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Published: November 24, 2008
Oklahomans ‘Ride’ high at awards show
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LOS ANGELES — Rascal Flatts , featuring guitarist Joe Don Rooney of Picher, and Carrie Underwood of Checotah were winners during Sunday night’s American Music Award. Rascal Flatts won the favorite country band, duo or group award. Underwood won favorite country album for "Carnival Ride.”

Several other artists with Oklahoma ties were nominated in the country division. Rascal Flatts and G...

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