LOS ANGELES — Brad Paisley scored six nominations to lead the field for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, organizers announced Wednesday.
Paisley, fresh off winning two Grammy Awards last Sunday, will once again compete for the coveted entertainer of the year trophy. He's also up for male vocalist honors, an award he won last year.
Former Trick Pony vocalist Heidi Newfield, who released her first solo album last year, followed with five nominations, including top female vocalist. In addition, her track, "Johnny & June," will compete for best single and song of the year honors.
Carrie Underwood was nominated for three awards. The former "American Idol" winner was the sole female entry for entertainer of the year.
Joining Paisley and Underwood in the field for entertainer of the year will be Kenny Chesney, George Strait and Keith Urban.
The Academy of Country Music Awards will be held on April 5 in Las Vegas and be televised by CBS.
44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees
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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