It’s that time of year again, guys. The world’s favorite country artists are gathering under a single roof for the awards ceremony of the year. Sheryl Crow and Florida-Georgia Line announced the nominees for the 47th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards on “Good Morning America” this morning (Sept. 10) and country music lovers couldn’t be more excited!
It’s no surprise that Taylor Swift topped the list of nominees, earning an impressive six nominations. The singer is competing for awards such as Female Vocalist of the Year against names like Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves, who also racked up six nominations this year. Blake Shelton received five nominations including Male Vocalist of the Year, which he’ll be competing against Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Keith Urban for. Miranda Lambert received three nominations as a solo artist and another two with her band the Pistol Annies. The competition is heavy, guys!
The stars up for the big award of the night – Entertainer of the Year – are Taylor, Blake, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and George Strait. Swift took home the Entertainer of the Year trophy at last year’s event. Let’s see if the singer can clench two consecutive Entertainer of the Year victories.
The nominees for the 2013 CMA Awards are…
Duo of the Year
- Big & Rich
- Florida Georgia Line
- Sugarland
- Love & Theft
- The Civil Wars
- Thompson Square
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelly Clarkson
- Miranda Lambert
- Kacey Musgraves
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
New Artist of the Year
- Lee Brice
- Brett Eldgredge
- Florida Georgia Line
- Kip Moore
- Kacey Musgraves
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Blake Shelton
- Keith Urban
Entertainer of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Blake Shelton
- George Strait
- Taylor Swift
Vocal Group of the Year
- Eli Young Band
- Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- The Band Perry
- Zac Brown Band
Musician of the Year
- Sam Bush (Mandolin)
- Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)
- Dann Huff (Guitar)
- Brent Mason (Guitar)
- Mac McAnally (Guitar)
Single of the Year
- “Cruise” Florida Georgia Line, Produced by Joey Moi
- “Highway Don’t Care” Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, Produced by Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw
- “Mama’s Broken Heart” Miranda Lambert, Produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Chuck Ainlay
- “Merry Go ‘Round” Kacey Musgraves, Produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves
- “Wagon Wheel” Darius Rucker, Produced by Frank Rogers
Album of the Year
- Based on a True Story – Blake Shelton, Produced by Scott Hendricks
- Blown Away – Carrie Underwood, Produced by Mark Bright
- Red – Taylor Swift, Produced by Jeff Bhasker, Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, Dann Huff, Jacknife Lee, Max Martin, Shellback
- Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves, Produced by Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves
- Tornado – Little Big Town, Produced by Jay Joyce
Song of the Year
- “I Drive Your Truck” – Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, and Jimmy Yeary
- “Mama’s Broken Heart” – Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves
- “Merry Go ‘Round” – Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne, and Shane McAnally
- “Pontoon” – Natalie Hemby, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean
- “Wagon Wheel” – Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor
Musical Event of the Year
- “Boys ‘Round Here” – Blake Shelton (featuring Pistol Annies)
- “Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line (with Nelly)
- “Don’t Rush” – Kelly Clarkson (featuring Vince Gill)
- “Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw (with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban)
- “The Only Way I Know” – Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
Music Video of the Year
- “Blown Away” – Carrie Underwood
- “Boys ‘Round Here” – Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies
- “Downtown” – Lady Antebellum
- “Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
- “Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
- “Tornado” – Little Big Town
