Why Wasn't Carrie Underwood at the 2023 CMA Awards?
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Carrie Underwood wasn't at the CMA Awards, held Nov. 8 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, for the first time since 2006.
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Carrie Underwood Hints at CMA Awards Show Details: 'It's
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Former 'Idol' Judge Paula Abdul Praises Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood Skips the 2023 CMA Awards Despite Nomination
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Here's What You Missed at the 2023 CMA Awards
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Why Carrie Underwood Fans Are Coming After Luke Bryan After His
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Carrie Underwood Skips The 2023 CMA Awards
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On Carrie Underwood No Longer Hosting the CMA Awards - Saving
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12 Artists We Missed at the 2023 CMA Awards
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IN PHOTOS: Travis Kelce lights up 2023 CMTs with Chiefs superstar
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Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean win big at CMT Music Awards - WTOP News
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12 Artists We Missed at the 2023 CMA Awards
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