The 2008 Country Music Association Awards, 42nd Annual Ceremony, was held on November 12, 2008, at the Sommet Center (later the Bridgestone Arena) in

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, Tennessee and was hosted by CMA Award winners Brad Paisley and

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. Kenny Chesney and

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led the night with 6 nomination each.

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold.

Hall of Fame

Performers

Presenters

* Vince Gill - recognized the Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

References

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