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2018: OH, BOY
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2017: SERIOUS STUFF
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Though they mocked the president and a host of other political figures in their traditional monologue, it was the stars' tributes to the victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting (and several other mass shootings that occured that fall) that were most touching.
03of 132016: TAKING ON TRUMPGroup LA/ABC via GettyConsidering the 2016 CMAs aired the same month as Election Day — which would lead to Donald Trump’s shocking win a few days later — the cohosts squeezed in jokes that poked fun at the Republican presidential candidate’s many Trump-isms, with Paisley and Underwood exchanging remarks like, “This show is rigged,” “Only if I win” and “You’re a nasty woman.”
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2016: TAKING ON TRUMP
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Considering the 2016 CMAs aired the same month as Election Day — which would lead to Donald Trump’s shocking win a few days later — the cohosts squeezed in jokes that poked fun at the Republican presidential candidate’s many Trump-isms, with Paisley and Underwood exchanging remarks like, “This show is rigged,” “Only if I win” and “You’re a nasty woman.”
04of 132015: ASTAR WARSSPOOFWith the newStar Warsmovie premiere only a month away, the duo spoofed the series, with Underwood dressed as Leia: “Guitar Solo I need you, you’re our only hope!” she called to Paisley. Dressed as the captain of the Millennium Falcon, her co-host greeted her: “Oh hey Carrie Fisher, nice buns.” The pair had to break the news that theirStar Warsopening had been cut to the all-star cast of characters — including Darius Rucker as a Stormtrooper andLuke Bryanas Garth Vader (“Garth [Brooks] wanted to be Chewbacca,” Luke explained of the last-minute switch).
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2015: ASTAR WARSSPOOF
With the newStar Warsmovie premiere only a month away, the duo spoofed the series, with Underwood dressed as Leia: “Guitar Solo I need you, you’re our only hope!” she called to Paisley. Dressed as the captain of the Millennium Falcon, her co-host greeted her: “Oh hey Carrie Fisher, nice buns.” The pair had to break the news that theirStar Warsopening had been cut to the all-star cast of characters — including Darius Rucker as a Stormtrooper andLuke Bryanas Garth Vader (“Garth [Brooks] wanted to be Chewbacca,” Luke explained of the last-minute switch).
05of 132015: BARING DOWNRick Diamond/Getty"We’re both willing to look stupid," Underwood has said of the lengths the pair will go to for laughs. One example: Paisley dropped his pants and revealed his plaid boxers in an attempt at a (semi!) naked host selfie in 2015.
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2015: BARING DOWN
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“We’re both willing to look stupid,” Underwood has said of the lengths the pair will go to for laughs. One example: Paisley dropped his pants and revealed his plaid boxers in an attempt at a (semi!) naked host selfie in 2015.
06of 132015: THE MUPPETS TAKE … NASHVILLE?The co-hosts have managed to navigate tricky waters with humor. AfterBlake SheltonandMiranda Lambertended their marriage, Underwood told the crowd, “We can’t ignore the breakup that really rocked out world, the one that’s on everybody’s mind. Two people in this very room whom we all know and love … splitsville.” Paisley continued: “Look they’re not even sitting together.” And the camera panned to … Miss Piggy and Kermit. “On a completely unrelated topic, Howdy Blake!” And, right on cue, a shot of Shelton laughing.
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2015: THE MUPPETS TAKE … NASHVILLE?
The co-hosts have managed to navigate tricky waters with humor. AfterBlake SheltonandMiranda Lambertended their marriage, Underwood told the crowd, “We can’t ignore the breakup that really rocked out world, the one that’s on everybody’s mind. Two people in this very room whom we all know and love … splitsville.” Paisley continued: “Look they’re not even sitting together.” And the camera panned to … Miss Piggy and Kermit. “On a completely unrelated topic, Howdy Blake!” And, right on cue, a shot of Shelton laughing.
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2014: BRAD SPILLS CARRIE’S BABY SECRET
08of 132013: BRAD BLURS LINESGetty"You look like a referee that’s going to prom," Underwood teased her co-host as he donned a take on Robin Thicke’s striped “Blurred Lines” suit. “They have a great time together and that’s contagious,” CMA Awards writer David Wild told PEOPLE of the pair in 2012.
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2013: BRAD BLURS LINES
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“You look like a referee that’s going to prom,” Underwood teased her co-host as he donned a take on Robin Thicke’s striped “Blurred Lines” suit. “They have a great time together and that’s contagious,” CMA Awards writer David Wild told PEOPLE of the pair in 2012.
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2013: OVER OBAMACARE
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10of 132012: GANGNAM STYLE!In 2012, the country was struck with Gangnam fever and Paisley wasn’t immune. “Oh no, Carrie,” he told his co-host as the opening notes of the dance tune played. “It’s happening!” Underwood urged him, “Just say no!” but Paisley pulled out sunglasses and as the song kicked up, he began the Gangnam gallop and before long, Underwood finally joined in. “There’s a lot of trust between us,” Paisley toldSouthern Living.“That’s key when you’re standing out there on that tightrope. More than that, what makes a great balance is she has such grace, and I don’t.”
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2012: GANGNAM STYLE!
In 2012, the country was struck with Gangnam fever and Paisley wasn’t immune. “Oh no, Carrie,” he told his co-host as the opening notes of the dance tune played. “It’s happening!” Underwood urged him, “Just say no!” but Paisley pulled out sunglasses and as the song kicked up, he began the Gangnam gallop and before long, Underwood finally joined in. “There’s a lot of trust between us,” Paisley toldSouthern Living.“That’s key when you’re standing out there on that tightrope. More than that, what makes a great balance is she has such grace, and I don’t.”
11of 132011: A SPECIAL SURPRISESome of the pair’s finest moments are their song spoofs, like their take on Hank Williams Jr.’s “Family Tradition.” Williams had given an interview disparaging President Obama and the pair had a ball taking it on. “Why do you drink — before an interview?” Underwood began. “Stop and think it over/let me help you get the picture/ You can get drunk and start carrying on/ but you can’t compare the president to Hitler,” they sang, as Hank Jr. himself walked up behind them.
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2011: A SPECIAL SURPRISE
Some of the pair’s finest moments are their song spoofs, like their take on Hank Williams Jr.’s “Family Tradition.” Williams had given an interview disparaging President Obama and the pair had a ball taking it on. “Why do you drink — before an interview?” Underwood began. “Stop and think it over/let me help you get the picture/ You can get drunk and start carrying on/ but you can’t compare the president to Hitler,” they sang, as Hank Jr. himself walked up behind them.
12of 132011: BARBIE BASHIn their fourth year hosting, the two decided to exchange gifts on stage. “Faith Hill Barbie! OMG!” Underwood squealed, unwrapping hers, while Paisley clutched his own doll and, jumping up and down, yelled, “Tim McGraw Barbie! Tim McGraw Barbie!” Can we play with these now?" After a hilarious bit in which the pair had the dolls make out — in front of their real-life models in the front row — they checked to see if they were anatomically correct. Examining Tim, Paisley remarked, “There’s nothing there! Poor Faith!” Hill, meanwhile, played along gamely, mouthing “I know!” as the camera turned to her.
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2011: BARBIE BASH
In their fourth year hosting, the two decided to exchange gifts on stage. “Faith Hill Barbie! OMG!” Underwood squealed, unwrapping hers, while Paisley clutched his own doll and, jumping up and down, yelled, “Tim McGraw Barbie! Tim McGraw Barbie!” Can we play with these now?" After a hilarious bit in which the pair had the dolls make out — in front of their real-life models in the front row — they checked to see if they were anatomically correct. Examining Tim, Paisley remarked, “There’s nothing there! Poor Faith!” Hill, meanwhile, played along gamely, mouthing “I know!” as the camera turned to her.
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2008: TAKING ON KANYE
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