Singer/Songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally garnered two Country Music Association Awards nominations on Wednesday morning: Musician of the Year and Musical Event of the Year.

Musical Event of the Year Nominees:

• Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire – “Cowgirls Don’t Cry”
• Kenny Chesney (with Mac McAnally) – “Down The Road”
• Lee Ann Womack (duet with George Strait) – “Everything But Quits”
• Carrie Underwood featuring Randy Travis – “I Told You So”
• The Raconteurs featuring Ricky Skaggs and Ashley Monroe – “Old Enough”

Musician of the Year Nominees:

• Eddie Bayers– Drums
• Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
• Dann Huff – Guitar
• Brent Mason – Guitar
• Mac McAnally – Guitar

McAnally won the award for Musician of the Year last year. It was his first CMA win.

The 2009 CMA Awards will air Wendesday, November 11th at 8/7c on ABC.