Photo by Leslie Paczosa
Here is a list of tonight’s Nominees for the 2011 CMA Awards, along with our predictions and votes. The prediction is who we think WILL win, and the vote is who we think SHOULD win. Make sure you join us tonight on twitter as we’ll be Live Tweeting during the show! Our handle is @sflcountrymusic. Enjoy the show!
Entertainer of the Year
Mike’s Prediction: Jason Aldean, Mike’s Vote: Blake Shelton
Leslie’s Prediction: Taylor Swift, Leslie’s Vote: Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Mike’s Prediction: Miranda Lambert, Mike’s Vote: Miranda Lambert
Leslie’s Prediction: Miranda Lambert, Leslie’s Vote: Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year
Mike’s Prediction: Blake Shelton, Mike’s Vote: Blake Shelton
Leslie’s Prediction: Blake Shelton, Leslie’s Vote: Blake Shelton
New Artist of the Year
Mike’s Prediction: The Band Perry, Mike’s Vote: The Band Perry (disclaimer…I don’t believe that Luke, Eric, or Chris should even be in this category so I eliminated them from contention for my vote)
Leslie’s Prediction: The Band Perry, Leslie’s Vote: Eric Church
Vocal Group of the Year
Mike’s Prediction: Zac Brown Band, Mike’s Vote: Zac Brown Band
Leslie’s Prediction: Lady Antebellum, Leslie’s Vote: The Band Perry
Vocal Duo of the Year
- The Civil Wars
- Thompson Square
- Sugarland
- Montgomery Gentry
- Steel Magnolia
Mike’s Prediction: Thompson Square, Mike’s Vote: Thompson Square
Leslie’s Prediction: Sugarland, Leslie’s Vote: Sugarland
Single of the Year
- “A Little Bit Stronger” by Sara Evans
- “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band
- “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
- “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
- “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
Mike’s Prediction: “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton, Mike’s Vote: “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
Leslie’s Prediction: “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry, Leslie’s Vote: “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
Album of the Year
- “All About Tonight” by Blake Shelton
- “Speak Now” by Taylor Swift
- “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean
- “This is Country Music” by Brad Paisley
- “You Get What You Give” by Zac Brown Band
Mike’s Prediction: “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean, Mike’s Vote: “This is Country Music” by Brad Paisley
Leslie’s Prediction: “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean, Leslie’s Vote: “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean
Song of the Year
- “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band
- “Dirt Road Anthem” by Jason Aldean
- “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
- “Mean” by Taylor Swift
- “You and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney w/ Grace Potter
Mike’s Prediction: “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry, Mike’s Vote: “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
Leslie’s Prediction: “Mean” by Taylor Swift, Leslie’s Vote: “Dirt Road Anthem” by Jason Aldean
Musical Event of the Year
- “As She’s Walking Away” by Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson
- “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Loretta Lynn
- “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
- “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley and Alabama
- “You and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter
Mike’s Prediction: “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Mike’s Vote: “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley and Alabama
Leslie’s Prediction: “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson, Leslie’s Vote: “Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, & Loretta Lynn OR “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley & Alabama
Music Video of the Year
- “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
- “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
- “Mean” by Taylor Swift
- “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley and Alabama
- “You and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter
Mike’s Prediction: “Mean” by Taylor Swift, Mike’s Vote: “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley and Alabama
Leslie’s Prediction: “Mean” by Taylor Swift, Leslie’s Vote: “Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley & Alabama