Lady Antebellum was named Top New Duo Or Vocal Group at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night. Two of the groups members are from the Augusta area. Charles Kelly and Dave Haywood graduated from Lakeside High School.

It was a night of repeats at the awards last night in Vegas. Brad Paisley won top male vocalist, his second in a row. And Carrie Underwood also took home her second consecutive female vocalist trophy.

Rascal Flatts' top vocal group win was its sixth in a row, while Brooks and Dunn won their 13th straight award for top vocal duo.

Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert won album of the year. The win was big for Lambert, who beat out superstars Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley, as well as hot new acts Taylor Swift and Rodney Atkins.

Sugarland took single record and song of the year honors for their mellow hit ``Stay.''

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