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Entertainer of the Year
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Bill Cody:
Storme Warren:
Suzanne Alexander:
Nan Kelley:
Top Male Vocalist
Bill Cody: Brad Paisley…like Stella in the movie, he's found his groove.
Storme Warren: Brad Paisley. Nine No. 1s in row. Enough said.
Suzanne Alexander: I'm struggling between Keith and Brad. Now that they recorded together I think it should be a tie! But if I have to pick one, I'll go with Keith.
Nan Kelley: Keith Urban - new tour, new baby, new record - destiny!
Top Female Vocalist
Bill Cody: Taylor Swift…in a CLOSE one over Carrie. Her ability to always be comfortable in every situation it seems and her truly global star status gives her the win.
Storme Warren: Taylor Swift. I might be one year early on this pick, but we'll see.
Suzanne Alexander: Carrie Underwood - She's at the top of the world right now!
Nan Kelley: Tough tough field of talented ladies, but Carrie will probably pull it out again!
Top Vocal Group
Bill Cody: Rascal Flatts…for a decade, they've done it all. Incredibly they still keep it fresh, creative, fun and fan focused.
Storme Warren: Rascal Flatts. They haven't done anything to lose this award, though their their competition is getting tougher.
Suzanne Alexander: It's great to see the new guys in this category but right now Rascal Flatts still leads the pack.
Nan Kelley: Their fan base is unstoppable, as are their album sales - the Flatts!
Top Vocal Duo
Bill Cody: Montgomery Gentry…in a surprise over B & D and Sugarland. Over the years they've been so consistent in bringing the hits. They still keep 'em coming.
Storme Warren: Sugarland. I think the B&D era comes to an end. But how many years have we thought that?
Suzanne Alexander: Sugarland - They had a lot of exposure & press over the last year along with new music.
Nan Kelley: I bet it's a repeat from last year - Sugarland.
Top New Artist
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Storme Warren:
Suzanne Alexander:
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Single of the Year
Bill Cody: Waitin' On a Woman… Brad's big night will continue. It so hard to choose between it and Trace with You’re Gonna Miss This. Both represent so well, the things that make up real life.
Storme Warren: "Waitin on a Woman." In Brad's own words, "It's the best song I've ever heard." He can say that 'cause he didn't write it!
Suzanne Alexander: I'm going with "Waitin' On A Woman."
Nan Kelley: "You're Gonna Miss This." Again, we know the power of Trace Adkins on the Top 20.
Song of the Year
Bill Cody: In Color…Jamey hit the high water mark interpreting this song so perfectly, from pen to prose to performance perfection.
Storme Warren: "In Color." Emotional portrait of life. Music doesn't get better than this.
Suzanne Alexander: This one goes to the writers. I think Jamey Johnson will take it with "In Color."
Nan Kelley: King George and "I Saw God Today" - what a song!
Video of the Year
Bill Cody: Waitin' On A Woman…Brad Paisley inviting Andy Griffith to co-star was sheer brilliance.
Storme Warren: Waitin on a Woman. Just hearing Andy Griffith use the lyrics as dialogue is enough for me. Gives me chills.
Suzanne Alexander: Brad Paisley is always a favorite here. I'm going with Brad and Andy Griffith in "Waitin' On A Woman."
Nan Kelley: "Waitin On a Woman." Brad Paisley continues to bring the "A" game to his videos.
Vocal Event of the Year
Bill Cody: Start A Band…They captured the true essence of their live performances. These cats are PLAYERS! The video looked like they were having more fun than the law allows.
Storme Warren: "Start a Band" (Brad Paisley & Keith Urban). Just seeing those two names next to each other is a big deal.
Suzanne Alexander: "Start A Band" with Brad & Keith drummed up some major attention, so that's my pick.
Nan Kelley: Such amazing pairings here, but I think Keith and Brad "Start A Band" will win this one!
Album of the Year
Bill Cody: Realistically, it'll go to Carrie. I like being unrealistic. For me it's a tie, George Strait and Jamey Johnson, in a dead heat.
Storme Warren: George Strait. I'd love to watch Jamey win this one, but I think the King accents his spectacular decade with a followup to his CMA win in the same category.
Suzanne Alexander: If you're going on songs and sales, it'll be a tough one to call between Carrie's Carnival Ride and Taylor's Fearless CD. Shoot, I don't know! Do I have to pick?
Nan Kelley:

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