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Paisley leads country music academy nominations

Posted on: Wednesday, 8 March 2006, 12:54 CST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Brad Paisley led this year's Academy of Country Music Awards nominations announced on Wednesday, scoring in six categories, including top male vocalist and album of the year for "Time Well Wasted."

Paisley also was recognized for single of the year for "Alcohol," song of the year, video of the year and vocal event -- a duet with Dolly Parton.

On Paisley's heels were veteran performers Brooks & Dunn and newcomer Sugarland with five nominations each.

Brooks & Dunn got the nod for entertainer of the year along with Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban in addition to nominations for top vocal duo, and best single, song and video of the year.

Sugarland was nominated for top vocal group, top new vocal group, and best single, album and song of the year.

In addition to Paisley, nominees for top male vocalist were Dierks Bentley, George Strait, Chesney, and Urban.

Top female vocalist nods went to Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson and Lee Ann Womack.

Winners of the 41st annual awards will be announced May 3 when the academy stages its show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Reuters/VNU

Source: REUTERS

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