The CMA Awards Nobody Handed Out...

As predicted... That Nashville Sound only predicted 50% of the winners last night in the CMA Award Show. Last I remember, that wasn't a passing grade. For those that missed the show or needed a recap, here's a list of the winners:

2008 CMA Winners
Entertainer: Kenny Chesney
Male Vocalist: Brad Paisley
Female Vocalist: Carrie Underwood
Album: George Strait, Troubadour
Vocal Duo: Sugarland
New Artist: Lady Antebellum
Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts
Song: Jennifer Nettles, “Stay”
Single: George Strait, “I Saw God Today”
Music Video: Brad Paisley feat. Andy Griffith, “Waiting on a Woman”
Musical Event: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, “Gone Gone Gone”
Musician: Mac McAnally

But for those that did watch the show, there were several different awards that should have been awarded in between the awards. Without further ado, I hand out the CMA Awards Show Awards...

Best CMA Awards Moment- Brad Paisley walking down off the stage and kissing his wife Kim's pregnant belly after being announced Best Male Vocalist.

Best Sign Of Country Music Legitimacy- In a night filled with huge stage spectacles, Darius Rucker played a down home performance of his #1 hit "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" that brough the crowd to its feet.

Best Proof That The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same- George Strait winning another CMA Award shows that traditional country music is more relevant than ever.

Best Speech- Mrs. Leslie Ponder touchingly talking about her Master Seargent husband Trey whom she lost in Afghanistan and the power of music getting her through her loss before introducing Carrie Underwoods performance. It was a highlight of the night.

The Lonliest Performance- While his performance was great, James Otto felt out of place with just he and his guitar up on the stage with no band behind him.

Best Reaction Of The Night- Lady Antebellum was visibly shaken when announced as the Best New Artist Award, their enthusiasm was very genuine and infectious.

Biggest Suprise of the Night- Brad Paisley's humor and Carrie Underwood's "straight-guy-role" made their hosting job a terrific vote of confidence for having them do the same in 2009.

Best Bling Of The Night- Carrie Underwood's diamond-encrusted necklace (pictured) is rumored to be valued at some crazy multi-million dollars (7 to 70 depending on what you read).

Best Performance Of The Night- Kid Rock suprised the crowd, Carrie Underwood blew them away and Sugarland touched everyone.

Best Welcome-Home Moment- Shania Twain getting choked up as she walked out on stage to a standing ovation before handing out Entertainer Of The Year.