Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to host The 43rd Annual CMA Awards

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The reigning Male and Female CMA Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will re-unite to host the 2009 CMA Awards. This will be the second consecutive time that Paisley and Underwood have hosted the awards ceremony. The 43rd Annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, November 11 (8:00-11:00 pm ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

"I am thrilled to get the chance to co-host the CMAs for a second time with my pal Carrie," said Paisley. "This year we'll pull out all the stops, like a miniature poodle balancing act, tightrope walking, and a new world record for the number of costume changes by my co-host. Don't miss it!"

"I regret to inform Brad that I do not have a poodle, and I would appreciate it if he asks me permission before he tries on all my dresses this year," responded Underwood. "But all kidding aside, I'm really excited to be hosting again this year with my friend, Brad, as we celebrate another wonderful year of Country Music! It's going to be a great show!"

If you're going to be in Nashville on November 11, and want to see the show live, you can purchase purchase tickets online from Ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000, or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville. Ticket prices begin at $110.00 for Upper Level, $218.50 for Club Level, and $382.50 for Lower Level. Prices include sales tax, but exclude applicable service/handling fees.

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