The 2016 CMA Nominations were announced this morning (Aug. 31), and more than a few notable names were left off the ballots, including Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brandy Clark and Kenny Chesney.
Here are the 12 biggest snubs that caught my attention.
Entertainer of the Year
- Garth Brooks
- Luke Bryan
- Chris Stapleton
- Carrie Underwood
- Keith Urban
Biggest Snub: Jason Aldean
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Maren Morris
- Kacey Musgraves
- Carrie Underwood
Biggest Snubs: Jennifer Nettles, Brandy Clark
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Dierks Bentley
- Eric Church
- Tim McGraw
- Chris Stapleton
- Keith Urban
Biggest Snubs: Chris Young, Blake Shelton
Album of the Year
- Black – Dierks Bentley
- Hero – Maren Morris
- Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
- Ripcord – Keith Urban
- Storyteller – Carrie Underwood
Biggest Snubs: A Sailor’s Guide to Earth – Sturgill Simpson; Big Day in a Small Town – Brandy Clark
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- Zac Brown Band
Biggest Snub: None
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Joey + Rory
- Maddie & Tae
Biggest Snub: LoCash
New Artist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Brothers Osborne
- Maren Morris
- Old Dominion
- Cole Swindell
Biggest Snub: Sam Hunt
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
- “Burning House” – Cam, Tyler Johnson, Jeff Bhasker
- “Die a Happy Man” – Sean Douglas, Thomas Rhett, Joe Spargur
- “Humble and Kind” – Lori McKenna
- “Record Year” – Eric Church, Jeff Hyde
- “My Church” – busbee, Maren Morris
Biggest Snub: “You Should Be Here” – Cole Swindell, Ashley Gorley
Single of the Year
- “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
- “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw
- “My Church” – Maren Morris
- “Nobody to Blame” – Chris Stapleton
- “Record Year” – Eric Church
Biggest Snub: “Burning House” – Cam
Musical Event of the Year
- “Different for Girls” – Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King
- “Home Alone Tonight” – Luke Bryan feat. Karen Fairchild
- “The Fighter” – Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood)
- “Think of You” – Chris Young with Cassadee Pope
- “You Are My Sunshine” – Morgane Stapleton with Chris Stapleton
Biggest Snub: None
Video of the Year
- “Burning House” – Cam, directed by Trey Fanjoy
- “Fire Away” – Chris Stapleton, directed by Tim Mattia
- “Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw, directed by Wes Edwards
- “Record Year” – Eric Church, directed by Jon Peets and Reid Long
- “Somewhere on a Beach” – Dierks Bentley, directed by Wes Edwards
Biggest Snub: “Brace for Impact (Live a Little)” – Sturgill Simpson
