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Shania Twain rubs Billy Joel's head before presenting an award during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York. Joel, known for piano ballads, says he's been a country fan for decades and hopes New York City - currently devoid of a country radio station - gets one.
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Keith Urban, who won male vocalist and entertainer of the year awards, performs during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Madison Square Garden Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Elton John sings "Turn the Lights Out When You Leave" with Dolly Parton at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The pair also sang John Lennon's "Imagine," Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Julie Roberts performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Jennifer Nettles of the group Sugarland and Jon Bon Jovi perform at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York. Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres is in background.
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Faith Hill was among the performers during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Country music great Garth Brooks, left, tips his hat after singing "Good Ride, Cowboy" in honor of Chris LeDoux in front of an image of LeDoux on a stage in New York's Times Square Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005. The concert was part of the the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, being held nearby at Madison Square Garden. LeDoux died of cancer earlier this year.
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Country music singer Garth Brooks, center, is flanked by members of his band as they perform in Times Square in New York Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005. The concert was part of the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards being held in nearby Madison Square Garden.
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Dierks Bentley, winner of the CMA's Horizon Award, performs at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Hosts Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn of the duo Brooks & Dunn perform during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The duo was named vocal duet of the year at the awards show held in New York Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.
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Reigning "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood debuts her first single, "Jesus Take the Wheel," during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Alison Krauss, second from left, performs with Union Station at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York. Union Station is, from left, Jerry Douglas, Barry Bales, behind Krauss, Dan Tyminski and Ron Block.
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Country music couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw sing "Like We Never Loved at All" during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The show was held Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Vocal group of the year winner Rascal Flatts performs at Madison Square Garden during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards in New York Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg briefly appeared on stage at Madison Square Garden Nov. 15, 2005 to welcome the Country Music Association Awards to the city.
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Paul Simon, left, Willie Nelson and Norah Jones perform during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Brad Paisley performs "When I Get Where I'm Going" during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York. Paisley was nominated for six CMA awards.
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John Rich, right, and Big Kenny of the duo Big & Rich perform "Comin' To Your City" during the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon present an award at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York. They co-star in the new film "Walk the Line" about country legends Johnny and June Cash. Witherspoon said, "I have to say that I grew up in Nashville, so getting to the CMAs means I have finally arrived!"
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"Sopranos" star James Gandolfini and LeAnn Rimes present the female vocalist of the year award at the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in New York.
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