About The Show
The CMAs showcase the best in the Country Music genre, through the voting of the business members of the Country Music Association. All the biggest names in Country Music are sure to be found under one roof.
Host: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood
Date: November 11, 2008
City: Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn.
The Nominees
Entertainer Of The Year
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Male Vocalist Of The Year
New Artist Of The Year
Vocal Group Of The Year
Vocal Duo Of The Year
Single Of The Year
Album Of The Year
Song Of The Year
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Winner: Jennifer Nettles
Stay
- Brad Paisley Letter To Me
- Rodney Clawson/Monty Criswell/Wade Kirby I Saw God Today
- Alan Jackson Good Time
- Ashley Gorley/Lee Thomas Miller You’re Gonna Miss This
Musical Event Of The Year
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Winner:
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Gone Gone Gone - Kenny Chesney (duet with George Strait) Shiftwork
- Sugarland Life In A Northern Town
- Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney Every Other Weekend
- Josh Turner Another Try
Music Video Of The Year
Musician Of The Year
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Winner:
Mac McAnally – Guitar - Brent Mason – Guitar
- Dann Huff – Guitar
- Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
- Jerry Douglas – Dobro