• The CMA Awards in 2008 was be the 42nd Country Music Awards show. This televised program honors members of the country music scene. This year country music fans celebrate the CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.

  This year's event was hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and kicked off with a free concert from Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray on ABC's Good Morning America.

• Fast Facts

  1. Aired: Wednesday November 12, 2008ABC: CMA Awards on ABC
  2. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 ESTABC: CMA Awards on ABC
  3. Network: ABC
  4. Hosted by: Brad Paisley and Carrie UnderwoodABC: CMA Awards on ABC
  5. Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  6. Categories: 12

• Categories

  • Entertainer
  • Male Vocalist
  • Female Vocalist
  • New Artist
  • Vocal Group
  • Vocal Duo
  • Single
  • Album
  • Song
  • Music Event
  • Music Video
  • MusicianOfficial Site: CMA Categories

• 2008 Presenters

  • Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Vince Gill
  • Julianne Hough
  • Hugh Jackman
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Heidi Newfield
  • Jake Owen
  • John Rich
  • Taylor Swift
  • Josh Turner
  • Jimmy Wayne
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Lee Ann WomackOfficial Site: CMA Presenters List

• 2008 Performers

  • Trace Adkins
  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Kenny Chesney
  • The Eagles
  • Alan Jackson
  • Kid Rock
  • Lady Antebellum
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Brad Paisley
  • George Strait
  • Sugarland
  • Taylor Swift
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Keith Urban
  • The WailersOfficial Site: CMA Performers List

• Show Highlights

  • "All the great men of country have hosted this show, I've got massive, I mean huge boots to fill. Also, I believe Dolly hosted the show once.—Brad Paisley

• 2007 Major Award Winners

  • Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney
  • Song of The Year: "Give it Away" - George Strait
  • Album of the Year: "It Just Comes Natural" - George Strait
  • Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley
  • Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood

• 2006 Major Award Winners

  • Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney
  • Song of The Year: "Believe" - Brooks & Dunn
  • Album of the Year: "Time Well Wasted" - Brad Paisley
  • Male Vocalist of the Year: Keith Urban
  • Female Vocalist of the Year: Carrie Underwood

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  Country Music Association Awards | CMA Winners 2008 | Toby Keith CMA Awards | CMA 2007 Winners | CMA Music Festival | CMA Nominations | Brad Paisley | Carrie Underwood | South by Southwest Winners 2009 | Country Music Awards Fashion | Country Music Awards Performances 2009 | Watch Country Music Awards Online | Country Music Awards Winners 2009 | CMT Music Award Nominees 2009

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