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Jennifer Nettles admits that 2011 has been a “tumultuous” year for Sugarland, and hints that it will be some time before she and partner Kristian Bush make their next move. After winning a fifth consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year award at Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, Nettles talked about the group’s future to reporters backstage.

When country’s finest return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to film this year’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on November 10, there will be some familiar faces on stage — starting with the event’s host. As she did last year, Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will emcee the evening, which finds country stars sharing personal stories and performing some of their favorite holiday songs.

It seems pretty much anything goes these days and I for one like it! In case you haven't seen it yet, check out Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland teaming up with Rihanna this past Sunday at The Academy of Country Music Awards show.

Between Taylor Swift winning Entertainer of the Year and Jennifer Nettles' epic duet with R&B superstar Rihanna, the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards was certainly a night to remember. Just in case you missed a second of tonight's telecast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Taste of Country has put together a frame-by-frame gallery of the ceremony's best highlights.

The biggest stars in Hollywood and Nashville made the trip to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards. Among the many A-listers attending were Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, 'Dancing With the Stars' beauty Julianne Hough and, of course, Entertainer of the Year winner Taylor Swift.

Sugarland makes the Houston Rodeo one of their  stops in their 2011 tour according to tasteof country.com.  Sugarland and a rodeo, what could be more fun!?