March 03, 2010
Country Music Awards: The Nominees
Lady Antebellum took the lead this year with seven Country Music Award nominations, while Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood came in second with six each. The 45th annual star-studded event, produced by Dick Clark Productions, will air live on CBS from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on April 18.
Check out the full list of nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Zac Brown Band
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Darius Rucker
George Strait
Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack
Top Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Randy Rogers Band
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Joey + Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Top New Solo Vocalist of the Year
Luke Bryan
Jamey Johnson
Chris Young
Top Vocal Duo of the Year
Bomshel
Joey + Rory
Steel Magnolia
Top New Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Gloriana
The Lost Trailers
Album of the Year
American Saturday Night- Brad Paisley
Lady Antebellum- Lady Antebellum
Play On- Carrie Underwood
Revolution- Miranda Lambert
The Foundation- Zac Brown Band
Song of the Year
Cowboy Casanova- Carrie Underwood
Need You Now- Lady Antebellum
People Are Crazy- Billy Currington
White Liar- Miranda Lambert
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Video of the Year
Boots On- Randy Houser
Need You Now- Lady Antebellum
Welcome To The Future- Brad Paisley
White Liar- Miranda Lambert
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift