Swift and Clarkson up for CMA Awards
Five categories - Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year - were announced live on 'Good Morning America' today by Jason Aldean, with the singer finding himself in the running for two awards.
Taylor and Kelly will battle it out with Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Carrie Underwood in the Female Vocalist category, while the 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer is also in the running for Entertainer of the Year.
For that prize, she faces competition from Jason, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.Jason and Blake are also up for Male Vocalist of the Year alongside Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban.
Eli Young Band, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band are shortlisted for Vocal Group of the Year.
The final nominations announced in the first batch see Eric, Miranda, Lady Antebellum, Luke and Dierks Bentley do battle for Album of the Year.
Luke said of his nominations: "It's great to be recognised. It's just been an amazing year... to cap the year off with some CMA nominations is pretty amazing ... You just ride the ride and enjoy every little thing along the way."
The other nominations are due to be announced later today.
The CMA Awards take place on November 1.
Country Music Awards (CMA) first list of nominations:
Female Vocalist of the Year:Kelly ClarksonMiranda LambertMartina McBrideTaylor SwiftCarrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year:Jason AldeanLuke BryanEric ChurchBlake SheltonKeith Urban
Vocal Group of the Year:Eli Young BandLady AntebellumLittle Big TownThe Band PerryZac Brown Band
Entertainer of the Year:Jason AldeanKenny ChesneyBrad PaisleyBlake SheltonTaylor Swift
Album of the Year:'Chief'/Eric Church'Four the Record'/Miranda Lamb! ert'Home'/Dierks Bentley'Own the Night'/Lady Antebellum'Tailgates and Tanlines'/Luke Bryan