Here is the full list of nominees for the 45th Annual CMA Awards in 2011. As you can see, it was a big year for Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, and Taylor Swift -- who were each nominated in multiple categories.
The program was hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, for the fourth year in a row.
Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood are among the country stars who performed.
NOMINEES AND WINNNERS
Entertainer of the Year- Blake Shelton
- Brad Paisley
- Jason Aldean
- Keith Urban
- WINNER: Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist
- WINNER: Blake Shelton
- Brad Paisley
- Jason Aldean
- Keith Urban
- Kenny Chesney
Female Vocalist
- Carrie Underwood
- Martina McBride
- WINNER: Miranda Lambert
- Sara Evans
- Taylor Swift
Group of the Year
- WINNER: Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- Rascal Flatts
- The Band Perry
- Zac Brown Band
Duo of the Year
- Montgomery Gentry
- Steel Magnolia
- WINNER: Sugarland
- The Civil Wars
- Thompson Square
Single of the Year (artist/producer[s])
- “A Little Big Stronger – Sara Evans/Tony Brown
- “Colder Weather – Zac Brown/Keith Stegall & Zac Brown
- “Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson/Michael Knox
- “Honey Bee – Blake Shelton/Scott Hendricks
- WINNER: “If I Die Young” – The Band Perry/Paul Worley
Song of the Year (songwriter’s award)
- “Colder Weather” – Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowry & Coy Bowles
- “Dirt Road Anthem” – Colt Ford & Brantley Gilbert
- WINNER: “If I Die Young” – Kimberly Perry
- “Mean” – Taylor Swift
- “You And Tequila” – Matraca Berg & Deana Carter
Album of the Year (artist/producer[s])
- All About Tonight – Blake Shelton/Scott Hendricks
- WINNER: My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean/Michael Knox
- Speak Now – Taylor Swift/Nathan Chapman & Taylor Swift
- This Is Country Music – Brad Paisley/Frank Rogers
- You Get What You Give - Zac Brown Band/Keith Stegall & Zac Brown
Musical Event of the Year
- “As She’s Walking Away – Zac Brown Band/Alan Jackson
- “Coal Miner’s Daughter” – Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow
- WINNER: “Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean/Kelly Clarkson
- “Old Alabama” – Brad Paisley/Alabama
- “You And Tequila” – Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter
New Artist of the Year
- Chris Young
- Eric Church
- Luke Bryan
- WINNER: The Band Perry
- Thompson Square
Video of the Year (artist/producer)
- “Honey Bee” – Blake Shelton/Trey Fanjoy
- “If I Die Young” – The Band Perry/David McClister
- “Mean” – Taylor Swift/Declan Whitebloom
- “Old Alabama” – Brad Paisey Feat. Alabama/Jim Shea
- WINNER: “You And Tequila” – Kenny Chesney Feat. Grace Potter/Shaun Silva
Musician of the Year
- Dann Huff
- Jerry Douglas
- WINNER: Mac McAnally
- Paul Franklin
- Sam Bush
