"My friend, the greatest singer of all time, has passed, " Brad Paisley wrote on Twitter.

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Other artists include Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Usher, Smokey Robinson, Brad Paisley and Kelly Clarkson.

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The teenager quickly took advantage by hitting the road last year, opening for Brad Paisley.

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Another potential nominee left off the list was Brad Paisley, who had been nominated every year since 1999.

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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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" Brad Paisley, too, revised his lyrics to fit the occasion, and began by thanking the troops "for keeping us safe.

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Stars such as Randy Travis, Brad Paisley and Tanya Tucker paid homage to Jones, who died Friday at 81, with music and heartfelt speeches.

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Hudson was one of 21 acts that were to perform at the two balls, including Alicia Keys, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, fun.

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The three-hour televised show also included performances from American Idol winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, Garth Brooks and George Strait, and Brad Paisley and John Mayer.

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Brad Paisley has a song, "Letter To Me, " and in it he fantasizes about an adult being able to offer encouraging words to his teenage self in a letter.

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