Singer Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the band Sugarland...

Singer Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the band Sugarland arrive at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center. (Jan. 31, 2010) Credit: Getty

Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland each are up for four CMT Music Awards.

Six other country music acts received three nominations apiece.

CMT announced eight nominees in most categories Monday and fans can vote at the network’s Web site until May 3 to narrow each to four
finalists. Voting for a winner in all categories except video of
the year will start May 11.

The finalists for video of the year, which includes 10 nominees,
will be announced at the start of the June 9 awards show and fans
will vote by text message.

Aldean’s “The Truth” and Lady A’s “Need You Now” are up for
video of the year along with cuts from Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith,
Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood,
Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band.

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