the awards were great last night, Reba McIntire hosting for the 12 time, and she was looking and acting better than ever. that woman is like a fine wine getting better with age. that’s just my opinion. and the performances were fantastic! Toby Keith and David Koz moved me to tears, when they sang a tribute to friend Wayman Tisdale. and the boys of the Zac Brown Band are over seas lifting the spirits of the soldiers did a via satalite performance. (ok that made me cry too)

there were no bad dresses, i was really impressed. thankfully country music is not the place for “how weird can i dress and get away with it”.

Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert  were the front runners both picking up 3 awards. and Carrie Underwood was awarded the Triple Crown Award as well as Entertainer of the Year 2 years running!

now here is a complete list of the winners…

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR - Carrie Underwood

SONG OF THE YEAR - “Need You Now” - Lady Antebellum

SINGLE OF THE YEAR - “Need You Know” - Lady Antebellum

TOP NEW ARTIST (fan-voted) - Luke Bryan

ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Revolution - Miranda Lambert

TOP VOCAL GROUP - Lady Antebellum

TOP MALE VOCALIST - Brad Paisley

TOP FEMALE VOCALIST - Miranda Lambert

TOP VOCAL DUO - Brooks & Dunn

HUMANITARIAN AWARD - Montgomery Gentry

VIDEO OF THE YEAR - Miranda Lambert - “White Liar”

VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR - Blake Shelton, featuring Trace Adkins - “Hillbilly Bone.”

TRIPLE CROWN CRYSTAL MILESTONE AWARD - Carrie Underwood