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Wednesday, September 22, 1999 The Arizona Republic D3 Tim McGraw rates as major contender at CM A Awards 'West Wing' soars, 'Get Real' fakes it i Sh TVEST WING', from Page Dl innocently when Max points TIM KCCRAW, from Page Dl Female Vocalist of the Year Randy: This is between two women: Faith Hill and Shania Twain. Both have had great years and both have had highly successful tours. Although Shania leads in dollars, Faith probably has the edge. Shania tries so hard to be a pop star she's a little too glossy and hard IT Vjl rr A LP- i jf IT i bitten. But Faith still seems sweet and thoughtful, and you know she drags her kids on the tour bus with her.

I think she'll win. Victor: No way, hombre. This is between three women, and the third, Faith Hill Has edge for Female Vocalist. skyward). If all this sounds like a 3rd Rock From the Sun that's actually worth watching, don't believe it Ros-welFs way better than that.

Its creators, naturally, say there's more to it than alien shenanigans, and they're right. "It's a love story, and all this "other stuff is part of telling that love story," Jason Katims said this summer. "The thing with the aliens is really interesting, but it's (only) an aspect of the show." Other aspects include good writing, likable characters and enough quirkiness to remind you you're not watching Felicity on Mars. Look for the bad-joke police to make an arrest any minute now, but it must be said: Roswell is, uh, out of this world. Other new Wednesday night shows: The West Wing The terrible thing about television: With all the garbage out there, why should we have to choose between this and Roswelll Aren't there any other time slots available? Aaron Sorkin, the brains behind Sports Night (and not coincidentally the writer of the feature film The American.

President takes a stab at the White House and draws comic blood. It's witty, if, like Sports Night, a little talky at times. Well worth watching. Just like Roswell. Ugh.

Get Real The great thing about television: With two good shows vying for your time at this hour already, you can skip this family comedydrama with Fox attitude. (Which is to say that when the moronic son's mom catches a girl spending the night with him, after worrying a little, she invites her to stay for breakfast. Kids they're so cute at that age.) Work With Me The worst chemistry since Dr. Jekyll was cooking up experiments in his lab. Kevin Pollack is no Mr.

Hyde usually he's quite likable but he and Nancy Travis (usually likable, too) just don't click as married Andres AlonsoBPI Kevin FbleyAssociated Press Martin Sheen (center), as U.S. president in NBC's West Wing, is surrounded by his entourage. aerrtralcom ONLINE: Go to Arizona Central for Goody's Guide, links to Bill Gpodykoontz's recent columns and trie TV Talk message board. All are at www.azcentral.comrepAvindex.html on the Internet. Ronnie Dunn (left) and Kix Brooks of Brooks Dunn likely will take the Vocal Duo honors, which they have won for seven years in a row.

McBride, is due for a big victory. How can you even compare their voices? If this were Star Search, Martina would get four stars and the other two would be given lovely parting gifts. Music Video of the Year Victor: Don 't Laugh at Me should be the theme song for this category. It's weaker than the plot lines on Full House. Let's give it to Kenny Chesney because How Forever Feels is fun to watch (you gotta love those cute parrots).

And, hello, where's Shania? Randy: No kidding. Shania's Robert Palmer spoof Man! I Feel Like a Woman! was one of the best videos of the year, country or pop. Of the lackluster bunch, I guess I'll go for Tim and Faith doing Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me in dreamy black and white. It's tive and hazy like a commercial for a women's hygiene product. Horizon Award Randy: One of the most confus- ing awards on the whole show.

To quote the official press release from the Country Music Association: "This award is to the artist who for the first time demonstrated in the field of country music the most significant creative growth and development in overall chart and sales lawyers. Oh Grow Up One roommate just found out he's gay (his wife was as surprised as he was). Another is a womanizer who discovers he has a teenage daughter. The third is a Struggling Artist. Oh, and the dog talks (via subtitles).

So why didn't I hate it? Because somehow the characters are likable, especially Alan Basche as the artist. Oddly enough, this might grow on you. Reach Bill Goodykoontz at (602) 444-8974 or at bill.goodykoontzpni.com via e-mail. CBS Tim McGraw, nominated for Entertainer of the Year, stands a good chance to find his place in the sun. Mike RutherfordBPI George Strait, the CMA's Male Vocalist of the Year for the last three years, could well win again tonight.

won it the past three years. The only worthy opponent for Strait is McGraw (sorry Vince), but it's tough competing with a legend when he has had recent hits. Write This Down Randy: Gosh, you're really going out on a limb with that one, huh? If the voters show any ounce of imagination, they will let Tim take home the trophy. It would be nice to see comeback king Steve Wariner win something, but it won't happen this year. Single of the Year Randy: Yes, George Jones had a car accident and he used to be great and he had a big drug problem.

Boo-hoo! This is taking the sympathy factor a little too far. That song does not belong here. And that Mark Wills song is just annoying (we are laughing at you, Mark, and for all the wrong reasons). Nope, look for Tim McGraw's emotional and elegant Please Remember Me to walk off with this one. Victor: Can you say Sure, Please Remember Me is the safe choice, but the Dixie Chicks' Wide Open Spaces from the Grammy-award-winning album will pull a Buster Douglas.

Vocal Duo of the Year Victor: Whoa, this is a toughie. Can you name the last duo other than Brooks Dunn to win this one? It was the Judds yup, THE JUDDS in 1991. The other nominees may as well start singing Why Not Me right now. Randy: They should just retire this award until Brooks Dunn break up. Go to the next one.

Song of the Year Randy: This one goes to the songwriter, not the singer. That's one reason I think the Brooks Dunn hit Husbands and Wives has a good shot at the trophy. Not only is the lovely waltz one of the best-crafted songs around, it's written by the late, lamented King of the Road himself, Roger Miller. But if a McGraw sweep happens, which seems possible, Please Remember Me could be remembered here as well. And that tune is written by Rodney Crowell, one of the most respected names in the biz.

Victor: I feel like Natalie Imbru-glia I'm torn. Please Remember Me and Husbands and Wives defi- nitely are superior to the other nominees, but the McGrawCrowell combo will come out on top. End of the millennium? Who cares? It's the end of the model year. Vocal Group of the Year Victor: The Dixie Chicks are going to be Ready to Run away with this one, just like they did last year. Alabama has 'N Sync on its side, but this ain't MTV If you need a contender, three-time winner Diamond Rio could pull it out, but I wouldn't bet my Backstreet Boys CD on that one.

Randy: The sad thing is you're not kidding about that Backstreet Boys CD. I have a soft spot for the Wilkinsons, because it's kind of a hillbilly Partridge Family thing they've got going. Still, the Dixie Chicks are a shoo-in. Album of the Year Randy: No wonder his album was called A Place in the Sun. It debuted at No.

1 on both the country and pop listings. And no one can mix thoughtful ballads with stomping rockers like McGraw. And this is a pretty weak field this year, with only Yearwood's disc emerging as a possible contender. And even then, she's a long shot. Victor: Who are you president of the Tim McGraw Fan Club? OK, I'll give in this time.

Strait is the only real contender, but he'll fall short on this one. Entertainer of the Year Victor: Garth shelved his cowboy hat for some ego trip to the pop charts, but he still may win this for the third straight year. (If you win, Garth, spare us your dramatics.) Shania deserves it, but she may just be too sexy for conservative voters. McGraw will win, and Faith will cry. Randy: And nobody cries prettier tears than our Faith, that's for sure.

I think Tim will get it, even though you're right about Shania. The Canadian doesn't seem to be part of the Nashville community unlike Tim. I mean, you won't see her hubby, Mutt Lange, crying on camera if she wins, will you? Victor Barajas can be reached at (602) 444-4383 or at victor.barajaspni.com via e-mail. Randy Cordova can be reached at (602) 444-8096 or at randy.cordovapni.com via e-mail. 1999 DISCOVERY SERIES II 4.0 Liter V8 Engine Three-Point Seatbelts and Headrests on All Seats Permanent Four-Wheel Drive Hill Descent Control All-Terrain ABS nif activity, live performance professionalism and critical media recognition." So basically it's the best newcomer who is not that new.

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She'll win. Victor: Are we talking about music or soap operas? You'd be wise to watch out for the dark horse, Kenny Chesney, who has been making quality music since '94. He doesn't have the tragic background, but he can write music and play guitar, two things Jo Dee can't do. Male Vocalist of the Year Victor: Can you say four-peat? There have been only two winners in the past eight years, Vince Gill and George Strait, and Strait has ninVrtMiii-iiM. iiiiaMW-i'li ifc-'-iVw VI i nli'ilV illri'i' rt i mmtiMm i riiiiliiiriii All Stodium Seoting AH Stndnw Wmq AH Slowm Swing All Stodw Stating 1 1 Al Shawm Swtwj Located at 31st Avenue, A BLUE STREAK (PG-13) On 2 Scnm 1:40 2:20 (4:55 5:40) 7:15 8:00 9:40 10:15 A BLUE STREAK PG-)3)0niscnm 1:50 2:20 (5:30 6:00) 7:30 8:00 9:25 9:55 4 FREE HOURS Parking at any Esplanande garage with AMC ticket purchase validation 4 FREE HOURS Parking at The Arizona Center garage with AMC ticket purchase validation south ol the Agua Fria Fwy.

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Dan Ryan, President of Caliber Automotive Liquidators says, "This sale is necessary due to the fact, that during recent years, new vehicle leasing has exploded. This explosion has resulted in a record number of low mileage lease returns that the dealership must now sell. That fact," Dan continued, "when combined with robust second quarter retail sales has resulted in a greatly expanded used car, truck, van and sport utility inventory." During this 911 Emergency Inventory Reduction Sale most used cars, trucks vans and sport utility vehicles will be sold for thousands of dollars below their original price! All cars will be on display in the secured and tented area at Scottsdale Honda, 6910 E. McDowell, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. At 3pm on Thurs.

4 Fri. and 12noon on Sat. all vehicles will be opered so that buyers may inspect the vehicles for one hour. On the windshield of each vehicle will be its normal retail selling price. When the sale begins at 4pm on Thurs.

4 Fri. and 1pm on Sat. whoever is sitting behind the wheel in the vehicle when the posted price is slashed will have the first right to purchase the car at the slashed price. Prices will be slashed one time and one time only to the rock bottom price, including used cars for only $9111 We will continue to slash all vehicle prices until 8pm daily! The sale will be concluded at 9pm and the store will be back to "business as This sale is four days only rain or shine on Thursday thru Sunday, Sept. 23-26, 1999 from 3pm-9pm.

Further, Dan Ryan states, "That if you've had credit problems in the past and would like to take delivery, then bring the following: check book, paycheck stub, title, utility bill. Don't forget to call your bank and know what the pay-off balance is of your trade-in. Any questions can be directed to (480) 949-1020 at Scottsdale Honda. Ask for "Slash" Roberts! SCOTTSDALE HONDA 6910E. McCGwell Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (430)949-1020 Price does not include lax, license, docs, or smog tees.

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