Twain's sweet-tasting victory capped a night that celebrated country's crossover appeal. The Dixie Chicks—who recently hit the top of the pop charts with the album Fly—won single of the year, best music video and top vocal group. Jewel sang a duet with Merle Haggard, and 'N Sync performed with Alabama. Stylewise, it was a night for urbane cowboys and cowgirls. Faith Hill wore a Valentino ensemble, George Strait traded his trademark jeans for tuxedo pants, and host Vince Gill—who recently shed nearly 40 pounds on a high-protein diet—wore a double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit. Still, some country crooners clearly weren't used to playing dress-up. Jo Dee Messina, who won the Horizon Award for career growth, sported a strapless black Calvin Klein dress with a train—which someone accidentally stepped on. "Let's just say I was hanging out," said Messina after the mishap. "Thank God it's not on-camera—though it could help my record sales."
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