Pasley and Strait Have Most CMA Nominations
The BBC reports that this year's CMA Awards nominees are being led by George Strait and Brad Paisley. Brad Paisley and George Strait each have five nominations.
Both musicians are nominated in the entertainer of the year category, along with Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and last year's winner, Kenny Chesney.Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride each received four nominiations. John Rich, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban have three nominations each. You can see a list of the nominees here. The winners will be announced on November 7th at 8PM EST on ABC.
They also compete for male vocalist of the year. Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire are up for the female prize.
The 41st CMA awards will be presented on 7 November in Nashville, Tennessee.
Veteran musician Strait had his first hit in 1981, and notched up his 55th number one single this year.
Relative newcomer Paisley said he was honoured to share the spotlight with the country music legend.
Posted on October 11, 2007
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