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2018 CMAs: Nominees announced for November awards show

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The nominations for the 52nd annual Country Music Awards were announced Tuesday morning. 

The event will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood on Nov. 14 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Here’s a look at some of this year's nominees: 

Entertainer Of The Year 

  • Jason Aldean 
  • Luke Bryan 
  • Kenny Chesney 
  • Chris Stapleton 
  • Keith Urban 

 Single Of The Year 

  • “Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton 
  • “Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland  
  • “Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert) 
  • “Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line 
  • “Tequila” – Dan + Shay 

Male Vocalist Of The Year 

  • Dierks Bentley  
  • Luke Combs 
  • Thomas Rhett 
  • Chris Stapleton 
  • Keith Urban 

Female Vocalist Of The Year 

  • Kelsea Ballerini  
  • Miranda Lambert 
  • Maren Morris 
  • Kacey Musgraves 
  • Carrie Underwood 

Vocal Duo Of The Year 

  • Brothers Osborne   
  • Dan + Shay   
  • Florida Georgia Line   
  • Maddie & Tae   
  • Sugarland 

New Artist Of The Year 

  • Lauren Alaina 
  • Luke Combs 
  • Chris Janson 
  • Midland 
  • Brett Young 

 

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