The Country Music Awards are set to air on November 12 - and, as usual, American Idol champion Carrie Underwood will be in contention for two of the biggest.

Carrie's "Carnival Ride" has been nominated for album of the year. It will compete against:

• Kenny Chesney (Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates)
• Alan Jackson (Good Time)
• George Strait (Troubadour)
• Brooks & Dunn (Cowboy Town)

Underwood is also up for rntertainer of the year. Those daring to challenge her in this category include:

• Chesney
• Strait
• Brad Paisley
  Sugarland
• Keith Urban

We wish Carrie the best of luck!

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