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2004 CMA Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney

38th Annual CMA Awards

Host: Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn
Venue: Grand Ole Opry House
City: Nashville, Tenn.
Date: Nov. 9, 2004

Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney

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38th Annual CMA Awards Summary

Superduo Brooks & Dunn host the show for the first time as Tim McGraw kicks it off with "How Bad Do You Want It?" McGraw's hit "Live Like You Were Dying" wins single of the year and gives co-writers Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman song of the year honors. Kenny Chesney picks up his first two CMA awards including album of the year (When the Sun Goes Down) and entertainer of the year. His acceptance speech is cut short by the show's hasty ending insulting fans and industry insiders alike. Chesney's tourmate, Keith Urban is named male vocalist and Martina McBride continues her reign as female vocalist. "Redneck Woman" Gretchen Wilson receives the Horizon Award. The mournful "Whiskey Lullaby" gives Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss the musical event and music video of the year awards. Prolific songwriter Kris Kristofferson joins producer Jim Foglesong as this year's Country Music Hall of Fame inductees.

Entertainer of the Year

Winner: Kenny Chesney
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Male Vocalist of the Year

Winner: Keith Urban
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Female Vocalist of the Year

Winner: Martina McBride
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Vocal Group of the Year

Winner: Rascal Flatts
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Musical Event of the Year

Winners: Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss
Song Title: "Whiskey Lullaby"
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Album of the Year

Winner: Kenny Chesney
Album Title: When the Sun Goes Down
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Song of the Year

Winners: Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman
Song Title: "Live Like You Were Dying"
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Single of the Year

Winner: Tim McGraw
Song Title: "Live Like You Were Dying"
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Musician of the Year

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Music Video of the Year

Winners: Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss and Rick Schroder
Video Title: "Whiskey Lullaby"
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