2007 CMA Awards

The 41st Annual Country Music Award nominations were announced today, with Brad Paisley and George Strait leading the pack with five nods each. Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss and Martina McBride each received four nominations while John Rich, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban got three a piece. Kellie Pickler may or may not be smarter than a fifth grader, but she got a CMA nomination today!

Chesney won Entertainer of the Year at May's Academy of Country Music Awards, so if that's any indication he'll probably do well here too. To see the full list of nominees just read more

Country music's finest came out for the Academy of Country Music Awards last night in Vegas. Kenny Chesney took his third consecutive entertainer of the year honor while, among the many American Idol alums, only Carrie took home an award -- album of the year for Some Hearts. For a list of all the winners just click here. Carrie didn't forget to thank the show that made her a star either. She said, "I would not be here if it were not for American Idol." It was also a big night for Carrie because she went officially public with her boyfriend, Cowboy's QB Tony Romo who cheered her on from the audience. Congrats to all the winners!

Loads more pics including Luke Wilson (what's he doing there?), Faith Hill, Kellie Pickler, Martina McBride, Kelly Clarkson and many more so just read more

Last night the stars of the country music world were honored by their fans at the CMT Awards in Nashville. AI contestants Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington were there and we are really NOT digging Kellie's new look. The always adorable Carrie Underwood glowed in orange and scored 3 awards for her song "Before He Cheats." Carrie has obviously come a long way since winning American Idol 2 years ago, saying "It was at the CMT awards last year that I gave my first acceptance speech ever. It's been such an amazing and blessed two years." Carrie was also one of the many performers of the night, along with Bon Jovi, Martina McBride & Rascal Flatts. To see a complete list of winners, just click here.

More pics including Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes and Toby Keith, so just read more