Running through October 29, 2006, The “Insiders Pass to the CMA Awards Sweeptakes,” gives one lucky viewer the chance to go behind the scenes at the Country Music Awards. The grand prize winner will be flown, with a guest, to Nashville to accompany rising country music group Blue County to the parties and events surrounding the CMA Awards, as well as the ceremony itself. The official prize package includes roundtrip airfare, 3 nights accommodation, ground transportation and admission for 2 to the 2006 CMA Awards. Viewers can register at www.biography.com

The sweepstakes leads up to The Biography Channel’s Country Giants Week celebrating country music and its artists. The week features six nights of primetime country fun including four world premiere programs: “Mavericks: Honky Tonk Heroes” (10/30 @ 9pm ET) and “Mavericks: Honky Tonk Angels” (11/1 @ 9pm ET),  two star-studded hour long specials depicting the rebellious nature of country music’s most successful artists;  “Biography®: LeAnn Rimes” (11/2 @ 8pm ET); and “Race to the Red Carpet: CMA’s” (11/2 @ 9pm ET), a fast-paced, insider’s glimpse leading into this year’s Country Music Awards.