And the Nominees for the 49th Annual Awards Are....
- Sep 9, 2015
- 2 min read
Steven Tyler and Kelsea Ballerini announced the nominees for the 49th Annual CMA Awards this morning too much surprise and dismay - a lot of new faces on the ballot but also a domination of familiar faces and previous award winners. With 5 nods up for grabs, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town and Eric Church are the frontrunners on the list while Miranda Lambert comes in close with four nods (including the only female for the coveted Entertainer of the Year). Chris Stapleton is the new face with the most nods, coming in with three including Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Traveller. You can view the full list of nominees below.
Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Eric Church Miranda Lambert
Female Vocalist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Kacey Musgraves Carrie Underwood Lee Ann Womack
Male Vocalist of the Year Dierks Bentley Luke Bryan Eric Church Blake Shelton Chris Stapleton
Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts The Band Perry Zac Brown Band
Vocal Dup of the Year Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Florida Georgia Line Maddie & Tae Thompson Square
New Artist of the Year Kelsea Ballerini Sam Hunt Maddie & Tae Chris Stapleton Thomas Rhett
Album of the Year Old Boots, New Dirt - Jason Aldean Pageant Material - Kacey Musgraves Pain Killer - Little Big Town The Big Revival - Kenny Chesney Traveller - Chris Stapleton
Single of the Year American Kids - Kenny Chesney Girl Crush - Little Big Town I Don't Dance - Lee Brice Take Your Time - Sam Hunt Talladega - Eric Church
Song of the Year American Kids - Written By Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally Girl Crush - Written by Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, and Hillary Lindsey Like A Cowboy - Written by Randy Houser and Brice Long Like A Wrecking Ball - Written by Eric Church and Casey Beathard Take Your Time - Written by Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne
Musical Event of the Year Django and Jimmie - Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Lonely Tonight - Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe Raise ‘Em Up - Keith Urban featuring Eric Church Smokin' and Drinkin' - Miranda Lambert featuring Little Big Town Wild Child - Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter
Music Video of the Year Biscuits - Kacey Musgraves Girl Crush - Little Big Town Girl In A Country Song - Maddie & Tae Something In The Water - Carrie Underwood Little Red Wagon - Miranda Lambert
Musician of the Year Sam Bush - Mandolin Jerry Douglas - Dobro Paul Franklin - Steel Guitar Dann Huff - Guitar Mac McAnally - Guitar
Predictions? Snubs? Let us know what you think! Make sure to watch the The 49th Annual CMA Awards live on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8/7c on ABC, and follow along with The Country Note as we live-comment from the show.
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