GEORGE STRAIT LANDS THE MOST
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS WITH EIGHT TOTAL
TELECAST TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS
TUESDAY, MAY 15TH AT 8:00 PM LIVE ET/ DELAYED PT
ON CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
NASHVILLE, TN (March 5, 2007) – Nominations have been announced for the 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. This morning George Strait led with eight nominations, including Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist. In addition Strait was nominated as artist and producer for both Album of the Year for It Just Comes Natural and Single Record of the Year for “Give It Away” along with nods for Song of the Year for “Give It Away” and Video of the Year for “Seashores of Old Mexico.” Strait has previously won 15 Academy of Country Music Award honors.
"We're overwhelmed' said Strait's manager Erv Woolsey. "To get 8 nominations after 25 years at the top of your game is truly amazing. I know that George sincerely appreciates the nominations and would like to thank the members of the Academy for their support."
The nominees were announced at a press conference held today at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville. Participating in the press conference was multi-platinum recording artists Kenny Chesney and Sugarland along with Hannah Storm of CBS’ The Early Show.
Winners will receive their awards during a star-studded event to be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Brooks & Dunn
- Kenny Chesney
- Tim McGraw
- Rascal Flatts
- George Strait
TOP MALE VOCALIST
- Kenny Chesney
- Toby Keith
- Brad Paisley
- George Strait
- Keith Urban
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
- Hillbilly Deluxe - Brooks & Dunn (Arista Nashville)
Produced by Tony Brown, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks
#3 Produced by Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks
# 6 Original demo produced by Kix Brooks, Tom Shapiro
- It Just Comes Natural - George Strait (MCA Nashville)
Produced by Tony Brown, George Strait
- Me and My Gang - Rascal Flatts (Lyric Street Records)
Produced by Dann Huff, Rascal Flatts
- Some Hearts - Carrie Underwood (19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records)
#1, 2, 4, 7, 10 & 13 Produced by Mark Bright
#3, 6, 8, 9, 11 & 12 Produced by Dann Huff
- These Days - Vince Gill (MCA Nashville)
Produced by Vince Gill, John Hobbs, Justin Niebank
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
- Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood, Produced by Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records
- Give It Away
George Strait, Produced by Tony Brown, George Strait
MCA Nashville
- I Loved Her First
Heartland, Produced by Walt Aldridge
Lofton Creek Records
- What Hurts the Most
Rascal Flatts, Produced by Dann Huff, Rascal Flatts
Lyric Street Records
- Would You Go With Me
Josh Turner, Produced by Frank Rogers
MCA Nashville
SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
- Amarillo Sky
Jason Aldean
Writers: John Rich, Big Kenny, Rodney Clawson, Bart Pursley
Publishers: © 2005 Rich Texan Music (ASCAP), Bound For Sound Music (ASCAP) All rights admin. By WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Big Love Music (BMI) Admin. By Carol Vincent and Associates. Grinnin’ Girl Music (BMI) Bar Two Beat One Music (ASCAP) Used by permission. All rights reserved.
- Before He Cheats
Carrie Underwood
Writers: Chris Tompkins, Josh Kear
Publishers: That Little House Music (ASCAP)/ Mighty Underdog Music/Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing (ASCAP)
- Give It Away
George Strait
Writers: Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon, Jamey Johnson
Publishers: © 2006 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Mr. Bubba Music, Inc., admin. by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (BMI); Run Slow Music, admin. By ICG (ASCAP); EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI)
- If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)
Rodney Atkins
Writers: Sam and Annie Tate, Dave Berg
Publishers: Gravonitron Music, Whaddayadef Music, Cal IV Songs, BerdBrain Music
- Would You Go With Me
Josh Turner
Writers: Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill
Publishers: © 2005 Sony/ATV Songs LLC/All Mighty Dog Music/Travelin' Arkansawyer Music, admin. By Sony/ATV Music Publishing; Sony/ATV Songs LLC/All Mighty Dog Music/City Wolf Music, admin. By Sony/ATV Music Publishing (BMI)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
The 42nd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ceremony honoring country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
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