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In this Nov. 5, 2014, file photo, Brad Paisley, left, and Carrie Underwood perform as they host the 48th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Underwood and Paisley will return to host the Country Music Association Awards on ABC this fall for an eighth straight year. The 49th annual awards show will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 4. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood host CMAs for 8th year

Associated Press

Glen Campbell raised money for research and awareness of Alzheimer's before the disease forced him off stage. (Associated Press)

COUNTRY TIMES: Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy, and peers ride off into oblivion

By Nancy Dunham - Special to The Washington Times

The Golden Hammer

Golden Hammer: VA spent $10 million of taxpayer funds on high-profile television ads

By Drew Johnson - The Washington Times

Miranda Lambert accepts the female vocalist of the year award on stage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Miranda Lambert makes history at 2014 CMAs

By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press

Luke Bryan performs onstage at the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Luke Bryan wins CMA entertainer of the year

Associated Press

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are again set to host the annual Country Music Association Awards. ABC will broadcast the 48th annual awards show Wednesday at 8 p.m. (Associated Press photographs)

Country Music Association Awards returns to last year’s hosts, ups ante with ‘backstage passes’

By Nancy Dunham — Special to The Washington Times

The country music group Alabama playing in Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. (AP)

CMA Fest calls on fans of all segments

By Nancy Dunham - Special to The Washington Times

CMA Awards, fellow stars salute George Strait

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

In this May 11, 2013 photo, Taylor Swift performs onstage during her Red Tour at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. Swift and Kacey Musgraves top the list of nominees for the CMA Awards with six nominations each. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves lead CMA nominees

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Shelton takes CMA Awards entertainer of the year

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Miranda Lambert, left, and Blake Shelton embrace onstage after winning the award for song of the year for "Over You" at the 46th Annual Country Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Blake Shelton: Singer pulls off surprise win at CMAs

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Blake Shelton pulls off surprise win at CMAs

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Eric Church takes album of year at CMA Awards

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Blake Shelton accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 46th Annual Country Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Shelton wins 3 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Shelton takes CMA Awards entertainer of the year

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Little Big Town, Church take major wins at CMAs

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Shelton and Lambert win song of the year at CMAs

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Eric Church storms CMAs by doing it his own way

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

Eric Church performs during the CMT Music Awards. He is the lead nominee at Thursday’s Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. In 18 months, the outsider’s relationship with the Music City machine has turned upside-down. (Associated Press)

Rising country star Church doing it his way

By Chris Talbott - Associated Press

Items from Charley Pride’s life set for museum

By JAMIE STENGLE - Associated Press