The 51st annual CMA Awards takes place this Wednesday, November 8th, but the temperature is already starting to rise. Here’s the scoop that is really delicious; the CMA sent a notification to all media a week ago, warning if any press reporter were to ask any of the performers about the Las Vegas mass shooting, the second Amendment and or gun rights, or questions that touched on political affiliation.
Fortunately, the organization rescinded its stance on that line of questioning, and it looks like clear sailing or the media and the CMA. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will host the live show from Nashville week. Here are a few of the biggest awards up for grabs…
Entertainer of the Year
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Single of the Year
“Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt
“Dirt On My Boots” – Jon Pard
“Better Man” – Little Big Town
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban
“Tin Man” – Miranda Lambert
Female Vocalist of the Year
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Eric Church
Thomas Rhett
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Zac Brown Band
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
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