The nominees for the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced on March 1/18. The awards will be taking place on April 15 live on CBS.

Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Chris Stapleton lead top categories.

Here are some of the nominees:

Entertainer of the Year:

Jasin Aldean-Garth Brooks-Luke Bryan-Chris Stapleton-Keith Urban

Female Artist of the Year:

Kelsea Ballerni-Reba McEntire-Miranda Lambert-Maren Morris-Carrie Undewrwood

Male Vocalist of the Year:

Jason Aldean-Chris Stapleton-Thomas Rhett-Keith Urban-Chris Young

Vocal Duo:

Brothers Osborne-Dan + Shay-Florida Georgia Line-LOCASH-Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

Vocal Group:

Lady Antebellum-LANCO-Litle Big Town-Midland-Old Dominion

Album:

Little Big Town (Breaker)-Jon Pardi (California Sunrise)-Chris Stapleton (From A Room Vol. 1)-Old Dominion (Happy Endings)-Thoma Rhett (Life Changes)

Single:

Little Big Town (Better Man)-Sam Hunt (Body Like A Back Road)-Chris Stapleton (Broken Halos)-Midland (Drinkin' Problem)-Blake Shelton (I'll Name The Dogs)

For all the nominees, refer to the above posted website address.