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Carrie Underwood Grabs Top Country Music Honors

Rascal Flatts, Jake Owen also take home trophies

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(Newser) – A teary-eyed Carrie Underwood clinched two top prizes at yesterday's Academy of Country Music Awards presentation. The American Idol alum was only the seventh woman in the show's 44-year history to win the Top Entertainer honor. Underwood also took home the Top Female Vocalist trophy, while Brad Paisley won the honors for male singer, reports Entertainment Weekly. Taylor Swift's Fearless was picked as the year's top album.

Singer LeAnn Rimes strikes a pose for photographers.
Singer LeAnn Rimes strikes a pose for photographers.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Reba McEntire hosts the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas yesterday.
Reba McEntire hosts the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas yesterday.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Singer Carrie Underwood poses with her awards for Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year backstage at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Singer Carrie Underwood poses with her awards for Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year backstage at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jack Ingram and wife Amy arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas yesterday.
Jack Ingram and wife Amy arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas yesterday.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jake Owen, who won Top New Male Artist, arrives at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Jake Owen, who won Top New Male Artist, arrives at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves arrive at the Academy of Country Music Awards presentation.
Matthew McConaughey and girlfriend Camila Alves arrive at the Academy of Country Music Awards presentation.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Martina McBride struts her stuff at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards show.
Martina McBride struts her stuff at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards show.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards presentation in Las Vegas yesterday.
Actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards presentation in Las Vegas yesterday.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, right, and Kristian Bush arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards show.
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, right, and Kristian Bush arrive at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards show.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kellie Pickler blows a kiss to the hordes of photographers at the red carpet.
Kellie Pickler blows a kiss to the hordes of photographers at the red carpet.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Singer Taylor Swift poses on the red carpet.
Singer Taylor Swift poses on the red carpet.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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riffran
Apr 6, 09 2:29 AM CDT
Did they clear that with Faith Hill first?....sorry I couldn't pass that one up.....(a bit of a Diva....but Faith is a very talented singer)...I can see Taylor Swift doing as well in a few more years, if she keeps her head straight Reply
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Mad
Apr 6, 09 2:44 AM CDT
WHAT?!?!? Reply
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NutsInNY
Apr 6, 09 5:33 AM CDT
I like both kinds of music, Country AND Western. Reply
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Mad
Apr 6, 09 11:15 AM CDT
'Country western music' is oxymoronic, like 'good grief' or 'compassionate conservative'
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