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POLL: Who Should Win Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2018 CMA Awards?
The 2018 CMA Awards will take place on Nov. 14, but before the all-star party at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for the 52nd annual event, The Boot wants to know who our readers think will go home with the awards in each of the show's 12 categories. We've rounded up the details on all of the nominees, from Musician of the Year to Entertainer of the Year, and we want your input.
The lineup of nominees for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2018 CMA Awards is a stellar mix of fresh faces and seasoned veterans. Kelsea Ballerini is a back in the running this year, alongside 2017 winner Miranda Lambert, who's had a busy and successful year.
Maren Morris struck it "Rich" with her latest single, among other recent hits. She's joined on the nominees list by Kacey Musgraves, who happens to be the only female artist nominated in the Album of the Year category. Carrie Underwood was the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2016, and she's nominated again this year.
Who do you think should win Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2018 CMA Awards? Vote in the poll below through the end of the day on Nov. 11. The Boot will use the answers in our readers vs. staff predictions a few days prior to the ceremony.
The 2018 CMA Awards will air live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 14. The show is scheduled to begin at 8PM ET on ABC, with Brad Paisley and Underwood returning as co-hosts for an 11th year.
The Boot will be staying up late covering the most buzzed-about winners, fashion and moments at the 2018 CMA Awards. Readers can watch along with us by checking back to TheBoot.com for the latest CMAs headlines, liking The Boot on Facebook and following The Boot on Twitter.
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