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MY CMA MOMENT
Country legends reflect on their big wins.
Vo t i n g C at e g o r i e s
Entertainer of the Ye ar 1 6 S i n g l e o f t h e Y e a r 1 8 A l b u m o f t h e Y e a r 2 0 S o n g o f t h e Y e a r 2 2 M a l e V o c a l i st o f t h e Y e a r 2 4 F e m a l e V o c a l i st o f t h e Y e a r 2 5 V o c a l G ro u p o f t h e Y e a r 26 Vo c a l D u o o f t h e Y e a r 2 8 Musical Event o f t h e Y e a r 2 9 M u s i c i a n o f t h e Y e a r 3 0
cover photograph: Donn Jones; paisley & underwood: Bob DAmico/ABC; nelson tribute: John Russell/THE CMA
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Music Video o f t h e Y e a r 31 N e w A rt i st o f t h e Y e a r 3 2
Musics longest-running awards show has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Its Countrys Biggest Night and one of TVs highest-rated events.
By b o b d o e r s c h u k
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voter guide
A host of country stars paid tribute to Willie Nelson at the 2012 CMA Awards.
C m a Awa r d s 2013
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