2006 Country Music Association Awards Explained

Date:November 6, 2006
Location:Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Network:ABC
Hosts:Brooks & Dunn
Most Wins:Brooks & Dunn (3)
Most Nominations:Brooks & Dunn
Brad Paisley (6 each)
Previous:2005
Main:CMA
Next:2007
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The 2006 Country Music Association Award, 40th Annual Ceremony, took place on November 6, 2006, and was the first ceremony to be held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center (later known as Bridgestone Arena) in Nashville, Tennessee. This was also the first ceremony to be broadcast live from ABC.[1] Brooks & Dunn, and Brad Paisley led with 6 nominations each including Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

Winners and Nominees

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Male Vocalist of the YearFemale Vocalist of the Year
Vocal Group of the YearVocal Duo of the Year
Single of the YearSong of the Year
Horizon AwardMusician of the Year
Music Video of the YearMusical Event of the Year
  • “Believe” Brooks & Dunn
    • “8th of November” Big & Rich
    • “Jesus Take The Wheel” Carrie Underwood
    • Kerosene Miranda Lambert
    • “When I Get Where I’m Going” Brad Paisley (feat. Dolly Parton)
  • When I Get Where I’m Going” Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton
    • “Building Bridges” Brooks & Dunn, Sheryl Crow, and Vince Gill
    • “Like We Never Loved At All” Billy Joel and Tim McGraw
    • “Politically Uncorrect” Gretchen Wilson and Merle Haggard
    • “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles

Performers and presenters

Performers

Artist(s)Song(s)
Brooks & Dunn
Vince Gill
Sheryl Crow
"Building Bridges"
Carrie Underwood"Before He Cheats"
Brad Paisley"She's Everything"
Sugarland"Settlin'"
Gretchen Wilson
John Rich
"Come to Bed"
Alan Jackson"Like Red on a Rose"
Little Big Town"Bones"
Rascal Flatts"My Wish"
Martina McBride"Anyway"
George Strait"Give It Away"
Kenny Chesney"You Save Me"
The Wreckers"Leave the Pieces"
Dierks Bentley"Every Mile a Memory"
Miranda Lambert"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"
Faith Hill"Stealing Kisses"
Josh Turner"Would You Go with Me"
Jason Aldean"Hicktown"
Sara Evans"A Real Fine Place to Start"
Vince Gill
Sheryl Crow
Amy Grant
Jennifer Gill
"What You Give Away"
Presenters
Presenter(s)Award
LeAnn Rimes, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie SamboraSingle of the Year
Lee Ann Womack and Cameron MathisonSong of the Year
Gary Allan and Kimberly Williams-PaisleyVocal Group of the Year
Kris KristoffersonGeorge Strait
Trisha Yearwood And James DentonVocal Duo of the Year
Eva LongoriaMale Vocalist of the Year
Kellie Pickler and Billy CurringtonHorizon Award
Female Vocalist of the Year
Montgomery GentryAlbum of the Year
Barbara MandrellEntertainer of the Year

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 40th Annual CMA Awards Winners List. www.cbsnews.com. 6 November 2006 . en-US. 2019-09-01.
  2. Web site: Timeline The 2019 CMA Awards - Wednesday, November 13th on ABC. 2019 CMA Awards Wednesday, November 13 on ABC. en-US. 2020-05-10.