2012 CMA Awards Nominees Announced

Country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan appeared on “Good Morning America” today to announce the list of final nominees for the 46th Annual CMA Music Awards.  Opry members Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as hosts for the fifth consecutive year, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday, Nov. 1.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Jason Aldean

Kenny Chesney

Brad Paisley

Blake Shelton

Taylor Swift

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Kelly Clarkson

Miranda Lambert

Martina McBride

Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Jason Aldean

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Blake Shelton

Keith Urban

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lee Brice

Brantley Gilbert

Hunter Hayes

Love and Theft

Thompson Square

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 & Rich

Love and Theft

Sugarland

The Civil Wars

Thompson Square

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

“Dirt Road Anthem”
Jason Aldean

“God Gave Me You”
Blake Shelton

“Home”
Dierks Bentley

“Pontoon”
Little Big Town

“Springsteen”
Eric Church

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Chief
Eric Church

Four the Record
Miranda Lambert

Home
Dierks Bentley

Own the Night
Lady Antebellum

Tailgates and Tanlines
Luke Bryan

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
Will Hoge and Eric Paslay

“God Gave Me You”
Dave Barnes

“Home”
Dan Wilson, Brett Beavers and Dierks Bentley

“Over You”
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton

“Springsteen”
Eric Church, Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

“Dixie Highway”
Alan Jackson featuring Zac Brown

“Feel Like a Rock Star”
Kenny Chesney (duet with Tim McGraw)

“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”
Willie Nelson with Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson

“Safe and Sound”
Taylor Swift (featuring The Civil Wars)

“Stuck On You”
Lionel Richie (with Darius Rucker)

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

“Come Over”
Kenny Chesney

“Over You”
Miranda Lambert

“Pontoon”
Little Big Town

“Red Solo Cup”
Toby Keith

“Springsteen”
Eric Church

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

Sam Bush (Mandolin)

Paul Franklin (Steel guitar)

Dann Huff (Guitar)

Brent Mason (Guitar)

Mac McAnally (Guitar)

Check out our Show Calendar to see when your favorite nominee with be playing at the Opry.

One Response to “2012 CMA Awards Nominees Announced”

  1. Joey and Rory should be in the listing. I don’t understand why they are not broadcast more. Joey is a remarkable singer and deserves more recognition than what she gets. Why is it that they are not asked to perform on award shows?

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