CMT.com: 2001 CMA Awards

The verdicts are in and the winners are announced. See what the CMA favorites had to say.

Album of the Year

		O Brother Where Art Thou? - Various Artists "Generosity is the hallmark of an artist, and I want to thank all of these artists for their incredible generosity for making this music and you for your's." -- T Bone Burnett

Entertainer of the Year

	photo flipbook	Tim McGraw " I never thought this could happen to me. I thought I'd make a few records, maybe have a few hits. Maybe be able to stick around long enough to enjoy myself for a little while. I never thought that I would enjoy myself this much. ... God bless you guys out there taking care of us over in God-forsaken land over there. We appreciate it. Thank you." -- Tim McGraw

Male Vocalist of the Year

	photo flipbook	Toby Keith "I think it's cool that I have Jesus Christ in my life. And I think it's cool that we can get together here tonight and live in a free nation and do this thing. Because every time we get together and celebrate our accomplishments, we kick the evil right in the teeth. This is a great event tonight." -- Toby Keith

Vocal Event of the Year

	photo flipbook	"Too Country" - Brad Paisley with featured vocals by George Jones, Bill Anderson and Buck Owens

Horizon Award

		Keith Urban "What do you know, prayers do work. Thank you God, I appreciate this so much." -- Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

	photo flipbook	Lee Ann Womack "I thought my chance had gone by me, and so I am very, very grateful to have this. I can remember watching the awards every fall when I was growing up, and this is what I wanted. I've heard the saying that you're only as tall as the shoulders you stand on. ... And I stand on a lot of shoulders." -- Lee Ann Womack

Song of the Year

	"Murder on Music Row" - written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell; recorded by George Strait and Alan Jackson "'Murder on Music Row' has always been a real inspiration to us and a lot of country music fans, traditional country music fans. ... We got to thank George Strait, Tony Brown and the king of traditional country music, Mr. Alan Jackson."-- Larry Shell "I'd like to accept this award in honor of my late friend Mr. Gene Wooten who passed away this morning -- a great Dobro player and sideman for the Osborne Brothers." -- Larry Cordle

Musician of the Year

Vocal Group of the Year

	photo flipbook	Lonestar "Thank you so much ... We wouldn't miss this for the world. The song 'I'm Already There,' that explains it. That's the life we live every night". -- Richie McDonald "We are so proud to be part of country music. Thanks for letting us help heal this country, the way it's going right now, so God bless you and we'll see you soon." -- Dean Sams

Music Video of the Year

	photo flipbook	"Born to Fly" - Sara Evans "Oh my gosh, this is my first award ever. I shouldn't cry about the video award, but I'm going to." -- Sara Evans

Single of the Year

		"I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" - The Soggy Bottom Boys "No way this just happened. I'm not even close to having a speech prepared. ... I suppose I should thank George Clooney, for one." -- Dan Tyminski "That's awesome! Hey George Clooney, I've met Dan Tyminski, and you're no Dan Tyminski." --Vince Gill

Vocal Duo of the Year

	photo flipbook	Brooks & Dunn "Thank you, it's a shame this has to be a competition 'cause Troy and Eddy were out with us this year, making it possible for us to win it this year, I think in a lot of ways." -- Ronnie Dunn "Thank you!" -- Kix Brooks