KICK Predicts the 2018 CMA Awards
The 52nd CMAs are tonight, we're here with a handy guide to the nominees, and who Brodie, Sam, Michael and DME Ben have picked to win. The 52nd CMA Awards air tonight on ABC at 7PM Central! Follow along to see how you do, and how we do.
*NOTE*: I made sure all our picks were finalized by yesterday. Music Video and Musical Event categories were announced early this morning. Winners are noted below
Entertainer of the Year
Nominees: Jason Aldean; Luke Bryan; Chris Stapleton; Kenny Chesney; Keith Urban
Brodie: Kenny Chesney
Sam: Keith Urban
Michael: Luke Bryan
Ben: Jason Aldean
Album of the Year
Nominees: Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour; Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Vol. 2; Keith Urban - Graffiti U; Thomas Rhett - Life Changes; Dierks Bentley - The Mountain
Brodie: Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Vol. 2
Sam: Thomas Rhett - Life Changes
Michael: Thomas Rhett - Life Changes
Ben: Keith Urban - Graffiti U
Female Vocalist of the Year
Nominees: Kelsea Ballerini; Miranda Lambert; Maren Morris; Kacey Musgraves; Carrie Underwood
Brodie: Kacey Musgraves
Sam: Miranda Lambert
Michael: Maren Morris
Ben: Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year
Nominees: Dierks Bentley; Luke Combs; Thomas Rhett; Chris Stapleton; Keith Urban
Brodie: Chris Stapleton
Sam: Keith Urban
Michael: Thomas Rhett
Ben: Chris Stapleton
Vocal Group of the Year
Nominees: Lady Antebellum; LANco; Little Big Town; Midland; Old Dominion
Brodie: Old Dominion
Sam: Lady Antebellum
Michael: Old Dominion
Ben: Old Dominion
Vocal Duo of the Year
Nominees: Brothers Osborne; Dan + Shay; Florida Georgia Line; Maddie & Tae; Sugarland
Brodie: Brothers Osborne
Sam: Florida Georgia Line
Michael: Florida Georgia Line
Ben: Brothers Osborne
New Artist of the Year
Nominees: Luke Combs; Chris Janson; Brett Young; Midland; Lauren Alaina
Brodie: Brett Young
Sam: Luke Combs
Michael: Chris Janson
Ben: Luke Combs
Song of the Year (songwriters)
Nominees: Chris Stapleton - "Broken Halos"; Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert - "Drowns the Whiskey"; Sam Hunt - "Body Like a Back Road"; Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"; Dan + Shay - "Tequila"
Brodie: Chris Stapleton - "Broken Halos"
Sam: Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"
Michael: Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"
Ben: Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"
Single of the Year (artist)
Nominees: Chris Stapleton - "Broken Halos"; Midland - "Drinkin' Problem"; Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert - "Drowns the Whiskey"; Bebe Rexha feat Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"; Dan + Shay - "Tequila"
Brodie: Bebe Rexha feat Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Sam: Bebe Rexha feat Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Michael: Midland - "Drinkin' Problem"
Ben: Bebe Rexha feat Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Musician of the Year
Nominees: Jerry Douglas; Paul Franklin; Dan Huff; Mac McAnally; Derek Wells
Brodie: Mac McAnally
Sam: Paul Franklin
Michael: Dan Huff
Ben: Mac McAnally
Music Video of the Year
Nominees: Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift - "Babe"; Carrie Underwood - "Cry Pretty"; Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"; Thomas Rhett - "Marry Me"; Dan + Shay - "Tequila"
WINNER: (announced early this morning) - Thomas Rhett - "Marry Me"
Brodie: Sugarland feat. Taylor Swift - "Babe"
Sam: Carrie Underwood - "Cry Pretty"
Michael: Chris Janson - "Drunk Girl"
Ben: Carrie Underwood - "Cry Pretty"
Musical Event of the Year
Nominees: Dierks Bentley feat. Brothers Osborne - "Burning Man"; Maren Morris feat. Vince Gill - "Dear Hate"; Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert - "Drowns the Whiskey"; David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"; Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
WINNER: (announced early this morning) - David Lee Murphy with Kenny Chesney - "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
Brodie: Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Sam: Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Michael: Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line - "Meant To Be"
Ben: Jason Aldean feat. Miranda Lambert - "Drowns the Whiskey"
So as it stands as of 10am, we're all sitting even at 0 for 2. It'll be interesting to see where the CMAs go. Tune in tonight at 7pm on ABC.