The 2009 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards took place on November 11, 2009, at the Sommet Center (now Bridgestone Arena) in Nashville, Tennessee. That night, Taylor Swift won “Album of the Year” for Fearless, becoming the youngest artist in history at the time to receive the honor. | Swift Unlocked

On May 19, 2009, Taylor Swift was honored at the BMI Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles, where she received two major recognitions: the BMI President’s Award and an award for her hit “Teardrops on My Guitar.” In her post-ceremony interview, Taylor reflected on what these honors meant to her, sharing how “Teardrops on My Guitar” marked a turning point in her career, bridging the worlds of country and pop and reaching listeners far beyond Nashville. She spoke about her deep love for songwriting, desc

On November 22, 2009, Taylor Swift won the Favorite Country Female Artist award at the 37th Annual American Music Awards, held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. She couldn’t attend the ceremony as she was in London, continuing her international promotion for the Fearless era and meeting fans abroad. Even from across the ocean, her success resonated worldwide. | Swift Unlocked

73K views · 4.4K reactions | Remembering Vern Gosdin, born this day August 5, 1934–April 28, 2009 aka Country music's "The Voice". He had 19 top-10 solo hits. See Vern Gosdin's personal worn jacket given to him by his record company CBS Records in the Music Memories Museum Swainsboro Georgia | Music Memories Museum Swainsboro Georgia | Facebook