Kenny Chesney picks up nine Academy of Country Music Awards nominations . Lady Gaga leads in group nominations with five , the Eli Young Band has three . Paisley got his fifth straight entertainer of the year nomination and eighth for male vocalist of the year , which he has won five times since 2006 . Taylor Swift is the most - nominated female solo artist with five . Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire will host the awards show on CBS April 1 .
Kenny Chesney picks up nine Academy of Country Music Awards nominations . Lady Gaga leads in group nominations with five , the Eli Young Band has three . Taylor Swift is the most - nominated female solo artist with five . Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire will host the awards show on CBS April 1 .