Eric Church, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert lead all nominees at this year's 49th CMA Awards.
Church is nominated for Entertainer of the Year for the first time ever, squaring off against Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Lambert and Kenny Chesney, as well as Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year for "Talladega," Song of the Year for "Wrecking Ball" and Musical Event of the Year for his collaboration with Keith Urban, "Raise 'Em Up."
Little Big Town scored noms for Single of the Year ("Girl Crush"), Song of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Video of the Year ("Girl Crush"), Musical Event (for "Smokin' and Drinkin'" with Lambert) and Album of the Year for their sixth studio effort, Pain Killer.
Meanwhile, Lambert received four nods, for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year ("Little Red Wagon") and Musical Event of the Year ("Smokin' and Drinkin'" w/Little Big Town).
The ceremonies will be broadcast live November 4 at 8 p.m. on ABC.
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