Kenny Chesney performs "Anything But Mine" during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Kenny Chesney, escorted by Barbara Mandrell, right, points to the audience after accepting the entertainer of the year award at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Faith Hill performs "Mississippi" during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn pose with their awards for Top Vocal Duo during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Gretchen Wilson poses with her awards for Top Female Vocalist and Top New Artist during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Tim McGraw performs "Drugs or Jesus" during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Tim McGraw concludes his performance of "Drugs or Jesus" during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Brad Paisley, winner of the Video of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year awards, both for "Whiskey Lullaby" featuring Allison Krauss, not shown, poses with his awards during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Neal McCoy poses with the Academy's humanitarian award during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Charlie Nagatani, winner of the 2004 Jim Reeves Memorial Award poses for photographers during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Comedian Rob Schneider hams it up for photographers during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Country legend Garth Brooks waves to the audience after introducing an award at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Deana Carter poses for photographers during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
The country group Trick Pony, Keith Burns, left, Heidi Newfield, center, and Ira Dean, pose for photographers as they arrive for the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Singer Tim McGraw, right, is embraced by songwriter Craig Wiseman, as the two accept the song of the year award for their "Live Like You Were Dying" at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Lee Ann Womack arrives at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Blake Shelton and his wife Bettye arrive at the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Barbara Mandrell is shown on the red carpet with members of the Blue Man Group before the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Jamie O'Neal is shown on the red carpet before the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.
Montgomery Gentry performs "Gone" during the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 17, 2005.