Earlier this morning Sheryl Crow and Florida Georgia Line announced the nominees on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, and new comer Kacey Musgraves were among the early lead nominees. Past winners Shelton and Swift are nominated for the top honor of Entertainer of the Year along with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and a long time country favorite George Strait.
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Single of the Year (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line
“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
“Merry Go ‘Round” – Kacey Musgraves
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker
Album of the Year (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
Based On a True Story… – Blake Shelton
Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
Red – Taylor Swift
Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves
Tornado – Little Big Town
Song of the Year (Award goes to Songwriter(s))
“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
“Merry Go ‘Round” – Kacey Musgraves
“Pontoon” – Little Big Town
“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square
Musical Event of the Year (Award goes to each Artist)
“Boys Round Here” – Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line feat. Nelly
“Don’t Rush” – Kelly Clarkson feat. Vince Gill
“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“The Only Way I Know” – Jason Aldean feat. Eric Church and Luke Bryan
Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dan Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally
Music Video of the Year (Award goes to Artist and Director)
“Blown Away” – Carrie Underwood
“Boys Round Here” – Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies
“Downtown” – Lady Antebellum
“Highway Don’t Care” Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
“Tornado” – Little Big Town
New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Let us know who you think will take home this years CMA Awards this year! And don’t forget to watch November 6th on ABC, hosted by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley.