Viewership has been down the past couple years, but it looks like this year may be different. Tonight at 7pm central time, be sure to watch the CMA Awards hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. The list of performers is long this year including Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Brad Paisley.  I always love watching the live performances as it’s not possible to see everyone throughout the year. It does appear to be a great year for country shows all over Central Iowa this year.

-JD Justice-

Here is a list of tonight’s nominee’s for the 2018 CMA Awards:

Entertainer of the Year

Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland

New Artist of the Year

Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young

Single of the Year

“Broken Halos,” Chris Stapleton
“Drinkin’ Problem,” Midland
“Drowns the Whiskey,” Jason Aldean (feat. Miranda Lambert)
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay

Album of the Year

From A Room: Volume 2, Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves
Graffiti U, Keith Urban
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
The Mountain, Dierks Bentley

Music Video of the Year

“Babe,” Sugarland (featuring Taylor Swift)
“Cry Pretty,” Carrie Underwood
“Drunk Girl,” Chris Janson
“Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay

The 52nd annual CMA Awards air on Wednesday, November 14th on ABC and don’t miss the CMA Preview hosted by Robin Roberts from 5p to 7p on Iowa’s Best Country KIX 101.1.

Here are 10 unforgettable Country Music Performances from past CMA Awards.