Country Music Awards 2008

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SUGARLAND

Hometown: Atlanta
Nominations: Jennifer Nettles, 34, and Kristian Bush, 38, are up for six awards, including entertainer and vocal duo of the year.
This Bud's for You: The duo has a humble way to describe their rise from opening act to main-stage attraction. Says Nettles, "We've gone from being the first opener, the while-you-get-your-beer band," to, as Bush says, the "while-you-drink-your-beer band!"
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