3rd Annual AML Music Award Winners (Country Categories)

Country Artist of the Year

Carrie Underwood

2006 Winner: Dixie Chicks

2005 Winner: Gretchen Wilson

Country Album of the Year

Duets, Reba McEntire

2006 Winner: Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks

2005 Winner: All Jacked Up, Gretchen Wilson

Country Song of the Year

"Because of You", Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson

2006 Winner: "Not Ready to Make Nice", Dixie Chicks

2005 Winner: "Bless the Broken Road", Rascal Flatts

Male Country Vocal Performance of the Year

"Keep On the Sunny Side", Brad Paisley

2006 Winner: "Tonight I Wanna Cry", Keith Urban

2005 Winner: "Better Life", Keith Urban

Female Country Vocal Performance of the Year

"Before He Cheats", Carrie Underwood

2006 Winner: "Jesus, Take the Wheel", Carrie Underwood

2005 Winner: "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way", LeAnn Rimes

Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Because of You", Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson

2006 Winner: "Not Ready to Make Nice", Dixie Chicks

2005 Winner: "Bless the Broken Road", Rascal Flatts