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Source: Tulsa World, Okla.文件倉Nov. 07--Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert need to clear off some more shelf space in their Oklahoma home.The country music power couple added another Country Music Association Award trophy to their collection, winning male and female vocalist of the year for the fourth year in a row Wednesday night."I really didn't think this was going to happen this year," Lambert said before thanking each of her fellow nominees.Shelton also got the award for Album of the Year for "Based on a True Story ..." That brought the native Oklahoman's CMA Award total to eight, passing his wife's seven and on par with country legends like Ronnie Milsap, Loretta Lynn and Alison Krauss.Shelton and Lambert were the two big winners from the state this year. Native Oklahoman Carrie Underwood hosted the awards and did a fine job with Brad Paisley, but she came away with no awards. She was nominated for three.With their fourth wins for male and female vocalist of the year, Shelton and Lambert enter unique territory. The last person to win four female vocalist of the year awards was Reba McEntire between 1984 and 1987. The last to win male vocalist of the year four or more years in a row was Vince Gill between 1991 and 1995.There's a lot of Okies represented on that list.The awards were big for Lambert and Shelton, but it was the performances of all the Oklahomans that were some of the best of the night, though maybe not the showiest.Keith Urban a duet with Lambert off his latest album, "We Were Us." It was a show that the lucky folks in Oklahoma City got to see when Urban stopped there for a concert recently, but no such luck at his BOK Center show.Shelton earned a standing ovation for his heartfelt performance of "Mine Would Be You." The song highlights Shelton's vocal talent and range, something that sometimes gets overlooked with his more routine country songs. But like his performance last month at the BOK Center, Shelton was on point.Underwood's performance, however, was a bit off. Not her individual performance as much as it was the style of the show. She did a medley of songs from "Blown Away," which lost album of the year to Shelton. She was the only artist to do a medley of songs like that, and it just didn't seem to fit with the other singers, who sang one whole song.Still, Underwood's powerful voice was as it has always been: one of the best in country music right now. She solidified her position there with her performance tonight, proving that she will be a force in the business for many years to come.Other notable performances were Alan Jackson and George Strait's tribute to the late, great George Jones, who died in April. Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts (with band member Oklahoman Joe Don Rooney) and Darius Rucker sang a few Kenny Rogers staples, recognizing his Lifetime Achievement Award, presented Wednesday night.My favorite performance of the night was far and away Taylor Swift's "Red" with some of the legends of country and bluegrass music. Swift was joined by Oklahoman Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer and Eric Darken. Just seeing any one of those perform on their own would have been great for me, but them all together was fantastic.It says a lot about Swift and the influence she has earned over the years. That a single performance can bring together that caliber of talent is amazing to see.To recognize that talent, Swift was presented with the CMA's Pinnacle Award. It's an award given to recognize global influence of an artists and their work spreading country music to an international audience. Garth Brooks, who earned the award in 2005, is the only other recipient.There's no denying that Swift is a global music icon. And she definitely started in country music. But now? "Red" plays around with a lot of different styles, and country is harder to hear in the music. To me, the award seems a bit like a plea to keep Swift in country music.The CMAs are a celebration of country music, and though it has changed over the years, Wednesday night's performances and recognitions showed that Oklahomans are doing well in the genre right now and that country's roots are strong.Jerry Wofford 918-581-8346jerry.wofford@tulsaworld.comHere's a look at some key moments in the history of the Country Music Association Awards, which honor the best of country music.1967: The first CMA Awards were not televised. It is存倉billed as a "Banquet and Show," hosted by Sonny James and Bobbie Gentry. The Jack Greene hit "There Goes My Everything" wins single and song of the year. Greene's album "There Goes My Everything" is named album of the year. Eddy Arnold becomes the first CMA Entertainer of the year.1968: The CMAs get televised on NBC. It does not air live: It is taped and shown about two weeks later as part of "Kraft Music Hall." Glen Campbell is named entertainer of the year in a ceremony hosted by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.1971: Charley Pride becomes the first black to win CMA entertainer of the year as the CMAs air independently as an NBC special.1972: Loretta Lynn becomes the first woman to win CMA entertainer of the year.1975: In a shocking moment, on live television, reigning entertainer of the year does not announce the name of John Denver when he wins the top prize. He instead sets fire to the card in disgust (some believed Denver was too pop to be considered country). Denver accepts the award via satellite from Australia.1981: Barbara Mandrell makes history, becoming the first artist to win entertainer of the year more than once. Meanwhile, the horizon award is introduced to honor new artists, and Terri Gibbs takes that honor.1991: President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush attend the ceremonies, which were dominated by Garth Brooks. He wins four trophies, including entertainer of the year, album of the year for "No Fences" among others.1999: Shania Twain becomes the first female to win entertainer of the year in 13 years.2000: The Dixie Chicks take home four awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year for "Fly." Brad Paisley wins the horizon award.2005: For the first time, the awards are held outside of Nashville, airing from New York City. Keith Urban wins entertainer of the year.2009: Taylor Swift becomes the youngest person to win CMA entertainer of the year at age 19.2012: Blake Shelton takes home three trophies, including a song of the year trophy with wife Miranda Lambert, but the biggest win is for entertainer of the year.2013 Country Music Association Award winners and nomineesWinners bolded--indicates artist with Oklahoma tiesENTERTAINER OF THE YEARJason AldeanLuke BryanBlake Shelton*George StraitTaylor SwiftFEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEARKelly Clarkson*Miranda Lambert*Kacey MusgravesTaylor SwiftCarrie Underwood*MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEARJason AldeanLuke BryanEric ChurchBlake Shelton*Keith UrbanALBUM OF THE YEAR"Based on a True Story," Blake Shelton*"Blown Away," Carrie Underwood*"Red," Taylor Swift"Same Trailer Different Park," Kacey Musgraves"Tornado," Little Big TownSINGLE OF THE YEAR"Cruise," Florida Georgia Line"Highway Don't Care," Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban"Mama's Broken Heart," Miranda Lambert*"Merry Go Round," Kacey Musgraves"Wagon Wheel," Darius RuckerSONG OF THE YEAR(Award goes to Songwriter(s))"I Drive Your Truck," Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary"Mama's Broken Heart," Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves"Merry Go 'Round," Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally"Pontoon," Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird and Barry Dean"Wagon Wheel," Bob Dylan and Ketch SecorVOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAREli Young BandLady AntebellumLittle Big TownThe Band PerryZac Brown BandVOCAL DUO OF THE YEARBig & RichFlorida Georgia LineLove and TheftSugarlandThe Civil WarsThompson Square*MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR(Award goes to each artist)"Boys 'Round Here"Blake Shelton--(featuring Pistol Annies)"Cruise"Florida Georgia Line (with Nelly)"Don't Rush"Kelly Clarkson (featuring Vince Gill)*"Highway Don't Care" Tim McGraw (with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)"The Only Way I Know"Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric ChurchMUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR"Blown Away," Carrie Underwood*"Boys 'Round Here," Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies*"Downtown," Lady Antebellum"Highway Don't Care," Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban"Mama's Broken Heart," Miranda Lambert*"Tornado," Little Big TownMUSICIAN OF THE YEARBrent Mason, guitarDann Huff, guitarMac McAnally, guitarPaul Franklin, steel guitarSam Bush, mandolinNEW ARTIST OF THE YEARBrett EldridgeFlorida Georgia LineKacey MusgravesKip MooreLee Brice--indicates artist has Oklahoma tiesCopyright: ___ (c)2013 Tulsa World (Tulsa, Okla.) 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