50th CMA Award nominations

[Kim]

The CMA nominations are out and Eric Church, Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton lead the way with 5 nods each. The 50th CMA Awards will be handed out on November 2nd.


Entertainer Of The Year

Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban

Single of the Year

“Die a Happy Man,” Thomas Rhett
“Humble and Kind,” Tim McGraw
“My Church,” Maren Morris
“Nobody To Blame,” Chris Stapleton
“Record Year,” Eric Church

Album of the Year

Dierks Bentley, Black
Maren Morris, Hero
Eric Church, Mr. Misunderstood
Keith Urban, Ripcord        
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller

Either is fine with me - love both

Song of the Year

“Burning House,” Camaron “Cam” Ochs, Tyler Johnson, Jeff Bhasker
“Die a Happy Man,” Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett, and Joe Spargur
“Humble and Kind,” Lori McKenna
“My Church,” busbee and Maren Morris
“Record Year,” Eric Church and Jeff Hyde

Either is okay love them both


Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

Dierks Bentley
Eric Church
Tim McGraw
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Again - either one, love them both - but a slight edge goes to Keith!!

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Joey + Rory
Maddie & Tae

Musical Event of the Year

“Different For Girls,” Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
“Home Alone Tonight,” Luke Bryan featuring Karen Fairchild
“The Fighter,” Keith Urban (featuring Carrie Underwood)
“Think Of You,” Chris Young (duet with Cassadee Pope)
“You Are My Sunshine,” Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton

Musician of the Year

Jerry Douglas, Dobro / Lap Steel Guitar
Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
Dann Huff, Guitar
Brent Mason, Guitar
Derek Wells, Guitar

Music Video of the Year

“Burning House,” Cam
“Fire Away,” Chris Stapleton
“Humble and Kind,” Tim McGraw
“Record Year,” Eric Church
“Somewhere On A Beach,” Dierks Bentley

New Artist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini
Brothers Osborne
Maren Morris
Old Dominion
Cole Swindell



Those in red are my choices.

[youneverknow]

There's a lot of music on the nomination list that I haven't listened to but of the music I have heard....

Luke Bryan -I just love the guy.   Keith would also be another great choice for ETOY
I just love Tim's "Humble and Kind"
Albums...haven't heard any of the nominations so good luck to whoever.
Cam is another newcomer who I just absolutely love. 
Miranda for vocalist just because I hear real growth in her vocals.
Keith for vocalist.
Lady A for group ...I'm really loving the Hillary Scott and Scott family album.   Hillary has always been great but with this album, she shows a depth that I should have already picked up on.
Joey + Rory ...love the music that was released this past year.
Jerry Douglas....because he is Jerry Douglas and the dobro was made for his hands.
Cam for video

[Kim]

I love Tim's "Humble and Kind" also. It's a great song.

[youneverknow]

I did check out Chris Stapleton's album from the library. I'm thinking about buying it now. Maybe I'll ask for it for Christmas. : )