CMA AWARDS NOMINEES

The Country Music Association recognizes the best songs, singers, musicians and entertainers of the past year. Check out the complete list of nominees for this year's 41st annual CMA Awards and see the night's big winners.

Entertainer of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year

Female Vocalist of the Year

Vocal Group of the Year

Vocal Duo of the Year

Horizon Award

Musical Event

"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
Record Label: MCA Nashville
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" – Winner
Artists: Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Record Label: Rocky Comfort Records/ CO5
"Hey Good Lookin'"
Artists: Jimmy Buffett and George Strait and Alan Jackson
Record Label: MCA Nashville
"Missing You"
Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
Record Label: Rounder Records
"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill with Alison Krauss
Record Label: MCA Nashville

Song of the Year

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music
"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys
"Give It Away" – Winner
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony/ ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood
"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy
"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Single of the Year

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
Record Label: RCA Records
"Before He Cheats" – Winner
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
Record Label: 19 Recordings Limited/ Arista Records
"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Record Label: Warner Bros. Nashville
"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Record Label: Arista Nashville
"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
Record Label: MCA Nashville

Album of the Year

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Record Label: Arista Nashville
It Just Comes Natural – Winner
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
Record Label: MCA Nashville
Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
Record Label: MCA Nashville

Video of the Year

"Anyway"
Martina McBride
Director: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV
"Before He Cheats"
Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White
"Moments"
Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann
"Online" – Winner
Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander
"You Save Me"
Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician of the Year

Eddie Bayers Jr. – Drums
Jerry Douglas – Dobro – Winner
Dann Huff – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
Randy Scruggs – Guitar

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