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Erich Church, left, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan open the annual CMA Awards on Nov. 1, performing The Only Way I Know.
Erich Church, left, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan open the annual CMA Awards on Nov. 1, performing The Only Way I Know.
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Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood bust some Gangnam style dance moves.
Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood bust some Gangnam style dance moves.
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Miranda Lambert performs Fastest Girl in Town. Lambert had a great night winning the song of the year, with husband Blake Shelton,  and female vocalist awards.
Miranda Lambert performs Fastest Girl in Town. Lambert had a great night winning the song of the year, with husband Blake Shelton, and female vocalist awards.
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Tim McGraw performs sings One of Those Nights. McGraw won  the musical event of the year award for his performance of Feel Like a Rock Star with Kenny Chesney.
Tim McGraw performs sings One of Those Nights. McGraw won the musical event of the year award for his performance of Feel Like a Rock Star with Kenny Chesney.
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The Zac Brown Band performs Goodbye in Her Eyes.
The Zac Brown Band performs Goodbye in Her Eyes.
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Male vocalist nominee Dierks Bentley performs Tip it On Back.
Male vocalist nominee Dierks Bentley performs Tip it On Back.
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The siblings that comprise the group The Band Perry perform Better Dig Two.
The siblings that comprise the group The Band Perry perform Better Dig Two.
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Eric Church performs his hit song Springsteen on the show. Church won the album of the year award for Chief.
Eric Church performs his hit song Springsteen on the show. Church won the album of the year award for Chief.
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Mike Eli, lead singer with The Eli Young Band gets some love from the audience during their  performance of Even if it Breaks Your Heart.
Mike Eli, lead singer with The Eli Young Band gets some love from the audience during their performance of Even if it Breaks Your Heart.
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Awards show sweetheart Taylor Swift performs Begin Again, off her new album Red. It was a rare win-free night for the multiple nominee.
Awards show sweetheart Taylor Swift performs Begin Again, off her new album Red. It was a rare win-free night for the multiple nominee.
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Little Big Town performs Pontoon from a set meant to look like the floating party boats. LBT took home two awards, single of the year for Pontoon, and vocal group
Little Big Town performs Pontoon from a set meant to look like the floating party boats. LBT took home two awards, single of the year for Pontoon, and vocal group
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Brad Paisley picks a tribute to Andy Griffith, a Chet Atkins-influenced rendition of the theme from the Andy Griffith show.
Brad Paisley picks a tribute to Andy Griffith, a Chet Atkins-influenced rendition of the theme from the Andy Griffith show.
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Luke Bryan left no doubt who was on stage as he performs Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye.
Luke Bryan left no doubt who was on stage as he performs Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye.
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New artist of the year winner Hunter Hayes accompanied himself on piano for his performance of Wanted.
New artist of the year winner Hunter Hayes accompanied himself on piano for his performance of Wanted.
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New artist nominee Brantley Gilbert performs Country Must Be Country Wide.
New artist nominee Brantley Gilbert performs Country Must Be Country Wide.
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Faith Hill turned in a hair raising performance of her song American Heart.
Faith Hill turned in a hair raising performance of her song American Heart.
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Keith Urban, center, got some vocal and guitar backup from Zac Brown during his performance of Georgia Woods.
Keith Urban, center, got some vocal and guitar backup from Zac Brown during his performance of Georgia Woods.
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Brad Paisley was in the spotlight for his new single Southern Comfort Zone.
Brad Paisley was in the spotlight for his new single Southern Comfort Zone.
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Jason Aldean performed Take a Little Ride off of his new album, Night Train.
Jason Aldean performed Take a Little Ride off of his new album, Night Train.
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Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill duet on Don't Rush.
Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill duet on Don't Rush.
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Kenny Chesney performs Come Over.
Kenny Chesney performs Come Over.
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Presenters Connie Britton, left, Hayden Panettiere and Kimberly Williams-Paisley take the stage. Britton and Panettiere star on the television show Nashville, and Williams-Paisley, (wife of Brad,) has a guest role on the show.
Presenters Connie Britton, left, Hayden Panettiere and Kimberly Williams-Paisley take the stage. Britton and Panettiere star on the television show Nashville, and Williams-Paisley, (wife of Brad,) has a guest role on the show.
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Carrie Underwood performs a windswept version of her single Blown Away.
Carrie Underwood performs a windswept version of her single Blown Away.
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Lady Antebellum perform a medley of You were Always on My Mind and Crazy during the Willie Nelson tribute.
Lady Antebellum perform a medley of You were Always on My Mind and Crazy during the Willie Nelson tribute.
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Blake Shelton applauds Willie Nelson during the tribute that closed the show. Shelton received his share of applause during the show, winning three awards including entertainer of the year.
Blake Shelton applauds Willie Nelson during the tribute that closed the show. Shelton received his share of applause during the show, winning three awards including entertainer of the year.
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