Nashville (Tennessee), Nov 07: Alan Jackson took home his second entertainer of the year award and four other honors at the annual Country Music Association awards. His five awards tied a record for most received in one year. Johnny cash had that many in 1969, as did Vince Gill in 1993.

"CMA's been a little too generous to me tonight," Jackson said yesterday while accepting the top honor.
Jackson, who was nominated a record 10 times, was also named male vocalist of the year, won album of the year for "drive," and song and single of the year for his September 11-themed "where were you (when the world stopped turning)." His debut of the song at last year's telecast stopped the show. An emotional Martina McBride accepted her second female vocalist of the year award after performing her new single "concrete angel" for the crowd at the grand Ole Opry house. She also won in 1999.

"I was not prepared for this emotion that I'm feeling, it's just so amazing that I get to live this dream," she said, her voice cracking as she wiped away tears.
The Dixie chicks were named vocal group of the year for the fourth time; Brooks & Dunn took home their 10th award for vocal duo of the year; and brad paisley beat out Jackson for music video of the year honors for "I'm gonna miss her (the fishin' song)."


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