CMA Awards 2012: Which was the best performance?

Taylor Swift performs during the 46th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 1, 2012 in Nashville, Tenn. / Getty

One thing the 46th annual Country Music Association Awards wasn't short on was music.

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The night kicked off with a star-studded performance by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Eric Church.

And it continued with the debut of new songs as well. The Band Perry premiered, "Better Dig," a song off its upcoming album, and Tim McGraw performed his new track, "One of Those Nights."

Lifetime achievement honoree Willie Nelson received a special tribute performance by Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton.

Taylor Swift celebrated the release of her new chart-topping album, "Red," by performing her new song, "Begin Again."

When introducing Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill's performance of "Don't Rush," co-host Carrie Underwood described them as "an idol and an icon."

Other performers included new artist of the year winner Hunter Hayes, Eli Young Band and Zac Brown Band.

Which was your favorite performance? Vote in our poll and sound off in the comments below.

[Crazysista]

Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill. WOW!!! Best of the night by far. Kelly's vocals were as smooth as butter. Vince is a legend. This song is so hot and sexy!

[Aragorn2905]

I loved Taylor Swift's song Begin Again. The lyrics really hit home. She has a way with using words that relate to real life situations that make you feel she is taking about your life and your feelings.

[dlynn1020]

Carrie Underwood rocked last night with her "Blown Away".