Carrie Underwood Announces CMA Nominations

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley announce the nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Country superstars announced the nominations at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Chesney led the pack with 11 nominations, including entertainer of the year and top male vocalist. Rodney Atkins followed with six nominations, including top male vocalist. Brad Paisley, Big & Rich and Sugarland all picked up four apiece.

The CMAs will be held in Las Vegas on May 18, and aired live @ 8PM ET/PT on CBS. Performers at the big event include Carrie, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler.

Watch video footage of Carrie and Brad announcing the nominations here.

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