Jason Aldean was named male vocalist of the year, beating Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith and Blake Shelton.

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He was joined by Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow and Pistol Annies, a trio that includes his wife Miranda Lambert.

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By trying out songs her kids downloaded, Ms. Hughes recently discovered two new country artists she enjoys, Luke Bryan and Lee Brice.

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But Church won album of the year for Chief and vocal event of the year, with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, for The Only Way I Know.

BBC: Miranda Lambert triumphs at country awards

Shelton's co-host Luke Bryan was the surprise winner of the prestigious entertainer of the year award, which was widely expected to go to Swift, who won it in 2011 and 2012.

BBC: Miranda Lambert triumphs at country awards

Country acts Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts all scored gold download awards from the Recording Industry Association of America for selling more than 500, 000 copies each of their new songs.

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