The show will be broadcast Live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on ABC on November 21, 2006 from 8:00 pm ET.
The Country Nominees are:
- Favorite Male Artist: Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Keith Urban
- Favorite Female Artist: Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson
- Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts
- Favorite Album:
- Favorite New Artist: (all genres)
Chamillionaire, Pussycat Dolls, and Carrie Underwood