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Taylor Swift Is Triple-Winner At Country Music Awards

Star recognised for raising profile of the genre through her success...

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Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 10:07

Taylor Swiftwas a triple winner at last night's Country Music Awards, where she was recognised for bringing the genre to a wider audience.

The pop superstar wore a glittery red full-length dress to the annual gong show in Nashville, Tennessee - and was presented with the prestigious Pinnacle Award.

CMAs president Ed Hardy explained Taylor's win in a statement, saying: "I've known Taylor since she was 16. She came to my office with her mom to play her music, and I was amazed. Taylor’s outstanding career epitomizes the definition of the Pinnacle Award.

"[The award was created to recognise] an artist who has achieved both national and international prominence through concert performances and record sales at levels unique in country music. The artist has also attained the highest degree of recognition within the broad expanse of music worldwide."

T-Swift also won the "musical event of the year" and best video awards for Highway Don't Care, her collaboration with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban.

Blake Shelton
won the best male and best album categories, while Miranda Lambert won best female and Kacey Musgraves took the best newcomer award.

Florida Georgia Line
were also double winners - taking the best duo and single of the year gongs.

T-Swift's people recently denied that she is dating True Blood hunk Alexander Skarsgard.

The winners in full...

Entertainer of the Year
Blake Shelton
George Strait - WINNER
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Taylor Swift

Single of the Year
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line - WINNER
Highway Don't Care - Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Mama's Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert
Merry Go 'Round - Kacey Musgraves
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

Album of the Year
Based on a True Story - Blake Shelton - WINNER
Blown Away - Carrie Underwood
Red - Taylor Swift
Same Trailer Different Park - Kacey Musgraves
Tornado - Little Big Town

Song of the Year
I Drive Your Truck - Lee Brice (written by Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington & Jimmy Yeary) - WINNER
Mama's Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert (written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally & Kacey Musgraves)
Merry Go 'Round - Kacey Musgraves (written by Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne)
Pontoon - Little Big Town (written by Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby & Luke Laird)
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker (written by Bob Dylan & Ketch Secor)

Female Vocalist of the Year

Carrie Underwood
Kacey Musgraves
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert - WINNER
Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year

Blake Shelton - WINNER
Eric Church
Jason Aldean
Keith Urban
Luke Bryan

Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town - WINNER
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line - WINNER
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square

Musical Event of the Year
Boys 'Round Here - Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line with Nelly
Don't Rush - Kelly Clarkson feat. Vince Gill
Highway Don't Care - Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift & Keith Urban - WINNER
The Only Way I Know - Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church

Musician of the Year
Brent Mason - Guitar
Dann Huff - Guitar
Mac McAnally - Guitar - WINNER
Paul Franklin - Steel Guitar
Sam Bush - Mandolin

Music Video of the Year
Blown Away - Carrie Underwood
Boys 'Round Here - Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies
Downtown - Lady Antebellum
Highway Don't Care - Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift & Keith Urban - WINNER
Mama's Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert
Tornado - Little Big Town

New Artist of the Year

Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kacey Musgraves - WINNER
Kip Moore
Lee Brice

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