Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and budding newcomer Maren Morris are the leaders at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards. Stapleton's nominations also include musical event of the year, which he shares with wife Morgane for You Are My Sunshine. Morris had a breakout year, getting nominations for female vocalist, new artist and album of the year for Hero. Church's nominations include album, male vocalist, music video, single and song of the year. Church's nominations include album, male vocalist, music video, single and song of the year.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2016 17:37 UTC