This year’s CMAs are not too far away, so of course, it’s time we hear about who is up for what award at this year’s show. The show is taking place on November 8 and has two-star hosts, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. It’s bound to be an amazing night with so many of our favorites artists all in one place.
The big story of this year’s award show is that Taylor Swift earned a nomination! This is her first at this show in three years. She’s up for Single of the Year as she wrote “Better Man” for Little Big Town. Let’s take a look at this year’s nominations.
Male Vocalist of the Year
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Dierks Bentley
Eric Church
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Vocal Duo of the Year
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
Brothers Osborne
Florida Georgia Line
LOCASH
New Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Brett Young
Old Dominion
Jon Pardi
Lauren Alaina
Album of the Year
The Breaker, Little Big Town
From A Room: Volume 1, Chris Stapleton
Heart Break, Lady Antebellum
The Nashville Sound, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
The Weight of These Wings, Miranda Lambert
Music Video of the Year
Miranda Lambert, “Vice”
Brothers Osborne, “It Ain’t My Fault”
Little Big Town, “Better Man”
Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris, “Craving You”
Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Eric Church
Chris Stapleton
Luke Bryan
Keith Urban
Single of the Year
“Better Man,” Little Big Town
“Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Keith Urban
“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt
“Dirt On My Boots,” Jon Pardi
“Tin Man,” Miranda Lambert
Song of the Year
“Better Man,” Little Big Town
“Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Keith Urban
“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt
“Dirt On My Boots,” Jon Pardi
“Tin Man,” Miranda Lambert
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band
Musical Event of the Year
“Craving You,” Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris
“Kill A Word,” Eric Church feat. Rhiannon Giddens
“Setting the World on Fire,” Kenny Chesney feat. Pink
“Speak to a Girl,” Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
“Funny How Time Slips Away,” Glen Campbell with Willie Nelson
Musician of the Year
Mac McAnally (Guitar)
Derek Wells (Guitar)
Jerry Douglas (Dobro)
Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
Dann Huff (Guitar)
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