Nominees in select categories for The 41st Annual CMA Awards were announced today live on Good Morning America in their New York studio by singer Sara Evans and Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the group, Sugarland. The 12 awards will be presented during The 41st Annual CMA Awards telecast on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), airing on the ABC Television Network. Country Music's biggest night will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville.

Nominations for the CMA Awards are in 12 categories -- Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, Musician of the Year, Music Video of the Year and the Horizon Award -- which is given to the artist with the most significant creative and career growth.

"Since our inaugural broadcast of the awards last year with the historic 40th anniversary, we've enjoyed a special and growing relationship with the Country Music Association as true partners to bring the very best of the Country's music to ABC," Vicki Dummer, senior vice president, Alternative Series, Specials and Late-Night, ABC Entertainment. "We're proud and honored to be the network that is home to the CMA Awards and we congratulate all of the outstanding nominees for their achievements."

"Country Music is thriving on the talent and creativity of an outstanding group of artists, and they are well represented with our nominees," said CMA Chief Operating Officer Tammy Genovese. "These talented performers, musicians, songwriters, producers and directors demonstrate the artistic depth and creativity of our format. It is an exciting time for Country Music, and the 2007 CMA Awards will definitely reflect that in November."

The list of nominees, many of whom will attend the ceremonies either as presenters or as performers, follows:

Entertainer of the Year: Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, George Strait and Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year: Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year: Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Josh Turner and Keith Urban

Horizon Award: Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift

Vocal Group of the Year: Alison Krauss + Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas; Dixie Chicks, Emerson Drive, Little Big Town and Rascal Flatts