NASHVILLE, Tennessee (KLTV) - Two East Texas natives are in Nashville Wednesday night for the Country Music Association Awards.

Cody Johnson of Trinity County received several nods including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Wednesday night, he won the award for male vocalist of the year. He also had two nominations, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the year, for his song “I’m Gonna Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood.

Miranda Lambert has won 14 CMA awards and has been nominated over 50 times during her successful career. This year she is nominated for female vocalist of the year. Lambert was raised in Lindale.

The awards will air tonight at 7 p.m. on ABC. Tune in to watch these East Texans represent our region and their own musical talent.

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