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2014 CMA Award Nominations Announced

The 2014 CMA Award nominations have been revealed! Miranda Lambert is leading the list with nine nominations, matching the record she set in 2010 – the most for any female artist in the history ...
2014 CMA Award Nominations Announced
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  • The 2014 CMA Award nominations have been revealed!

    Miranda Lambert is leading the list with nine nominations, matching the record she set in 2010 – the most for any female artist in the history of the CMA Awards.

    Dierks Bentley received five nominations, and Keith Urban and Eric Church tied with four nominations each. Luke Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood all tied with three nominations each.

    The 48th Annual CMA Awards will be hosted for the seventh year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

    Little Big Town and Darius Rucker delivered the announcement of the final nominees on Good Morning America. They announced the finalists in the final seven categories at the Best Buy Theater in Time Square.

    Below is a complete list of the 2014 nominees:

    Entertainer of the Year
    Luke Bryan
    Miranda Lambert
    Blake Shelton
    George Strait
    Keith Urban

    Female Vocalist of the Year
    Miranda Lambert
    Martina McBride
    Kacey Musgraves
    Taylor Swift
    Carrie Underwood

    Male Vocalist of the Year
    Dierks Bentley
    Luke Bryan
    Eric Church
    Blake Shelton
    Keith Urban

    Album of the Year
    Crash My Party, Luke Bryan
    Fuse, Keith Urban
    Platinum, Miranda Lambert
    Riser, Dierks Bentley
    The Outsiders, Eric Church

    Vocal Group of the Year
    Eli Young Band
    Lady Antebellum
    Little Big Town
    The Band Perry
    Zac Brown Band

    New Artist of the Year
    Brandy Clark
    Brett Eldredge
    Kip Moore
    Thomas Rhett
    Cole Swindell

    Vocal Duo of the Year
    Dan + Shay
    Florida Georgia Line
    Love and Theft
    The Swon Brothers
    Thompson Square

    Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)
    “Automatic,” Miranda Lambert
    “Drunk on a Plane,” Dierks Bentley
    “Give Me Back My Hometown,” Eric Church
    “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s,” Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill
    “Mine Would Be You,” Blake Shelton

    Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriters)
    “Automatic,” written by Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby and Miranda Lambert
    “Follow Your Arrow,” written by Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally
    “Give Me Back My Hometown,” written by Eric Church and Luke Laird
    “I Don’t Dance,” written by Lee Brice, Rob Hatch, and Dallas Davidson
    “I Hold On,” written by Brett James and Dierks Bentley

    Musical Event of the Year
    “Bakersfield,” Vince Gill and Paul Franklin
    “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
    “Something Bad,” Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood
    “We Were Us,” Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert
    “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

    Music Video of the Year
    “Automatic,” Miranda Lambert
    “Bartender,” Lady Antebellum
    “Drunk on a Plane,” Dierks Bentley
    “Follow Your Arrow,” Kacey Musgraves
    “Something Bad,” Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood

    Musician of the Year
    Sam Bush
    Jerry Douglas
    Paul Franklin
    Dann Huff
    Mac McAnally

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