Kenny Chesney tops ACM Awards nominations

(CBS/AP) Kenny Chesney leads this year's Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, as his steamy duet with Grace Potter, "You and Tequila," continues to radiate heat.

The song helped Chesney score nine nods Thursday, including the top honor, entertainer of the year.

Jason Aldean was next with six nominations. Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and last year's winner Taylor Swift round out the fan-voted category.

Lady Antebellum had five nominations, Paisley had four and several were deadlocked at three, including Swift.

Potter, best known as an indie rock performer with her band the Nocturnals, received three nominations for the collaboration with Chesney.

Dierks Bentley, Kelly Clarkson, Vince Gill, Miranda Lambert, Aaron Lewis, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Chris Young all received two nominations each.

The 47th annual ACM Awards will be aired live April 1 from Las Vegas on CBS. Reba McEntire and Shelton will host the show for the second consecutive year.

Chesney is a four-time entertainer of the year winner. He's also nominated in the male vocalist and album of the year categories.

For the complete list of nominees, go here.