The 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 9, 2011.
Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood deliver opening remarks during the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 2011. UPI/John Sommers II
Taylor Swift arrives on the red carpet at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 2011. UPI/Terry Wyatt
Laura Bell Brundy arrives on the red carpet at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 2011. UPI/Terry Wyatt
Reba McEntire arrives on the red carpet at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 2011. UPI/Terry Wyatt