Here's the full list of nominees...in the categories we chose to highlight, I put an "A" next to Amber's picks to win, and a "J" next to mine, with some additional side-notes from me. 

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney-J (I think Kenny may recapture the title this year, after the very successful "BOTS" tour with Tim)
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift-A



Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelly Clarkson
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood-A & J

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan-J (this one is tough - really torn between Luke and Eric...I think Luke could bring a surprise upset)
Eric Church
Blake Shelton-A
Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
Thompson Square

New Artist of the Year
Lee Brice-A
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes-J (this category also has me torn, between Lee and Hunter. Both SUPER-talented but Hunter plays EVERY instrument on his debut cd...wow!)
Love and Theft
Thompson Square

Album of the Year
Luke Bryan, Tailgates and Tanlines-J (another toughie...Eric's is more critically acclaimed, but Luke's stayed in the Top 5 for like, a whole year!)
Eric Church, Chief
Miranda Lambert, Four the Record-A
Dierks Bentley, Home
Lady Antebellum, Own the Night

Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriters)
Eli Young Band, "Even if It Breaks Your Heart" - written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
Blake Shelton, "God Gave Me You" - written by Dave Barnes
Dierks Bentley, "Home" - written by Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers
Miranda Lambert, "Over You" - written by Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Eric Church, "Springsteen" - written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell

Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)
Jason Aldean, "Dirt Road Anthem"
Blake Shelton, "God Gave Me You"
Dierks Bentley, "Home"
Little Big Town, "Pontoon"-A & J (would LOVE to see Dierks win BUT LBT's song is the one I just couldn't stop singing over the summer!)
Eric Church, "Springsteen"

Musical Event of the Year
"Dixie Highway," Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band
"Feel Like a Rock Star," Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw****already won today! Congrats, boys!
"Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die," Willie Nelson featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson
"Safe and Sound," Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars
"Stuck on You," Lionel Richie and Darius Rucker

Music Video of the Year
Eric Church, "Springsteen"
Kenny Chesney, "Come Over"
Miranda Lambert, "Over You"
Little Big Town, "Pontoon"
Toby Keith, "Red Solo Cup"****already awarded today! CONGRATS, TK!!!