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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brad Paisley leads all finalists for the Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations, trailed by former Trick Pony singer Heidi Newfield’s five nods.
Paisley was nominated Wednesday for entertainer of the year and male vocalist, an honor he won last year. He’s also a finalist for record, song and video of the year for “Waitin’ on a Woman,” and for vocal event of the year for “Start a Band” with Keith Urban.
Newfield released her solo debut, “What Am I Waiting For,” in August. She’s nominated in five categories, including song and video of the year for “Johnny and June,” an ode to the late Johnny and June Carter Cash.
The awards air on CBS on April 5. The Associated Press
