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CHRIS STAPLETON


             ENTERTAINER, ALBUM AND MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR



            Year in Review                                                                                       NOMINATED ARTISTS
            Released his second solo album From A Room: Volume 1 in May and will
            release volume two on Dec. 1
            Performed at “A Concert For Charlottesville,” an evening of music and
            unity hosted by Dave Matthews Band
            Performed “Texas” with George Strait and Miranda Lambert during the
            “Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief” telethon, which raised
            over $44 Million


















            CARRIE UNDERWOOD


                                 FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR



            Year in Review
            Returned for a fifth season performing the opening theme for “Sunday
            Night Football”
            Celebrated her 100th performance at the Grand Ole Opry with four
            sold-out shows
            “Dirty Laundry” became the 25th No. 1 single of her career






















    Photo credits: Chris Stapleton – Courtesy of Chris Stapleton; Carrie Underwood – Courtesy of Carrie Underwood
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