Vote Now: Biggest CMA Snub of 2016

The nominations for the 50th annual CMA Awards were announced on Aug. 31, but there were more than a few notable names left off the ballots, including Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Sturgill Simpson, Brandy Clark, Sam Hunt and more.

Here’s your chance to right the CMA wrong by voting for who you think is most deserving of a nomination in their respective category. Voting closes on Sept. 8.

Come back soon to participate in our next poll!

Blake by Brian Bowen Smith/NBC; Sam courtesy CMT; Jason by James Minchin/The Greenroom PR; Sturgill by Reto Sterchi/Sacks & Co.; Brandy courtesy ShoreFire Media

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