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Taylor Swift took the most-coveted entertainer of the year award for the second time Wednesday and newcomers The Band Perry reaped a hat trick of honors at the 45th Country Music Awards.

In this April 3, 2011 file photo, Kristian Bush, left, and Jennifer Nettles, of Sugarland, arrive at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift took the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the first time on Sunday after being overshadowed at the Las Vegas ceremony by multiple winners Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum.

The young women of country ruled The Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night with Taylor Swift winning the prestigious entertainer of the year award and the night's top nominee, Miranda Lambert, taking home a leading four trophies.

Ronnie Dunn came to Las Vegas two days early to get ready for The Academy of Country Music Awards and his first concert since the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn dissolved last September.

Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson will bring their Hollywood star power to the country crowd at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the ACM tells PEOPLE.

Brad Paisley claimed the top prize of entertainer of the year at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday, but it was Miranda Lambert who was the big winner with three honors including best female vocalist and album of the year for "Revolution."

Starting today, you can vote once each day for your favorite nominees at www.theacas.com.

Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum are the top winners at the Academy of Country Music Awards; 'Glee' wins GLAAD Media Award; 'How to Train Your Dragon' and 'Kick-Ass' tussle for box-office win.

Nashville joined hands with Vegas Sunday night for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards -- where comedy was often king and Lady Antebellum was crowned queen.