The Country Music Association announce nominees for 52nd CMA Awards
The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as Chris Stapleton tops the list of finalists with five nominations. Producer and musician Dann Huffreceives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while nine artists garner three each—Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for an 11th year to host “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night™, broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. “THE 52ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” – FINAL NOMINEES (by ballot category order): ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Kenny Chesney Chris Stapleton Keith Urban SINGLE OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist, Producer(s), and Mix Engineer(s)) “Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton Mix Engineer: Vance Powell “Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne Mix Engineer: Justin Niebank “Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert) Producer: Michael Knox Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun “Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line Producer: Willshire Mix Engineer: Serban Ghenea “Tequila” – Dan + Shay Producers: Scott Hendricks, Dan Smyers Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s)) From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris Stapleton Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, Kacey Musgraves Graffiti U – Keith Urban Producers: Keith Urban, Dan McCarroll, J.R. Rotem, Josh Kerr, Jason Evigan, Greg Wells, Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Jesse Shatkin, Jimmy Robbins, Oscar Holter, Matt Rad, Eric Valentine, Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Elizondo, Captain Cuts, Ross Copperman, Dann Huff, Peter Karlsson Life Changes – Thomas Rhett Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Joe London, Thomas Rhett The Mountain – Dierks Bentley Producers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall Stewart, Arturo Buenahora Jr. SONG OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Songwriter(s)) “Body Like A Back Road” Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne “Broken Halos” Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton “Drowns the Whiskey” Songwriter: Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton, Josh Thompson “Drunk Girl” Songwriter: Scooter Carusoe, Tom Douglas, Chris Janson “Tequila” Songwriter: Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Maren Morris Kacey Musgraves Carrie Underwood MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Dierks Bentley Luke Combs Thomas Rhett Chris Stapleton Keith Urban VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR Lady Antebellum LANCO Little Big Town Midland Old Dominion VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR Brothers Osborne Dan + Shay Florida Georgia Line Maddie & Tae Sugarland MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (Award goes to each Artist) “Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne “Dear Hate” – Maren Morris (Feat. Vince Gill) “Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert) “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” – David Lee Murphy (with Kenny Chesney) “Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Jerry Douglas, Dobro Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar Dann Huff, Guitar Mac McAnally, Guitar Derek Wells, Guitar MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Award goes to Artist and Director(s)) “Babe” – Sugarland (Featuring Taylor Swift) Director: Anthony Mandler “Cry Pretty” – Carrie Underwood Director: Randee St. Nicholas “Drunk Girl” – Chris Janson Director: Jeff Venable “Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett Director: TK McKamy “Tequila” – Dan + Shay Director: Patrick Tracy NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Lauren Alaina Luke Combs Chris Janson Midland Brett Young
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