CMT.com has some of the reactions of a few of the nominees for this years CMA Awards…

Keith Urban has 4 nominations including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist.

“This is absolutely awe inspiring,” Urban said. “I’ve never loved playing music as much as I have this year. The response to the new album has been divine and, given the crazy times we’re in, the celebratory atmosphere and positive energy night after night on this particular tour has been nothing short of a miracle … and we’re not even done yet.”

Kenny Chesney is also nominated for Entertainer of the Year and Male vocalist…

“The more you do this, the more those nominations mean,” Chesney said. “You realize what it takes to receive an honor like this — especially from your peers who make it happen and know the work and commitment it takes. You’ve got to be humbled knowing what you do is recognized.”

Lady Antebellum was in Switzerland when they learned of their 2 nominations…

“Being halfway around the world and hearing that we got two CMA nominations is totally surreal,” said band member Charles Kelley. “We’re so far from home, but we’re also really connected to Nashville because there are so many fans over here who absolutely love country music. Being in the group of the year category is just unbelievable because we feel like we’re only getting started. We still have so much to write about and say and do as artists. We honestly will never get used to seeing our name in the same category as the Eagles or Rascal Flatts.”

You can read the full article here.

Congrats to all of the nominees!!! 

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