Nicole Beals

Nicole’s Nashville News- September 9

CMA award nominees were announced today. Eric Church and Christ Stapleton lead all nominees with 5 nominations each. Gabby Barrett is right behind them with 4 nominations, making her the most nominated female. This year’s Entertainer of the year nominees are Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Luke Combs. The CMA Awards will air on ABC, November 10.

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Keith Urban, Little Big Town and Reba have been added to the lineup for the Loretta Lynn’s Friends: Hometown Rising benefit concert taking place Monday night in Nashville. Money raised will benefit Middle Tennessee flood victims.

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