George Strait won Best Country Album at the 2009 Grammys on February 8, 2009, for Troubadour. The other nominees were Jamey Johnson, Patty Loveless, Randy Travis and Trisha Yearwood.
Official Nominations
- That Lonesome Song by Jamey Johnson
- Sleepless Nights by Patty Loveless
- Troubadour by George Strait
- Around The Bend by Randy Travis
- Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love by Trisha Yearwood
Jamey Johnson Facts
- Origin: Enterprise, Alabama
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Origin: Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- Active: 2005-present
- Albums: 6
- Labels: BNA, Mercury Nashville
- 2007: CMA Award, Song of the Year Country Music Television: Jamey Johnson Awards (2007)
Patty Loveless Facts
- Given name: Patty Lee Ramey
- Born: January 4, 1957
- Origin: Elkhorn City, Kentucky
- Husband and producer is Emory Gordy Jr.
- 65th member of the Grand Ole Opry
- Has hit No. 1 on the Billboard five timesAllmusic.com: Patty Loveless Billboard Singles
- Had major throat surgery in 1992
- Distant cousin of country singers Loretta Lynn and Crystal GayleAllmusic: Patty Loveless Bio
- Is a licensed amateur ham radio operator with the call sign KD4WUJ under her maiden name, Patricia L. RameyHam Radio Online: Who Do You Think...
George Strait Facts
- Born: May 18, 1952
- Birthplace: Poteet, Texas
- Years active: 1981-present
- Label: MCA Nashville Records
- Studio albums: 24
- Nicknames: "King George"
- Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.Billboard.com: George Strait Biography
Randy Travis Facts
Trisha Yearwood Facts
- Name: Patricia Lynn Yearwood
- Born: September 19, 1964
- Birthplace: Monticello, Georgia
- Current residence: Owasso, Oklahoma
- Years active: 1989-present
- Grammy Awards: three
- Country Music Association Awards: 1
- American Music Association Awards: 1
- Married to Garth Brooks
Best Country Album 2009 Grammy Winner
- Troubadour by George Strait
Top Hits From Grammy Nominated Country Albums
MTV Video: "Troubador" by George Strait (Time: 2:53)
MTV Video: "Crazy Nights" by Patty Loveless (Time: 3:55)
MTV Video: "Faith In You" by Randy Travis (Time: 3:44)
MTV Video: "This Is Me You're Talking To" by Trisha Yearwood (Time: 4:17)
MTV Video: "In Color" by Jamey Johnson (Time: 4:07)
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References
Fast Facts
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Event
51st Grammy Awards
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Award
Best Country Album
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Fact:
First given in 1995
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Most wins
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Telecast
February 8, 2009 8PM EST
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Network
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Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles
