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"We're living the snubbed life," singer Matt Thomas tells Taste of Country, with a hint of resignation in his voice.

Typically we focus on snubs and surprises after the CMA nominations are revealed, but there was really only one surprise.

This inaugural list of country singers who won the year starts with fan responses to that very question.

They've definitely found their musical groove.

It's been a year of extreme ups and downs.

Yikes!

The Boot caught up with several country artists to learn the things they're most thankful for this season, and how they plan to spend the holiday.