CMA Awards on ABC November 11

November 11, 7:03 PMCable TV ExaminerChristine Nyholm

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ecording artist Taylor Swift attends the 57th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

“The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” is being held and broadcast live tonight, Wednesday, November 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET). The Country Music Awards will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

Country stars Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are hosting the 43rd Annual CMA Awards. Four time nominee Taylor Swift will perform the opening song.

Artists scheduled to perform during this year’s CMA Awards include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Kid Rock and Jamey Johnson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band.

Announced as Awards presenters during “Country Music’s Biggest Night(tm)” are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Neil Flynn, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, Randy Houser, The Judds, Kid Rock, Kris Kristofferson, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Robin Roberts, and Lee Ann Womack. Love And Theft will host the Pre-Telecast Awards.

Nominees

Entertainer of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• George Strait
• Taylor Swift
• Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Reba McEntire
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Darius Rucker
• George Strait
• Keith Urban

Vocal Group

• The Eagles
• Lady Antibellum
• Little Big Town
• Rascal Flatts
• Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year
 

• Brooks & Dunn
• Joey + Rory
• Montgomery Gentry
• Sugarland 
• Big & Rich

New Artist of the Year 

• Jake Owen
• Darius Rucker
• Zac Brown Band 
• Randy Houser
• Jamey Johnson

The 43rd Annual CMA Awards is being broadcast live tonight, November 11, 2009.

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