Nashville, Nov 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 43rd edition of the Country Music Awards was held in Nashville on November 11, 2009. It was a gala affair and more so because most of the winners were from the new talent. Hence their enthusiasm was to be seen to be believed. All the stars and starlets of the world of country music came over to collect awards, perform and generally have a good time in their own special County Music Awards.

The surprise visit of the awards ceremony was Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, who came to cheer for her singer husband Keith Urban. Not that he needed any of it, as he is a country music superstar in his own right. Martina McBride and George performed on “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” as a tribute to Barbara Mandrell. Barbara Mandrell was honored as a Hall of Famer at the 43rd edition of the Country Music Awards was held in Nashville on November 11, 2009.

The awards giving ceremony was held live from Sommet Center in Nashville. Amongst all of the winners, Swift Taylor was the most happiest and luckiest one, as she got awards in all the categories she was nominate din. That’s quiet a clean sweep. She said that she would never forget this moment. “I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment, everything I ever wanted has just happened to me,” an emotional Taylor said before inviting the members of her band onstage to share the spotlight with her.

The ‘New Artist of the Year Award’ was won by Darius Rucker for his hit single “Alright”. He also performed this song in the Award ceremony. His win is legendary as he is the first black American who has won this award.

Here is a list of the CMA Awards 2009 winners:

Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift
Album of the Year: Fearless, Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Single of the Year: “I Run to You,” Lady Antebellum
Song of the Year: “In Color,” Jamey Johnson (w/ co writers Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto)
Music Video of the Year: “Love Story,” Taylor Swift
Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum
Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland
Best New Artist of the Year: Darius Rucker
Musician of the Year: Mac McAnally
Event of the Year: “Start a Band,” Brad Paisley and Keith Urban

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