Country music fans will be tuning in to CTV Two tonight (Nov. 8) for the 51st edition of the Country Music Association Awards.
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley return as co-hosts and the line-up of performers includes Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett.
On-stage collaborations this year include Kelsea Ballerini with Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley and Rascal Flatts, Maren Morris and Niall Horan, and Paisley with Kane Brown.
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The CMAs will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville beginning at 8 pm ET. There will, no doubt, be a tribute to victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting during the show.
Lambert is this year’s top nominee with five, including Single and Song of the Year. Little Big Town and Keith Urban have four each.
Taylor Swift is nominated as songwriter for Little Big Town’s hit “Better Man.”
Check-out the complete list of this year’s nominees below:
Female Vocalist of the YearKelsea BalleriniMiranda LambertReba McEntireMaren MorrisCarrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the YearDierks BentleyEric ChurchThomas RhettChris StapletonKeith Urban
New Artist of the YearLuke CombsOld DominionJon PardiBrett YoungLauren Alaina
Music Video of the YearLittle Big Town, "Better Man"Keith Urban, "Blue Ain't Your Color"Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris, "Craving You"Miranda Lambert, "Vice"Brothers Osborne, "It Ain't My Fault"
Vocal Duo of the YearDan + ShayFlorida Georgia LineLOCASHMaddie & TaeBrothers Osborne
Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksLuke BryanEric ChurchChris StapletonKeith Urban
Single of the Year“Better Man,” Little Big Town“Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Keith Urban“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt“Dirt On My Boots,” Jon Pardi“Tin Man,” Miranda Lambert
Album of the YearThe Breaker, Little Big TownFrom A Room: Volume 1, Chris StapletonHeart Break, Lady AntebellumThe Nashville Sound, Jason Isbell and the 400 UnitThe Weight of These Wings, Miranda Lambert
Song of the Year“Better Man,” Little Big Town“Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Keith Urban“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt“Dirt On My Boots,” Jon Pardi“Tin Man,” Miranda Lambert
Vocal Group of the YearLady AntebellumLittle Big TownOld DominionRascal FlattsZac Brown Band
Musical Event of the Year"Craving You," Thomas Rhett feat. Maren Morris"Funny How Time Slips Away," Glen Campbell with Willie Nelson"Kill A Word," Eric Church feat. Rhiannon Giddens"Setting the World on Fire," Kenny Chesney feat. Pink"Speak to a Girl," Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Musician of the YearJerry Douglas (Dobro)Paul Franklin (Steel Guitar)Dann Huff (Guitar)Mac McAnally (Guitar)Derek Wells (Guitar)