2008 CMT Awards Re-Broadcast on CMT

CMT will re-broadcast the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Saturday, November 29 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by reigning Male and Female Vocalists of the Year Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwoo, the show included performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, The Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Paisley, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Underwood and Keith Urban.

Upon winning his fourth trophy for Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney warmly accepted his award from superstar Shania Twain in yet another surprise appearance. Special Hollywood guests included Miley Cyrus, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, along with other presenters Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Julianne Hough, Heidi Newfield, Jake Owen, John Rich, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Jimmy Wayne and Lee Ann Womack.

2008 CMA Awards Winners:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Kenny Chesney

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brad Paisley

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Carrie Underwood

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Rascal Flatts

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Sugarland

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Troubadour
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“I Saw God Today”
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Stay”
Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles Publishing

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
“Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)”

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Waitin’ On a Woman”
Brad Paisley featuring Andy Griffith
Directed by Jim Shea and Peter Tilden