Taylor Swift
Nov 13 2008, AP

Kenny Chesney won his fourth entertainer of the year award and George Straight became the most-honored artist in CMA Awards history at Wednesday’s ceremony, a show highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country’s biggest stars, Shania Twain.

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