The winner was:
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack & Sons of the Desert

Sara Evans & The Warren Brothers sang "That's the Beat Of A Heart."

The Kinleys and Aaron Tippin presented the Album of the Year Award.

The winner was:
How Do You Like Me Now?! by Toby Keith

LeAnn Rimes sang her hit from the Coyote Ugly soundtrack, "Can't Fight The Moonlight" complete with male dancers. At the end, she stood on what looked to be a mock up of a bar, and fire came up from the front at her feet. Neat effect.

Buck Owens and Martie Seidel of Dixie Chicks presented the Top Female Vocalist Award.

The winner was:
Faith Hill

Patti Page introduced Diamond Rio who performed some of "One More Day." Then, Marty Roe and Brian Prout along with Patti Page presented the Top Male Vocalist Award.

The winner was:
Toby Keith

In accepting his award, Toby quoted: "You shouldn't kiss me like this, unless you mean it like that."

SHeDAISY sang "I'm Still Holding Out For You."

LeAnn Rimes presented the Entertainer of the Year Award.

The winner was:
The Dixie Chicks

LeAnn ended show singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."