Country music award season voters apparently didn’t get the memo that now’s the time for change as there was no difference when it came to the king’s chair last night for the 42nd annual Country Music Assn. Awards in Nashville.� Kenny Chesney took home the top award for entertainer of the year for the fourth consecutive year.

Continuing their reigns as top male and top female performer of the year were Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, while the iconic George Strait won album of the year for his impressive Troubadour.

There were touching moments, like Carrie Underwood singing the tragic war ballad “Just a Dream” after saying “Mom it’s real hard to sing when you’re in the second row crying” from the podium.

Newcomer, trio Lady Antebellum took a trophy home for best new artist, while Sugarland was recognized as the vocal duo of the year.

Youngins Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler both performed, which unquestionably assure that whether you’re a fan of country music or not, this is a genre that’s climbing in sales.

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