Country Music wasn't on the Grammy Awards that much last week but that didn't stop Taylor Swift from reclaiming the Top spot on the charts for the 9th time in 14 weeks on the charts.  Alison Krauss and Robert Plant's "Raising Sand" placed second after winning the "Top Album."

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss took home an impressive five Grammy's during Sunday's telecast.  George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Sugarland also had reasons to be excited as well as they each took home awards while Kenny Chesney peformed.

The CMA announced their first round of performers today.  Keith Urban, a 3 time Male Vocalist and one-time Entertainer of the Year winner, leads the pack of performers.  Other artists scheduled to perform include Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and George Strait.  Click the image to find out whomelse is performing.

The list of nominees for the 41st annual CMA Awards was released and there were few surprises.  Kenny Chesney leads the nominees with 7 nominations including top noms for entertainer, male vocalist and album of the year.  Who else was nominated? click to find out.