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The Band Perry have come a long way in 12 years and at this years CMA Awards on November 10th at the Bridgstone Arena they will get their chance to perform live in front of their peers at the same time they are also nominated for group of the year.  Not bad for a fairly unknown band as they share the honor with Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Zac Brown Band and Little Big Town.

The Band Perry released their self-titled debut album last month which made it to number 2 on the country charts with the hit “If I Die Young”. Kimberly Perry is the lead singer in the band and with her brothers Reid and Neil they have had the support and prodding of their parents to work their way to this stage of their careers.

The 44th annual Country Music Awards show will feature the best of country music with performances from the top artists in the country.  The CMA’s will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood with performances by Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, Kid Rock, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Reba, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton.

The Academy of Country Music Awards nominations were announced today and Lady Antebellum leads the pack with seven nominations. The hit single “Need You Now” is up for five of the nominations including single record and song and video of the year.

Carrie Underwood picked up six ACMA award nominations along with Miranda Lambert. Taylor Swift received five nominations and Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney each received four. The Academy of Country Music Awards show will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 18th.