CMA Awards 2003

Musicians perform a tribute to Johnny Cash during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Nov. 5, 2003. Included in the performance are Sheryl Crow, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

A picture of Johnny and June Carter Cash is shown behind Sheryl Crow and Travis Tritt as they perform together during a tribute to Johnny Cash during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show.

Ronnie Dunn wears an armband in honor of the late Johnny Cash as he and duo partner Kix Brooks, left, are joined by sax player Katja, center, during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003.

Norah Jones, left, and Dolly Parton perform together during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show.

Kris Kristofferson and his wife, Lisa, arrive for the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville Nov. 5, 2003.

Hank Williams Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane.

Wynonna Judd said the necklace she is wearing belonged to the late Johnny Cash.

Sheryl Crow arrives at the CMA awards show.

Kenny Chesney arrives for the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show.

Jimmy Buffett, left, and Alan Jackson perform their duet "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville. Buffett and Jackson won the award for vocal event of the year for the song.

Martina McBride performs during the show.

Martina McBride, left, accepts the female vocalist of the year award from presenter Faith Hill during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003.

Tim McGraw performs during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show.

Shania Twain performs with her band.

Joe Nichols accepts the Horizon Award during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville Nov. 5, 2003. The award is given to the most promising new performer.

Alan Jackson accepts the award for male vocalist of the year during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. Jackson also won the award for entertainer of the year.

Patty Loveless performs during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003.

LeAnn Rimes and Kid Rock present the album of the year award during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show in Nashville Nov. 5, 2003.

Toby Keith performs during the 37th annual Country Music Association Awards show.

Vince Gill hosted the show.