Nominees for the 2015 CMA Awards were announced on Wednesday morning (Sept. 9), and there was a big surprise amongst the familiar faces that grab nominations each year. Chris Stapleton leads the pack with three nominations so far. Several others like Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney have two, including the night's biggest award, Entertainer of the Year.

Steven Tyler and Kelsea Ballerini announced five categories of nominees during a visit with Good Morning America on Sept. 8. Tyler also performed his debut country single, "Love Is Your Name" before moving to the television show's website to announce the remainder of the CMA Awards nominations.

The 2015 CMA Awards will take place Nov. 4 in Nashville. The 8PM ET broadcast will air live on ABC.

2015 CMA Awards Nominees:

Entertainer of the Year
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Miranda Lambert

Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack
Kelsea Ballerini

Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Blake Shelton
Chris Stapleton

Album of the Year
Jason Aldean, Old Boots, New Dirt
Kacey Musgraves, Pageant Material
Little Big Town, Pain Killer
Kenny Chesney, The Big Revival
Chris Stapleton, Traveller

New Artist of the Year
Sam Hunt
Maddie & Tae
Chris Stapleton
Kelsea Ballerini
Thomas Rhett

Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
TBA

Single of the Year
TBA

Vocal Group of the Year
TBA

Vocal Duo of the Year
TBA

Musical Event of the Year
TBA

Music Video of the Year
TBA

Musician of the Year
TBA

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