01of 23BLAKE SHELTONKatie KaussWith 25 nominations to his name – and nine wins – Shelton picked up his first CMA Award in 2010, winning male vocalist of the year. He went on to collect four more statuettes in that category, plus a top nod for entertainer of the year in 2012.
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BLAKE SHELTON
Katie Kauss
With 25 nominations to his name – and nine wins – Shelton picked up his first CMA Award in 2010, winning male vocalist of the year. He went on to collect four more statuettes in that category, plus a top nod for entertainer of the year in 2012.
02of 23LUKE BRYANKatie KaussNot many artists can say their first-ever CMA Award was for entertainer of the year – but that’s exactly what happened to Bryan in 2014. The singer took home top honors again in 2015, but we’ll have to wait untilNovemberto see if he makes the trifecta.
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LUKE BRYAN
Not many artists can say their first-ever CMA Award was for entertainer of the year – but that’s exactly what happened to Bryan in 2014. The singer took home top honors again in 2015, but we’ll have to wait untilNovemberto see if he makes the trifecta.
03of 23MIRANDA LAMBERTKatie KaussThe singer started aRevolutionwhen she won album of the year in 2010 along with the first of her six consecutive female vocalist of the year awards. You’ll have to tune in to theCMA Awardson Nov. 2 to see if her streak continues – with 12 wins and nearly 40 nominations to her name, bet wisely.
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MIRANDA LAMBERT
The singer started aRevolutionwhen she won album of the year in 2010 along with the first of her six consecutive female vocalist of the year awards. You’ll have to tune in to theCMA Awardson Nov. 2 to see if her streak continues – with 12 wins and nearly 40 nominations to her name, bet wisely.
04of 23DIERKS BENTLEYKatie KaussIn 2005, a young Bentley took home the horizon (new artist) award – and with almost 20 nominations, he flew into the winners circle again in 2014 on Riser Air, winning music video of the year for “Drunk On a Plane.”
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DIERKS BENTLEY
In 2005, a young Bentley took home the horizon (new artist) award – and with almost 20 nominations, he flew into the winners circle again in 2014 on Riser Air, winning music video of the year for “Drunk On a Plane.”
05of 23KEITH URBANKatie KaussIn 2001, the Aussie took home the horizon (new artist) award – his first of 10 trophies, including three male vocalist and an entertainer of the year win. With four nominations in 2016, it’s likely the “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer will be adding to his collection.
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KEITH URBAN
In 2001, the Aussie took home the horizon (new artist) award – his first of 10 trophies, including three male vocalist and an entertainer of the year win. With four nominations in 2016, it’s likely the “Blue Ain’t Your Color” singer will be adding to his collection.
06of 23LITTLE BIG TOWNKatie KaussIf you don’t have a ‘crush’ on this group yet, you’re probably in the minority. They started partying on aPontoonwinning single of the year in 2012 and the first of four vocal group of the year wins; an award they’re up for again this November.
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LITTLE BIG TOWN
If you don’t have a ‘crush’ on this group yet, you’re probably in the minority. They started partying on aPontoonwinning single of the year in 2012 and the first of four vocal group of the year wins; an award they’re up for again this November.
07of 23REBA MCENTIREKatie KaussIn 1984, McEntire took home female vocalist of the year; since, she’s won that honor again three times, and scored nearly 50 additional nominations.
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REBA MCENTIRE
In 1984, McEntire took home female vocalist of the year; since, she’s won that honor again three times, and scored nearly 50 additional nominations.
08of 23TRISHA YEARWOODKatie KaussThe singer scored a double whammy in 1997 and 1998, winning female vocalist of the year.
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TRISHA YEARWOOD
The singer scored a double whammy in 1997 and 1998, winning female vocalist of the year.
09of 23BRAD PAISLEYKatie KaussPaisley is no stranger to the CMA awards stage – not only has he won 10 trophies (he’s been nominated almost 60 times), but he’s also hosted the star-studded affair alongsideCarrie Underwoodsince 2008. But it was in 2000 that the guitar slinger took home his first trophy, for new artist of the year.
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BRAD PAISLEY
Paisley is no stranger to the CMA awards stage – not only has he won 10 trophies (he’s been nominated almost 60 times), but he’s also hosted the star-studded affair alongsideCarrie Underwoodsince 2008. But it was in 2000 that the guitar slinger took home his first trophy, for new artist of the year.
10of 23BRETT ELDREDGEKatie KaussThe young singer won over country music fans with his Sinatra-like voice, winning new artist of the year in 2014.
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BRETT ELDREDGE
The young singer won over country music fans with his Sinatra-like voice, winning new artist of the year in 2014.
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KACEY MUSGRAVES
12of 23LADY ANTEBELLUMKatie KaussIn 2008, the trio took home the new artist award and spent the next three years winning vocal group of the year. With almost 20 nominations to their name, they could be adding a fourth trophy to their collectionthis November.
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LADY ANTEBELLUM
In 2008, the trio took home the new artist award and spent the next three years winning vocal group of the year. With almost 20 nominations to their name, they could be adding a fourth trophy to their collectionthis November.
13of 23DARIUS RUCKERKatie KaussWhile not new to the music industry as a whole, Rucker was new-ish to the country music world in 2009 when he took home new artist of the year honors.
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DARIUS RUCKER
While not new to the music industry as a whole, Rucker was new-ish to the country music world in 2009 when he took home new artist of the year honors.
14of 23ALAN JACKSONKatie KaussWith 16 trophies and more than 80 (yes, 80!) nominations, Jackson collected his first award in 1992, music video of the year for “Midnight in Montgomery,” before winning three entertainer of the year awards over the next decade.
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ALAN JACKSON
With 16 trophies and more than 80 (yes, 80!) nominations, Jackson collected his first award in 1992, music video of the year for “Midnight in Montgomery,” before winning three entertainer of the year awards over the next decade.
15of 23MARTINA MCBRIDEKatie KaussMcBride dominated the female vocalist of the year category in the early 2000s (she’s won four times), but it was her music video for “Independence Day” that scored the singer her first CMA Award in 1994.
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MARTINA MCBRIDE
McBride dominated the female vocalist of the year category in the early 2000s (she’s won four times), but it was her music video for “Independence Day” that scored the singer her first CMA Award in 1994.
16of 23RASCAL FLATTSKatie KaussThe 2000s were a pretty good decade for this trio: They took home the horizon (new artist) award in 2002 and spent the next six years winning vocal group of the year from 2003 to 2008.
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RASCAL FLATTS
The 2000s were a pretty good decade for this trio: They took home the horizon (new artist) award in 2002 and spent the next six years winning vocal group of the year from 2003 to 2008.
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VINCE GILL
18of 23RANDY TRAVISKatie KaussTravis snagged the horizon (new artist) award in 1986 and added four more awards to his collection over the next few years – to this day, he has nearly 25 nominations to his name.
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RANDY TRAVIS
Travis snagged the horizon (new artist) award in 1986 and added four more awards to his collection over the next few years – to this day, he has nearly 25 nominations to his name.
19of 23JASON ALDEANKatie KaussThe singer scored his first win with the coveted album of the year trophy forMy Kinda Partyin 2011, and teamed up withKelly Clarksonthat same year to win his second award, musical event of the year, for their hit song “Don’t You Wanna Stay.”
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JASON ALDEAN
The singer scored his first win with the coveted album of the year trophy forMy Kinda Partyin 2011, and teamed up withKelly Clarksonthat same year to win his second award, musical event of the year, for their hit song “Don’t You Wanna Stay.”
20of 23CHARLEY PRIDEKatie KaussThe country music legend collected two of his three trophies in 1971 for male vocalist, and top honors entertainer of the year.
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CHARLEY PRIDE
The country music legend collected two of his three trophies in 1971 for male vocalist, and top honors entertainer of the year.
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RONNIE MILSAP
22of 23ALABAMAKatie KaussOver the course of 30 years, the legendary music group has amassed more than 40 nominations and nine wins – collecting their first trophy in 1981 for vocal group of the year.
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ALABAMA
Over the course of 30 years, the legendary music group has amassed more than 40 nominations and nine wins – collecting their first trophy in 1981 for vocal group of the year.
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SHANE MCANALLY
source: people.com
