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