Eric Church, Chris Stapleton Lead ACM Awards Nominations

In nominations announced Monday, Church earned a first-time nod for entertainer of the year, along with Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan — co-hosting the show with Dierks Bentley — and Miranda Lambert.

Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the nominees for the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards with five nominations each, including male vocalist and album of the year.

In nominations announced Monday, Church earned a first-time nod for entertainer of the year, along with Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan — co-hosting the show with Dierks Bentley — and Miranda Lambert. Church also earned nominations for video of the year for "Mr. Misunderstood," and vocal event of the year for "Raise 'Em Up" with Keith Urban.

Stapleton earned two nominations for album of the year category for his "Traveller," as both artist and co-producer. Chris Young, Thomas Rhett and Sam Hunt are also nominated for album of the year. Stapleton, 2015's breakout country artist with four Grammy nominations, also earned nominations for new male vocalist of the year and vocal event of the year for "Hangover Tonight" with Gary Allan.

Bentley, Aldean and Brett Eldredge also are vying for male vocalist. Lambert, who earned three nominations overall, earned her 10th consecutive nod for female vocalist of the year; she'll compete against Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini and Jana Kramer.

First-time ACM nominee Cam received four nominations, including new female vocalist and video of the year for "Burning House." The single also earned Cam a dual nomination for artist and producer in the single record of the year category.

Singer Chris Young also received four nominations, for his work as artist and co-producer on his latest album, "I'm Comin' Over," and for single record of the year for the album's title song.

Little Big Town earned a 10th nomination for vocal group of the year, as well as nominations for single record of the year and video of the year for "Girl Crush." As a group, they also earned a nomination for vocal event of the year for "Smokin' And Drinkin'" with Miranda Lambert, while singer Karen Fairchild received an individual nomination in the same category for "Home Alone Tonight" with Luke Bryan. Eli Young Band, Old Dominion and Rascal Flatts all earned nominations for vocal group of the year.

New singer Chris Janson earned three nominations for his work as artist and co-producer on "Buy Me a Boat," up for single record of the year, and for new male vocalist. Rhett earned his first album of the year nomination for "Tangled Up," as well as nods for his No. 1 hit, "Die a Happy Man," for single record of the year and new male vocalist of the year.

In the vocal duo category, wife and husband duo Joey + Rory earned a nomination as Joey Feek is struggling with terminal cancer. Also nominated in that category were Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay and Maddie & Tae.

Bentley announced the nominees for six categories on "CBS This Morning." Additional categories were announced on ETonline.com. Song of the year, songwriter of the year and other industry categories will be announced at a later date.

The awards air live from Las Vegas on April 3 at 8:00 PM EDT on CBS.

Full list of the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards:

Entertainer of the Year: Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist of the Year: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Chris Stapleton

Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsea Ballerini, Jana Kramer, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood

Vocal Duo of the Year: Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Joey + Rory, Maddie & Tae

Vocal Group of the Year: Eli Young Band, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band

New Male Vocalist of the Year: Brett Eldredge, Chris Janson, Thomas Rhett, Chase Rice, Chris Stapleton

New Female Vocalist of the Year: Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Mickey Guyton, RaeLynn

New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year: A Thousand Horses, Brothers Osborne, Maddie & Tae, Old Dominion, Parmalee

Album of the Year: "I'm Coming Over," Chris Young; "Montevallo," Sam Hunt; "Mr. Misunderstood," Eric Church; "Tangled Up," Thomas Rhett; "Traveller," Chris Stapleton.

Single Record of the Year: "Burning House," Cam; "Buy Me a Boat," Chris Janson; "Die A Happy Man," Thomas Rhett; "Girl Crush," Little Big Town; "I'm Comin' Over," Chris Young; "Take Your Time," Sam Hunt.

Video of the Year: "Biscuits," Kacey Musgraves; "Burning House," Cam; "Girl Crush," Little Big Town; "Mr. Misunderstood," Eric Church; "Riser," Dierks Bentley.

Vocal Event of the Year: "Hangover Tonight," Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton; "Home Alone Tonight," Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild; "Raise 'Em Up," Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church; "Smokin' And Drinkin'," Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town; "Wild Child," Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter.

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