Thread: CMA Full Roster! Make Predictions!

I'm not good at predictions but will say this

Vocal Duo---will go to Brooks and Dunn, but any of the other 4 nomineeds deserve it. Why the other nominations if they are just going to hand it to B&D.

i would LOVE to see sugarland get duo, because they are so good, and it would make me really upset if they lost.

My predictions...
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney*
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood* (duhhh)

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley****** (i'd love to see him get it, but if kenny gets entertainer, i'm not so sure)
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts*

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland*
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town*
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear* (love this album!)
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"* (of course)
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

(I'm between anyway and before he cheats, i'd be happy to see either win...although i do love carrie more, but just as a song, anyway could win)

"Anyway" *
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats" *
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"* (probably, even though i'm not a big fan of the song)
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"* (definitely)
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar* (yay!)
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

My predictions:

B]Entertainer of the Year[/B]
Kenny Chesney *
Brad Paisley (should get it)
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood* (and will get it)

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley* (will get it)
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town (love them)
Rascal Flatts* (will get it)

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn *
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland (should get it)
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town * (and will get it)
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear* (will get it)
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway" (will get it)
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"* Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats" * (and will get it)
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You" (will get it)
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You" *
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats" * (and will get it)
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar *(and will get it)
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

keep predicting, because at a certain point im going to calculate how many votes each nominie gets here to see how close we come to the actual results! and by the way, I requested So Small at my radio station, and they are playing it right now! so excited, the last time they played it was at 6 am this morning, so im assuming its on the border of medium-heavy rotation!

Who I think is gonna win
Who I think should win

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts

(One of the two would be fine with me...I think it's awesome that the Dixie Chicks are nominated!!)

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

(What happened to Vince Gill and the Fruit Guys!? lol...)

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

(Honestly I have no clue, lol)



Let's make it a rule that there is NO BASHING OF OTHER ARTISTS! Opinions of AWARDS ONLY!!! lol...

Entertainer of the Year
Brad Paisley

Female Vocalist
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist
Brad Paisley

Vocal Group
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Sugarland!

Horizon Award
Rodney Atkins

Album of the Year
5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

Single of the Year
"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

Song of the Year
"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

Musical Event
"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

Musician
dont know any of them. LOL

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney**
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood**

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley**
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

--though I'm glad to see Josh Turner nominated in this category, he has a great voice.

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts**

--I'm surprised the Dixie Chicks are nominated, but they deserve it

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland**
The Wreckers

--Time for Sugarland to take the cake

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins**
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

--I think Rodney has had the most success, but I'm pulling for Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler or Jason Aldean

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear**
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

--I think it's a toss up between Brad and Keith

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"**
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

--cmon, biggest single of the past year.

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"*
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

--BHC is unstoppable

Musical Event
"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"**
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

--I love Because of You, but Find Out Who Your Friends Are is such a great song with awesome lyrics, plus Kenny, Tim, and Tracy sound great together

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"**
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Solid contenders, but I think Carrie will rule

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

I have no idea!


Overall, I'm glad to see Martina, Josh Turner, and Dixie Chicks nominated because I think they definitely deserve it. We all knew Carrie would be nominated in what she's nominated, so that's a + too.

as soon as this thread dies, i will calculate the results, and share them! i think it'll be realy cool!

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney**
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood**

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley**
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts**

Wouldn't mind Little Big Town winning but probably be Rascal Flatts.

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland**
The Wreckers

Am hoping someone else finally beats out B&D although love them.

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins**
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Would like Little Big Town for this but think Rodney Atkins will take it.

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear**
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Possibly could give it to Keith Urban or even Vince Gill.

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"**
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Would say BHC deserves it, but think Martina will take something.

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"*
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Should be BHC, but you never know...tough contenders.

Musical Event
"Because of You"
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"**
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Could be Because of You but think they could give Tracy a comeback nod here...and then, maybe being nominated was their only intention for the nod.

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"**
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Hope for BHC, but are some strong contenders that worry me.

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

No idea! Don't know any of these guys.

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley*
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood*!

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley*!
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town*!
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland*!
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler*!
Taylor Swift!

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear*!
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"*!
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"*!
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"*!
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"*!
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar*!
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

tell yah what everyone, scratch musician because half of you dont know them!

hmm here's my predictions

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville
It Just Comes Natural George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"*!
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"*!
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"*!
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"*!
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online" (or online could win 2)
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Musician
Eddie Bayers Jr. -- Drums
Jerry Douglas -- Dobro
Dann Huff -- Guitar*!
Mac McAnally -- Guitar
Randy Scruggs -- Guitar

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town (wish little big town would take this one)
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"*!
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

Originally Posted by Hil

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town (wish little big town would take this one)
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Horizon Award
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"*!
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva

wow, your the first one not to vote for Carrie for FV! lol, not that i care, but...lol?

Entertainer:
Kenny Chesney Will win
Brad Paisley Should win
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Male:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley Will win/Should win
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Female:
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood Will win/Should win

Vocal Group:
Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks Should win
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal FlattsWill win

Vocal Duo: Going out on limb here!
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland Will win/Should win
The Wreckers

Album:
Brad Paisley's 5th Gear
George Strait's It Just Come Natural Will win
Dierks Bentley's Long Trip Alone
Keith Urban's Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing Should win
Vince Gill's These Days

Single:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" Will win/Should win
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment"
Brad Paisley's "Ticks"
George Strait's "Wrapped"

Song:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" Should win
George Strait's "Give It Away" Will win
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment"
Keith Urban's "Stupid Boy"

Musical Event:
"Because Of You" Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson Will win/Should win
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney
"Hey Good Lookin'" Jimmy Buffett, George Strait, Alan Jackson
"Missing You" Alison Krauss & John Waite
"The Reason Why" Vince Gill & Alison Krauss

Music Video:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" Will win/Should win
Emerson Drive's "Moments"
Brad Paisley's "Online"
Kenny Chesney's "You Save Me"

Horizon:
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins Will win
Little Big Town Should win
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

This year I actually like all the nominees for Album, Single, and Song so whoever wins I can't be too upset.

Originally Posted by carrieidol1

wow, your the first one not to vote for Carrie for FV! lol, not that i care, but...lol?

It's not who I want, it's what I think will possibly happen given that it will make Martina the most winning female to ever win that award. Dunno, this could actually be a crazy CMA Awards, or it could all go to the same people it always does which IMO would be rather dissapointing.

will win
should win
Entertainer:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Male:
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Female:
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Vocal Group:
Alison Krauss & Union Station with Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo:
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
The Wreckers

Album:
Brad Paisley's 5th Gear
George Strait's It Just Come Natural
Dierks Bentley's Long Trip Alone
Keith Urban's Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing
Vince Gill's These Days

Single:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats"
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment"
Brad Paisley's "Ticks"
George Strait's "Wrapped"

Song:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats"
George Strait's "Give It Away"
Big & Rich's "Lost In This Moment"
Keith Urban's "Stupid Boy"

Musical Event:
"Because Of You" Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson
"Find Out Who Your Friends Are" Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney
"Hey Good Lookin'" Jimmy Buffett, George Strait, Alan Jackson
"Missing You" Alison Krauss & John Waite
"The Reason Why" Vince Gill & Alison Krauss

Music Video:
Martina McBride's "Anyway"
Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats"
Emerson Drive's "Moments"
Brad Paisley's "Online"
Kenny Chesney's "You Save Me"

Horizon:
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Hope they Win in BOLD (more than one in some categories)

Entertainer of the Year (Time for a change)
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist (Personally this SB best vocalist)
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Vocal Group
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Dixie Chicks
Emerson Drive
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland (Love their music but Nettles twang gets me sometimes - a little overboard I think)
The Wreckers

Horizon Award (tough category)
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

5th Gear
Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Long Trip Alone
Dierks Bentley
Producer: Brett Beavers
Capitol Records Nashville

Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing
Keith Urban
Producers: Dann Huff and Keith Urban
Capitol Records Nashville

These Days
Vince Gill
Producers: Vince Gill, John Hobbs and Justin Niebank
MCA Nashville

Single of the Year
(Award goes to artist and producer.)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Producer: Martina McBride
RCA Records

"Before He Cheats"
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Producer: Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records

"Lost in This Moment"
Artist: Big & Rich
Producers: Big Kenny and John Rich
Warner Bros. Nashville

"Ticks"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Producers: Frank Rogers and Chris DuBois
Arista Nashville

"Wrapped"
Artist: George Strait
Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville

Song of the Year
(Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher.)

"Anyway"
Songwriters: Martina McBride, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Publishers: Delemmava Music, Bucky and Clyde Music

"Before He Cheats"
Songwriters: Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins
Publishers: That Little House Music, Mighty Under Dog Music and Sony/ATV Cross Keys

"Give It Away"
Songwriters: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson
Publishers: Sony, ATV Tree, Mr. Bubba Music, Slow Run Music and EMI Blackwood

"Lost in This Moment"
Songwriters: John Rich, Keith Anderson and Rodney Clawson
Publishers: Rich Texan Music, Warner-Tamerlane, Writer's Extreme, EMI April Music and Romeo Cowboy

"Stupid Boy"
Songwriters: Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant and Sarah Buxton
Publishers: Song Planet, That Little House Music, Cal IV Songs and BergBrain Music

Musical Event
"Because of You"*!
Artists: Reba McEntire With Kelly Clarkson
MCA Nashville

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"
Artists: Tracy Lawrence Featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
Rocky Comfort Records, CO5

"Hey Good Lookin'" (Live)
Artists: Jimmy Buffett With George Strait and Alan Jackson
MCA Nashville

Artists: Alison Krauss and John Waite
"Missing You"
Rounder Records

"The Reason Why"
Artists: Vince Gill With Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss
MCA Nashville

Music Video of the Year (Another tought one)
(Award goes to artist and director)

"Anyway"
Artist: Martina McBride
Directors: Robert Deaton and George J. Flanigen IV

"Before He Cheats"*!
Artist: Carrie Underwood
Director: Roman White

"Moments"
Artist: Emerson Drive
Director: Steven Goldmann

"Online"
Artist: Brad Paisley
Director: Jason Alexander

"You Save Me"
Artist: Kenny Chesney
Director: Shaun Silva