Story photo: Carrie Underwood Scores, Jessica Simpson Shut Out of CMA NominationsBrad Paisley poses after the 2008 Academy of Country Music Nominations Announcements.Us Magazine
Nominees for the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Wednesday morning during CBS' The Early Show. Brad Paisley , Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood are among the musicians who have received multiple nominations.

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The nominees are:

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
Carrie Underwood

Top Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban

Top Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert
Heidi Newfield
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack

Top Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Randy Rogers Band
The Lost Trailers

Top Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland

Top New Male Vocalist
Jamey Johnson
James Otto
Jake Owen

Top New Female Vocalist
Sarah Buxton
Julianne Hough
Ashton Shepherd

Top New Vocal Duo or Group
Eli Young Band
The Lost Trailers
Zac Brown Band

Single Record of the Year
Miranda Lambert , "Gunpowder & Lead"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny and June"
Brad Paisley , "Waitin' on a Woman"
Trace Adkins , "You're Gonna Miss This"

Song of the Year
George Strait, "I Saw God Today"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny and June"
Brad Paisley , "Waitin' on a Woman"
Trace Adkins , "You're Gonna Miss This"

Video of the Year
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny and June"
Carrie Underwood , "Just a Dream"
Taylor Swift , "Love Story"
George Strait, "Troubadour"
Brad Paisley , "Waitin' on a Woman"

Vocal Event of the Year
Josh Turner featuring Trisha Yearwood, "Another Try"
Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire , "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally, "Down the Road"
Sugarland featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen , "Life in a Northern Town"
Brad Paisley duet with Keith Urban , "Start a Band"

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  • Bulldog
    You mean to tell me Jessica Simpson actually sings? I thought all she did was follow Tony Romo around....
    report abuseposted August 11, 2009 11:13 AM PDT
  • trish.
    Is it really a shock that Jessica Simpson was shut out? I mean really? She is not up there with anyone.
    report abuseposted April 6, 2009 8:50 PM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    carrie looked like she had on the whole comforter when she sang her new song. and taylor swinging her hair around just erks me.
    report abuseposted April 6, 2009 6:37 PM PDT
  • fortfunvicki
    I will tell you, Ashton Shepherd grates on my NERVES something awful!!!! She is a terrible singer! I have been a die hard country fan for years, but she is the worst singer I have heard, so bad I have to mute the country stations when she is on. I agree with AnnetteS. Dierks Bentley is hot and a GREAT singer!! And Billy Currington! LeeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood, AnnetteS hit it right on !!
    report abuseposted March 17, 2009 3:01 PM PDT
  • Charity G
    Kudos to Carrie for being nominated as Entertainer of the Year! Good group for that category. I hope Brad or Keith win this year, their as good of Entertainers as Kenny. I'm rooting for The Lost Trailers for TVG, Jake Owen for TNMV, and for Brad in general cuz he's my favorite. Hands down though, Vocal Event of the Year should go to Brad and Keith for "Start a Band&qu
    report abuseposted February 28, 2009 7:01 PM PST
  • cminers
    I hope some of these awards go to people that have not yet received any & truly dreserving of the award. Whers Trace Adkins for TMV?? I hope at least he wins for his songs. EOTY surprise was Carrie.....IMO I hope Kenny or Brad wins this one.
    report abuseposted February 13, 2009 12:43 PM PST
  • KatieB
    great list! true to country, thanks!
    report abuseposted February 13, 2009 1:20 AM PST
  • jobena
    It's the same ones all the time. There are better singers out there that don't get on the list asnd they should. Sorry to say Jess your are not one of them. You really can't sing.
    report abuseposted February 13, 2009 12:34 AM PST
  • Taylor
    Some people hating Jessica cause she is pretty and you are not. I guess the same people think michelle is pretty. YUCK
    report abuseposted February 12, 2009 12:43 PM PST
  • StreetPeaches
    As Jessica proved, any idiot can sing a country song.
    report abuseposted February 12, 2009 5:00 AM PST
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