The 45th Country Music Awards have released nominees for the 2011 awards set to air LIVE November 9th at 8/7c on ABC. Check out the nominations list right here…and the award goes to?

This year is huge with some pretty fabulous entertainers. Not to mention, the talent is twice as nice for some: Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, and The Band Perry.

New Artist of the Year
• The Band Perry
• Luke Bryan
• Eric Church
• Thompson Square
• Chris Young

Female Vocalist of the Year
• Sara Evans
• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year
• Jason Aldean
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year
• The Band Perry
• Lady Antebellum
• Little Big Town
• Rascal Flatts
• Zac Brown Band

Entertainer of the Year
• Jason Aldean
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Taylor Swift
• Keith Urban

For a complete list of your favorite country crooner nominees, click right here.

Tune into country music’s biggest night. See you there!