Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks addresses the audience during their show at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Wednesday May 21, 2003. The Dixie Chicks performed via satellite for the Academy of Country Music Awards from Austin.
Terri Clark performs "I Just Wanna Be Mad" at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 21, 2003.
Jay DeMarcus, left, Joe Don Rooney, center, and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts accept their award for Top Vocal Group at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The show was broadcast on CBS.
Willie Nelson, left, joins Toby Keith as they sing "Beer for My Horses" during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Keith led this year's nominations with eight and avoided a second shutout by being named entertainer of the year.
Kenny Chesney performs during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Chesney picked up two major awards -- male vocalist of the year and record of the year for "The Good Stuff," ending a six-year drought since he was named new male vocalist in 1997.
Shania Twain performs during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Wednesday, May 21, 2003.
Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, perform at the 38th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.Brooks & Dunn, awarded top vocal duo, extended their collection of ACMs to a record 17.
Martina McBride accepts her award for top female vocalist during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Las Vegas.
The Dixie Chicks perform at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Wednesday night, May 21, 2003. From left are Emily Robison, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire. The Las Vegas audience booed when part of the group's performance was shown at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Alan Jackson performs "The Sounds" at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Jackson won album of the year for "Drive" as well as a video honor, giving him a career total of 11 ACMs.
Wynonna performs "What the World Needs Now" at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Kenny Chesney accepts his award for Single Record Of The Year for "The Good Stuff" at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Members of the group Trick Pony announce the winner of the award for Top New Vocal Group, during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Emerson Drive won the award.
George Strait performs a medley of his songs at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony. Strait was later given the organization's Special Achievement Award.
Eddie Montgomery, left, and Troy Gentry perform "My Town" during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Las Vegas.
Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn, accept the award for Top Vocal Duo during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Former prisoners of war Shoshana Johnson, left, Patrick Miller, center, and Ronald Young Jr. are honored during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The audience erupted in cheers for the three freed POWs.
Members of the group, Lonestar, all hold onto the Home Depot Humanitarian Award they won at the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. From left are Keech Rainwater, Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, and Dean Sams. The award is decided by fans.
Entertainer of the year winner Toby Keith performs during the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Keith, who went into the ceremony with eight nominations, had left before he won the entertainer of the year trophy.
Host Reba McEntire closes the 38th annual Academy of Country Music Awards show Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in Las Vegas.