Country Music Awards 2004

Host Reba McEntire introduces the first performance of the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Troy Gentry, left, and Eddie Montgomery, of Montgomery Gentry, perform during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of the group Brooks & Dunn, accept their award for top vocal duo during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Nominee Toby Keith performs during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Dr. Phil McGraw, left, is joined by his wife, Robin, as he arrives to present an award during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Alan Jackson performs "Remember When" at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Jackson later won single record of the year for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."

Canadian country star Terri Clark performs during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Toby Keith accepts his award for album of the year for "Shock'n Y'All" at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Randy Travis, right, is joined by producer Douglas Johnson as he accepts his award for song of the year for "Three Wooden Crosses" at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Country legend Willie Nelson, center, is joined by Toby Keith, left, and Kenny Chesney as he accepts the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004. He is only the fourth musician to be so honored.

Sara Evans performs "Suds in the Bucket" at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Country legend Loretta Lynn, left, perform "Miss Being Mrs." with Vince Gill at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Gary LeVox, left, Joe Don Rooney, center, and Jay DeMarcus of the group Rascal Flatts accept their award for top vocal group at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Show host Reba McEntire, right, is joined by producer Dick Clark during the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Michelle Poe arrives at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Singer Kid Rock poses backstage at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Toby Keith accepts his award for top male vocalist at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Keith was the big winner with four awards, including entertainer of the year.

Tim McGraw performs at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Chely Wright performs at the 2004 All-Star Jam party following the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.

Singer Tracy Lawrence acknowledges fans at the 2004 All-Star Jam party following the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 26, 2004.