Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year for the fifth year in a row . By now , Miranda Lambert is certainly accustomed to being the belle of the country ball , but she tries not to show it . - The first time that country music has been nominated as Best New Artist since Garth Brooks was awarded Album of the Year. ` We Were Us '' George Strait was awarded the night 's top trophy , Entertainer of the Year .
Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year for the fifth year in a row . - The first time that country music has been nominated as Best New Artist since Garth Brooks was awarded Album of the Year. ` We Were Us '' George Strait was awarded the night 's top trophy , Entertainer of the Year .