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Garth Brooks accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 13, 2019. Photo by Harrison McClary/Reuters

Arts Nov 14

Garth Brooks wins entertainer of the year at CMAs, despite female push

By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press

Underwood, Paisley poke fun at politics, President Trump at CMA Awards

The Country Music Association initially asked reporters covering the show to refrain from asking musicians about politics or recent shootings. Artists and journalists balked and the restrictions were lifted.

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