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CMA Award Nominees 2018 Announced – The Full List

Chris Stapleton led the nominees for the 52nd annual CMA Awards announced Tuesday on Good Morning America. Stapleton's five nominations were followed with four for producer and musician Dann Huff.

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CMA-Awards-2018Chris Stapleton led the nominees for the 52nd annual CMA Awards announced Tuesday on Good Morning America. Stapleton's five nominations were followed with four for producer and musician Dann Huff.Nine artists received three nominations each: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban.Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host The 52nd Annual CMA Awards live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 14 on ABC. CMA-Awards-2018Entertainer of the YearJason AldeanLuke BryanKenny ChesneyChris StapletonKeith UrbanMale Vocalist of the YearDierks BentleyLuke CombsThomas RhettChris StapletonKeith UrbanNew Artist of the YearLauren AlainaLuke CombsChris JansonMidlandBrett YoungSingle of the Year(Award goes to Artist, Producer(s), and Mix Engineer(s))“Broken Halos” – Chris StapletonProducers: Dave Cobb, Chris StapletonMix Engineer: Vance Powell“Drinkin’ Problem” – MidlandProducers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh OsborneMix Engineer: Justin Niebank“Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert)Producer: Michael KnoxMix Engineer: Jeff Braun“Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia LineProducer: WillshireMix Engineer: Serban Ghenea“Tequila” – Dan + ShayProducers: Scott Hendricks, Dan SmyersMix Engineer: Jeff JulianoVocal Duo of the YearBrothers OsborneDan+ShayFlorida Georgia LineMaddie & TaeSugarlandFemale Vocalist of the YearKelsea BalleriniMiranda LambertMaren MorrisKacey MusgravesCarrie UnderwoodAlbum of the Year(Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris StapletonProducers: Dave Cobb, Chris StapletonGolden Hour – Kacey MusgravesProducers: Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, Kacey MusgravesGraffiti U – Keith UrbanProducers: Keith Urban, Dan McCarroll, J.R. Rotem, Josh Kerr, Jason Evigan, Greg Wells, Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Jesse Shatkin, Jimmy Robbins, Oscar Holter, Matt Rad, Eric Valentine, Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Elizondo, Captain Cuts, Ross Copperman, Dann Huff, Peter KarlssonLife Changes – Thomas RhettProducers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Joe London, Thomas RhettThe Mountain – Dierks BentleyProducers: Ross Copperman, Jon Randall Stewart, Arturo Buenahora Jr.Song of the Year(Award goes to Songwriter(s))“Body Like A Back Road”Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne“Broken Halos”Songwriters: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton“Drowns the Whiskey”Songwriters: Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton, Josh Thompson“Drunk Girl”Songwriters: Scooter Carusoe, Tom Douglas, Chris Janson“Tequila”Songwriters: Nicolle Galyon, Jordan Reynolds, Dan SmyersVocal Group of the YearLady AntebellumLANCOLittle Big TownMidlandOld DominionMusical Event of the Year“Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley ft. Brothers Osborne“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris ft. Vince Gill“Drowns The Whiskey,” Jason Aldean ft. Miranda Lambert“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney“Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia LineMusic Video of the Year(Award goes to Artist and Director(s))“Babe” – Sugarland (Featuring Taylor Swift)Director: Anthony Mandler“Cry Pretty” – Carrie UnderwoodDirector: Randee St. Nicholas“Drunk Girl” – Chris JansonDirector: Jeff Venable“Marry Me” – Thomas RhettDirector: TK McKamy“Tequila” – Dan + ShayDirector: Patrick TracyMusician of the YearJerry Douglas – DobroPaul Franklin – Steel GuitarDann Huff – GuitarMac McAnally – GuitarDerek Wells – Guitar

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