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Official nominees for the 2007 CMA Awards were announced from ABC's Good Morning America show on August 30.

George Strait, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame last year, showed he's still on top of his game with a handful of nods this year including entertainer and male vocalist of the year.

Joining him on the list were usual suspects Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban, along with Josh Turner for male vocalist of the year.

Alison Krauss was nominated for female vocalist of the year along with Reba McEntire Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride.

The 41st annual CMA Awards aired live on Wednesday November 7, 2007 on ABC television from the Sommet Center in Nashville.

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2007 CMA Awards Nominees & * Winners

Entertainer of the Year
* Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
* Carrie Underwood
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire

Male Vocalist of the Year
* Brad Paisley
Kenny Chesney
George Strait
Josh Turner
Keith Urban

Horizon Award
* Taylor Swift
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Little Big Town
Kellie Pickler

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

Vocal Duo of the Year
* Sugarland
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
The Wreckers

Single of the Year
* “Before He Cheats”, Carrie Underwood
“Anyway”, Martina McBride
“Lost In This Moment”, Big & Rich
“Ticks”, Brad Paisley
“Wrapped”, George Strait

Album of the Year
* It Just Comes Natural, George Strait
5th Gear, Brad Paisley
Long Trip Alone, Dierks Bentley
Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing, Keith Urban
These Days, Vince Gill

Song of the Year
* “Give It Away”
“Anyway”
“Before He Cheats”
“Lost In This Moment”
“Stupid Boy”

Musical Event of the Year
* Tracy Lawrence featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
Reba McEntire with Kelly Clarkson,“Because of You”
Jimmy Buffett with George Strait and Alan Jackson, “Hey Good Lookin’” (Live)
Alison Krauss and John Waite, “Missing You”
Vince Gill with Guest Vocalist Alison Krauss,“The Reason Why”

Music Video of the Year
* “Online” Brad Paisley
“Anyway”, Martina McBride
“Before He Cheats”, Carrie Underwood
“Moments”, Emerson Drive
“You Save Me” Kenny Chesney

Musician of the Year
* Jerry Douglas – Dobro
Eddie Bayers, Jr. – Drums
Dann Huff – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
Randy Scruggs – Guitar

also see -> Grammy Awards | Country Music Television Awards

Academy of Country Music Awards | Billboard Music Awards