39TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Famed psychologist "Dr. Phil" McGraw and Mrs McGraw at the 39th Academy of Country Music Awards at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada, May 26, 2004. (UPI Photo/Roger Williams)

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