CMA Awards

Country Music Awards updates.
Carrie Underwood attends the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena1 in Nashville, Tenn. See CMA Awards live performance streaming here.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood went topical with a song poking fun at comments by Williams last month in which he compared a golf game between President Barack Obama and Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to Adolf Hitler playing golf with Israel's prime minister.

"You can drink and start carrying on, but you can't compare the president to Hitler," sang Paisley. Williams, 62, a rare face at awards shows, appeared midway to join in the joke, winning cheers and applause from the audience.


Single of the year went to The Band Perry for "If I Die Young," which also won song of the year.

Fans will also see performances during the 45th annual CMA awards show from veteran singer Faith Hill -- returning after a five-year absence -- while teen "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery will make his CMA debut.

The biggest prize, entertainer of the year, is expected to be announced at the end of the three-hour show broadcast live on U.S. television.

Jason Aldean has his first shot at the prestigious award after a stellar year that saw him headlining his own tour for the first time and hits like "Dirt Road Anthem." Aldean has four other nominations, including album of the year for "My Kinda Party."

Keith Urban, Paisley and Shelton -- who is a judge on TV contest "The Voice" -- are also in the running for entertainer of the year, with Taylor Swift the sole female nominee for the top honor.

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