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The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
Carrie Underwood won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award to highlight Sunday night's 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Reba McEntire returned as host of the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, where Carrie Underwood took home entertainer of the year honors.
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Jack Ingram, center, and Dierks Bentley are surrounded by fans as they perform.
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Julianne Hough, right, presents the top new artist award to Luke Bryan. Hough won the award last year.
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Taylor Swift is carried by the crowd as she performs. Swift was named entertainer of the year at the rival Country Music Awards, but lost out to Underwood on Sunday.
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Matthew McConaughey, left, gives Carrie Underwood a pair of boots. Underwood's entertainer of the year victory was her second in a row.
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Singers Eddie Montgomery, left, and Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry perform.
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Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks and Dunn perform. The popular duo will be calling it quits after a final tour this year.
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Brad Paisley took home his fourth straight top male vocalist award on Sunday night.
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Broadway star and country newcomer Laura Bell Bundy performs.
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Lady Antebellum accept the top vocal group award. The chart-topping trio also won song of the year for "Need You Now."
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Longtime favorite and two-time top male vocalist Tim McGraw performs.
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Carrie Underwood's three year streak of winning the top female vocalist award came to an end as Miranda Lambert won in that category. Her second consecutive entertainer of the year victory still made her the evening's big winner.
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Lambert, Shelton, Adkins win early ACM Awards
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The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards