2013 CMA Awards Nominees Announced
The 2013 CMA Awards nominees have been announced, with stars like Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift once again leading a pack of talented Entertainer and Male/Female Vocalist of the Year contenders. The reveal included one big surprise in the Entertainer of the Year category, as George Strait earns a nomination for the first time since 2009.
Sheryl Crow and Florida Georgia Line announced the first five categories on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Tuesday (Sept. 10) morning. They then went to the Best Buy Theater in Times Square to announce the remaining seven. The 47th annual CMA Awards will air live on ABC at 8PM ET on Nov. 6. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will once again host the ceremony.
A full list of 2013 CMA Awards nominees is available below.
2013 CMA Awards Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big and Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Sugarland
Civil Wars
Thompson Square
New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Album of the Year
Blake Shelton, 'Based on a True Story'
Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away'
Taylor Swift, 'Red'
Kacey Musgraves, 'Same Trailer Different Park'
Little Big Town, 'Tornado'
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
Lee Brice, 'I Drive Your Truck'
Miranda Lambert, 'Mama's Broken Heart'
Kacey Musgraves, 'Merry Go Round'
Little Big Town, 'Pontoon'
Darius Rucker, 'Wagon Wheel'
Single of the Year
Florida Georgia Line, 'Cruise'
Tim McGraw (Feat. Keith Urban and Taylor Swift), 'Highway Don't Care'
Miranda Lambert, 'Mama's Broken Heart'
Kacey Musgraves, 'Merry Go Round'
Darius Rucker, 'Wagon Wheel'
Musical Event of the Year
Blake Shelton (Feat. Pistol Annies), 'Boys 'Round Here'
Florida Georgia Line (Feat. Nelly), 'Cruise'
Kelly Clarkson (Feat. Vince Gill), 'Don't Rush'
Tim McGraw (Feat. Keith Urban and Taylor Swift), 'Highway Don't Care'
Jason Aldean (Feat. Luke Bryan and Eric Church), 'The Only Way I Know'
Music Video of the Year
Carrie Underwood, 'Blown Away'
Blake Shelton (Feat. Pistol Annies), 'Boys 'Round Here'
Lady Antebellum, 'Downtown'
Tim McGraw (Feat. Keith Urban and Taylor Swift), 'Highway Don't Care'
Miranda Lambert, 'Mama's Broken Heart'
Little Big Town, 'Tornado'
Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
Mac McAnally