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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 ). More »

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 Underwood Joins
 Grand Ole Opry 

Emotional 'Idol' enters country's elite club

(Newser) - "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood ratcheted up her country cred last night, reports the AP, and can now call herself a Grand Ole Opry cast member. Underwood joined the longest-running radio show, fighting back tears as Garth Brooks handled her induction. "This really seems like a great family to be part of," she said. "I promise I'll do everything I possibly can to not make you regret it." More »

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Billboard Names 'Daughtry' the Year's #1 Album

'American Idol' alum's debut beats out
Akon, Fergie

(Newser) - Billboard has declared "American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry the year's most popular artist, thanks to "Daughtry," his band's debut album, which has sold 3.2 million copies. Akon took second place with "Konvicted," which sold 2.7 million. Beyonce had the No. 1 single, "Irreplaceable," and the Police's reunion tour was the most successful of the year, grossing over $212 million. More »

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'Idol' Alums Clean Up at AMAs

Online voting puts Underwood, Daughtry on top

(Newser) - In their 34th year, the American Music Awards looked suspiciously like the American Idol Music Awards. Idol alums Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry each won three times, and winners were determined, for the first time, by Idol-esque fan voting. Host Jimmy Kimmel, a WGA member, mostly idled in the wings, saying he was on strike “in my heart” and couldn’t write jokes. More »

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Chesney Tops Country Awards

Underwood grabs female vocalist and single of the year

(Newser) - Kenny Chesney won entertainer of the year at last night's Country Music Association awards on the strength of his latest release, Just Who I Am. "American Idol's" Carrie Underwood nabbed the awards for best female vocalist and single of the year, while Braid Paisley took home honors for best male vocalist and best music video for his song Online . More »

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Cowboys Pony Up for Romo

#9 given 6-year, $67.5M extension after successful half-season audition

(Newser) - Through the first half of the season, Dallas is the class of the NFC, and the likable gunslinger who got them there has just been given a juicy contract extension, FOXSports.com reports. Tony Romo has agreed to a six-year, $67.5 million deal with over $30 million guaranteed—not bad for an undrafted free agent. More »

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