Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Brad Paisley [ tickets ] and Heidi Newfield [ tickets ] pulled in the largest haul of nominations as the Academy of Country Music revealed contenders for its April awards ceremony.... continued more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brad Paisley, who won two Grammys this week, got a leading six nominations on Wednesday for Country Music Awards including a nod for the coveted entertainer of the year trophy. more info

ACountry — 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum in Nashville by Julianne Hough, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes and Jessica Simpson.  Brad Paisley leads with six n... more info

Idolator — The Academy Of Country Music Awards are essentially the American Music Awards to the Country Music Association Awards' Grammys: Both came along a little later, and both seem to lack the prestige of their mainstream competitor. Still, even putting a... more info

People.com — Carrie Underwood will compete against the guys for entertainer of the year more info

Brad Paisley leads all finalists for the Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations, but the biggest surprise might be former Trick Pony singer Heidi Newfield's five nods. more info

Ladies and gentleman, your 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards nominees. (Visit the link for full list.) Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney | Brad Paisley | George Strait | Carrie Underwood | Keith Urban Top Male Vocalist Kenny Chesney... more info

ContactMusic — Singer BRAD PAISLEY will lead the way at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards after garnering a whopping six nominations. Paisley, who took home two trophies at ... more info

Popeater — Brad Paisley is the leader of the pack in ACM nominations with six nods this year, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single, Song, Vocal Event and Video of the Year. Nominations were announced Wednesday at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame a... more info

AOL Music — Brad Paisley is the leader of the pack in ACM nominations with six nods this year, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single, Song, Vocal Event and Video of the Year. Nominations were announced Wednesday at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame a... more info