NASHVILLE – The “41st Annual CMA Awards” will air on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on the ABC Television Network live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn. Each week leading up to “Country Music’s Biggest Night™,” CMA will spotlight one of the Award categories with trivia about this year’s nominees and past winners.

One of the special moments of the CMA Awards is the presentation of the Female Vocalist of the Year Award.

Which 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year nominee will perform alongside artists from a variety of musical genres in the first-ever Movies Rock concert?

Answer: Carrie Underwood will be performing at the premiere Movies Rock concert at Los Angeles’ Kodak Theatre on December 2. The concert’s purpose is to pay respect to the “indelible impact music has on film,” as stated by Conde Nast Media Group President Richard Beckman. Carrie will sing the title song from “The Sound of Music.” Other artists slated to perform include Elton John, Beyonce, Fergie, John Legend and Mary J. Blige.

This 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year nominee has won more Grammy Awards than any other female artist in history. Who is it?

Answer: Alison Krauss has accumulated 20 Grammy Awards, making her the leader among female Grammy winners. She is at No. 7 on the list of top Grammy winners overall. She has also won seven CMA Awards as a solo artist and an additional award for her group Alison Krauss and Union Station.

Which 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year nominee recently held a rummage sale to benefit her local humane society?

Answer: Miranda Lambert hosted a rummage sale on October 13th in her hometown of Lindale, TX to benefit the Humane Society of Smith County. Miranda received her beloved dog and travel partner, Delilah, from the organization and wanted to reciprocate. The sale was held in conjunction with the town’s annual Octoberfest at the Miranda Lambert Store. Among items for sale were specially-priced tour merchandise, jeans, tees, show tops, shoes, and boots.

This nominee for 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year went on tour with Garth Brooks as a T-shirt salesperson. Who is it?

Answer: After moving to Nashville with her husband in 1990, Martina McBride took a job on Garth Brooks’ tour selling T-shirts. Two years and a record deal with RCA Records later, she had been promoted from merchandise sales to the opening act on Garth’s tour.

Which nominee for 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year recently released an album that went Platinum in only one month?

Answer: Reba McEntire’s latest album Reba Duets was recently certified Platinum by the RIAA only one month after its September 18 release. Reba was joined by a star-studded roster, including Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes and Justin Timberlake for Duets. Her latest album brings her to a total of over 50 million albums sold worldwide in her 30-year music career. She will perform her duet with LeAnn on this year’s CMA Awards.