They’re out! What are your thoughts on this year’s CMA nominations? Discuss in the comments section.
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square
New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes
Love and Theft
Thompson Square
Album of the Year (Awarded to artist and producer)
Luke Bryan, Tailgates and Tanlines – Produced by Jeff Stevens and Mark Bright
Eric Church, Chief – Produced by Jay Joyce
Miranda Lambert, Four the Record – Produced by Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, and Glenn Worf
Dierks Bentley, Home – Produced by Brett Beavers, Luke Wooten, and Jon Randall Stewart
Lady Antebellum, Own the Night – Produced by Paul Worley and Lady Antebellum
Song of the Year (Awarded to songwriters)
Eli Young Band, “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” – Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” – Dave Barnes
Dierks Bentley, “Home” – Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers
Miranda Lambert, “Over You” – Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Eric Church, “Springsteen” – Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell
Single of the Year (Awarded to artist and producer)
Jason Aldean, “Dirt Road Anthem” – Produced by Michael Knox
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” – Produced by Scott Hendricks
Dierks Bentley, “Home” – Produced by Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten
Little Big Town, “Pontoon” – Produced by Jay Joyce
Eric Church, “Springsteen” – Produced by Jay Joyce
Musical Event of the Year
“Dixie Highway,” Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band
“Feel Like a Rock Star,” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw
“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” Willie Nelson featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson
“Safe and Sound,” Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars
“Stuck on You,” Lionel Richie and Darius Rucker
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to artist and director)
Eric Church, “Springsteen” – Directed by Peter Zavadil
Kenny Chesney, “Come Over” – Directed by Shaun Silva
Miranda Lambert, “Over You” – Directed by Trey Fanjoy
Little Big Town, “Pontoon” – Directed by Declan Whitebloom
Toby Keith, “Red Solo Cup” – Directed by Michael Salomon
Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally
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