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20 Years Ago Today Country Icon Miranda Lambert Stole the Show at the CMA Awards With Her Breakout Hit

The 59th annual CMA Awards, hosted by Wilson, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 ...
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On This Day in 2005, Carrie Underwood Made History With a Record-Breaking Debut, Cementing Her Status as a Pop Country Icon

Carrie Underwood, fresh from an 'American Idol' win, made history with her record-breaking 2005 debut, 'Some Hearts'.
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On This Day in 2005, the Masses Flocked to the Theaters To See Joaquin Phoenix Take On the Role of the Man in Black

On this day, November 18, 2005, the US watched Joaquin Phoenix step into the shoes of country music legend Johnny Cash.
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This Day in Braves HIstory: Andruw Jones is runner-up for 2005 NL MVP

1961 – Roger Maris is named MVP of the American League for the second straight year. Maris broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record with 61 and edged out teammate Mickey Mantle for the award.