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Stars including Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift hit the red carpet at the 2009 Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. (28 photos) view photos »
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Country music's biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain, arrive at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. (26 photos) view photos »
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The moniker "Country Music's Biggest Night" continues for the CMA's as Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is the first presenter announced for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards," Access Hollywood has confirmed. Additionally, nominees Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler have been added as performers. "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" airs live from Nashville, Wednesday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
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RANDALL, Wisc. -- Jessica Simpson's gone country - but can she stay there?
The aspiring crossover singer made her country concert debut at the Country Thunder USA Festival in Randall, Wisc. on Saturday, where she reached out to an unsure audience.
"I don't know what your perception is of Jessica Simpson or what tabloid you buy, but I just want you to know that I'm just a girl from Texas; I'm just like you," Simpson told the crowd. "I'm doing what I love and dating a boy."
more »Country stars take to the stage for the 2008 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. (16 photos) view photos »