If you missed the Country Music Awards last night, we wanted to provide just a quick re-cap.

Kenny Chesney won “Entertainer of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 4th time for is album “Lucky Old Sun.”

George Strait, country legend won “Album of the Year” for  “River of Love.”

• Our girl, Carrie Underwood (who also co-hosted the show) won “Female Vocalist of the Year” for the 3rd year in the row and did an amazing performance of “Just A Dream.”
• Brad Paisley(who also co-hosted the show) won “Male Vocalist of the Year for the 2nd time which is wonderful considering he has been nominated in this category alone for 8 times.

• Country-rock trio Lady Antebellum took the “Best New Artist.”

Sugarland took home the award for “Vocal Duo Of The Year.”

• “Vocal Group of the Year” was awarded to Rascal Flatts.

• “Stay” by Jennifer Nettles won “Song of the Year.”

BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO HOST AND PERFORM ON “THE 42ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NOV. 12 LIVE FROM NASHVILLE ON ABC TELEVISION NETWORK

NASHVILLE - The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host “The 42^nd Annual CMA Awards.” This is the first time that either artist will have hosted “Country Music’s Biggest Night^TM.” “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards” airs live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“We are excited to have our reigning Male and Female Vocalist host the CMA Awards this year,” said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to their musical talent, Brad’s quick wit and Carrie’s gracefulness will serve them well in this role. CMA is happy to offer both of them their first opportunity to host a nationally televised network awards show. ”

In addition to their hosting duties, Paisley and Underwood will also perform on “The CMA Awards.” Previously announced performers include Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban, with more performers to be announced soon.

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Awards show,” says Paisley.  “We’re going to have a good time - start to finish.”

“I am so excited to host a show I grew up watching, and am so thrilled to spend this night with the fans and Brad,” says Underwood. “It’s going to be a party!” Click here for more details: 42nd Annual CMA Awards

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