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Special
"The 43rd Annual CMA Awards
Let's hope Brad Paisley has comfortable footwear on for this awards show. Not only is he co-hosting with Carrie Underwood, but he's the most-nominated artist of the evening — up for seven honors including entertainer and male vocalist of the year. It could also be a big night for Taylor Swift; she has four nominations, as does George Strait. 7 p.m., ABC and KAKE, Channel 10.
New show
"Ghost Hunters Academy"
In this spin-off of their popular reality series "Ghost Hunters," two members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society — technical manager Steve Gonsalves and fellow investigator and evidence analyst Dave Tango — show a group of college students how to investigate reports of paranormal activity. 9 p.m., Syfy, Channel 50.
Series
"Criminal Minds"
When a series of murders seems to be following the trail of a rock star's tour, Rossi and the BAU wonder if their killer is the singer — who seems to have gotten lost in his onstage alter ego. Real-life rocker Gavin Rossdale guest stars. 8 p.m., CBS and KWCH, Channel 12.
Sports
NBA Basketball
A rematch of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals is on tap in Florida, where Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic will host LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. King James will get some help shouldering the scoring load this season with the Cavs' offseason pickup of Shaquille O'Neal. The Magic, meantime, brought in Vince Carter to replace Hedo Turkoglu, who signed with Toronto during the summer, as their new offensive playmaker. 7 p.m., ESPN, Channel 32.
