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'The first thing I said to my publicist was, 'They're not gonna keep it from me now, are they?'' Jelly remembers.

He's had a truly incredible year.

McBryde shares her reaction to her three nominations — and her favorite CMA Awards backstage memory.

In honor of the CMA Awards here are some of the best country music "Mean Tweets" from Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Chief and Bocephus will sing Waylon to begin the 2015 CMA Awards on Nov. 4.

OK, maybe Brett Eldridge hasn't really lost his mind, but his new song and video are out for "Lose My Mind". The video shows him in a straight jacket and kissing on Victoria Secret model Rachel Hilbert. Not a bad gig for the 29 year old country music star huh...

There were first-time winners in the Entertainer, Album and Vocal Group of the Year categories at the 2012 CMA Awards, and fans saw brilliant performances by stars like Little Big Town, Kelly Clarkson, the Band Perry and Zac Brown Band. However, there were a few noticeable absences from this year's Nashville ceremony.

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?