NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Strait led the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nominations, including entertainer of the year and top male vocalist.
Vocal duo Brooks &Dunn got seven nominations Monday, and Rascal Flatts earned six.
The announcement was made at the Country Music Hall of Fame and aired live on CBS’ “The Early Show.”
Former “American Idol” champ Carrie Underwood received five nominations.
“I feel like I’m still in a dream,” said Underwood, whose debut album, “Some Hearts,” has sold 5 million copies. “My life has been such a whirlwind in the past two years, so please don’t wake me up.”
Strait, who has won 15 ACM awards, also was nominated as artist and producer for the album “It Just Comes Natural” and the single “Give it Away,” which also was nominated for song of the year.
Brooks &Dunn were honored in the entertainer of the year and the top vocal duo categories, and their “Hillbilly Deluxe” was nominated for album of the year.
Rascal Flatts’ nominations include entertainer of the year, top vocal group, best album for “Me and My Gang” and best single for “What Hurts the Most.”
“We are grateful that we continue to be recognized,” said singer Gary LeVox. “This will never, ever get old.”
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