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LAS VEGAS - When Carrie Underwood took the gamble and tried out for "American Idol," she never imagined a night - or year - quite like this one.

LAS VEGAS - Top-selling trio Lady Antebellum were the dominant winners at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, grabbing five trophies, including song and single record of the year for crossover hit "Need You Now," while also snapping Rascal Flatts' seven-year run as best vocal group.