Country Standard Time has the list of the Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist, Female Artist, Song of the Year, Vocal Event, Album of the Year and Single of the Year nominees as announced on CBS this morning, and the complete list with all categories is posted at the Academy's official site now. Congratulations to all the nominees and their fans!The first of Bucky's three CMT Power Picks matchups for the week is coming up soon; check out all the video challenges here, then tune in and log on at 12 noon ET to vote. (Our friend Robin wrote in with a reminder to check your time zone and provider for your exact Power Picks airtime, especially if you're a DirectTV subscriber. And no matter where you are, you can click that button to go to the main Power Picks site, hit the "Vote Now" link, and watch that window for the exact timing of Bucky's matchup. Thanks, Robin!) More news later this morning--Winnie
Full list:
ReplyDeleteENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Rascal Flatts
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
TOP MALE VOCALIST
- Rodney Atkins
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- LeAnn Rimes
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
TOP VOCAL GROUP
- Diamond Rio
- Eagles
- Emerson Drive
- Little Big Town
- Rascal Flatts
TOP VOCAL DUO
- Big & Rich
- Brooks & Dunn
- Halfway To Hazard
- Montgomery Gentry
- Sugarland
TOP NEW MALE VOCALIST
- Luke Bryan
- Jack Ingram
- Jake Owen
TOP NEW FEMALE VOCALIST
- Sarah Buxton
- Kellie Pickler
- Taylor Swift
TOP NEW DUO OR VOCAL GROUP
- Carolina Rain
- Lady Antebellum
- The Wreckers
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
- 5th Gear - Brad Paisley (Arista Nashville)
Produced by Chris DuBois, Frank Rogers
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Miranda Lambert (Columbia)
Produced by Frank Liddell, Mike Wrucke
- Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates - Kenny Chesney (BNA)
Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
- If You're Going Through Hell - Rodney Atkins (Curb)
Produced by Rodney Atkins, Ted Hewitt
- Taylor Swift -Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
Produced by Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman
# 6 Produced by Robert Ellis Orrall
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
- Don't Blink
Kenny Chesney, Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
BNA
- Famous In A Small Town
Miranda Lambert, Produced by Frank Liddell, Mike Wrucke
Columbia
- Lost In This Moment
Big & Rich, Produced by Big Kenny, John Rich Warner Bros/WRN
- Stay
Sugarland, Produced by Kristian Bush, Byron Gallimore, Jennifer Nettles
Mercury
- Watching Airplanes
Gary Allan, Produced by Gary Allan , Mark Wright
MCA Nashville
SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
- Don't Blink
Kenny Chesney
Writers: Casey Beathard, Chris Wallin
Publishers: Lavender Zoo Music (BMI), Mama's Dream Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Acuff Rose (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
- Lost In This Moment
Big & Rich
Writers: Keith Anderson, Rodney Clawson, John Rich
Publishers: EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP), Romeo Cowboy Music (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI), Writer's Extreme Music (BMI)
- Moments
Emerson Drive
Writers: Dave Berg, Annie Tate, Sam Tate
Publishers: Gravitron (SESAC), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
- Watching You
Rodney Atkins
Writers: Rodney Atkins, Steve Dean, Brian White
Publishers: Bethar Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Multisongs (SESAC), Songs From The White House (SESAC)
- Stay
Sugarland
Writer: Jennifer Nettles
Publishers: Jennifer Nettles Publishing (ASCAP)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
- Don't Blink - Kenny Chesney
Producer: Tacklebox Films
Director: Shaun Silva
- Lost In This Moment - Big & Rich
Producer: Big Kenny, Steve Lamar, Marc Oswald
Director: Deaton Flannigan
- Online - Brad Paisley
Producer: Frames Per Second
Director: Jason Alexander
- Stay - Sugarland
Producer: Kristian Bush, Byron Gallimore, Jennifer Nettles
Director: Shaun Silva
- Watching You - Rodney Atkins
Producer: Broken Poet Production
Director: Eric Welch
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
- Because Of You - Reba McEntire Duet With Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Tony Brown, Reba McEntire
MCA Nashville
- Find Out Who Your Friends Are - Tracy Lawrence With Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Produced by Julian King, Tracy Lawrence
Rocky Comfort/CO5
- Shiftwork - Kenny Chesney Duet With George Strait
Produced by Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
BNA
- Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore - Bon Jovi Featuring LeAnn Rimes
Produced by Dann Huff
Mecury
- What You Give Away - Vince Gill With Sheryl Crow
Produced by Vince Gill, John Hobbs, Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville
Maybe next year Bucky will get a nod for "Hometown"? I think that is a classic.
It's ok, (it's not really, but looking for the positive) Bucky was not nominated and yes, we are all upset, but perhaps he will be invivted to sing on the program, we can hope for that. If not, we the "Buckaneers" will just wait proudly until he does! I know that we all feel that he should of been on that list but think of all the other great new male singers that are not on it either. We just need to keep our head's up and focused, just look at all Bucky has done in just a short time with it not even a year yet since his first album release. Things happen for a reason and I believe that the best is yet to come!
ReplyDeleteKerri~Kgator
Congrats to those listed!Someone's name is conspicuously absent from this list, IMO. I hope he releases HOMETOWN. It is my favorite.
ReplyDelete~moon
I am surprised that JMC and Bucky are not on the list. Jack Ingram has been recording albums since 1997. I just do not understand "NEW" in this context. Congrats to the nominees
ReplyDeleteDarn it! (would say something worse but I am a lady!) No JMC or Bucky? that is sad but like you guys said, maybe next year!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Kerri, Moon and Anons!
ReplyDeleteI know...it's a bummer, and I would have loved to see his name on the list this year! Sigh. "Hometown" has the potential to become a true radio perrenial, and I hope it is a single this year.
I'd be very surprised if Bucky's not on the list for 2009--but as y'all said, there are a lot of terrific newcomers (including the awesome Jason Michael Carroll) who are absent ths time around, so next year--wtahc out!
Thursday, we'lll have the announcement of the final-round nominees for the 2008 CMT Music Awards, and I hope the comments section for that news looks a whole lot happier! In the meantime, we can take heart--Bucky's given us a lot to be proud of, no matter what.