5: Number of Country Music Award nominations garnered by Eric Church, making him the most nominated artist in the field. Husband-wife pair Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are close behind him, with four nominations a piece. Taylor Swift is up for entertainer of the year, alongside Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Shelton. Paisley and Carrie Underwood (who is nominated for top female vocalist) host the award show, which will air Nov. 1 on ABC.