Lambert leads CMA noms

When Forbes magazine revealed the biggest earners in country music in July, the publication called Miranda Lambert a "near miss" from its list. With the number of CMA Awards nominations Lambert just picked up, we expect to see her name among these well-paid crooners any day now:

Toby Keith topped the Forbes list of highest-earning country stars of 2013. The singer, whose 2013 album was "Drinks After Work," made $65 million last year -- much of it from business interests such as a chain of restaurants.

Taylor Swift remained one of the world's biggest stars in any genre in 2013. Forbes estimates her take last year at $64 million, thanks in part to a lucrative tour and a number of endorsements.

Kenny Chesney made $44 million last year, thanks to a No. 1 album -- "Life on a Rock" -- and a tour. His new album, "The Big Revival," is due out in September.

It hasn't taken long for Jason Aldean to croon his way into country's top earners. Last year, he made $37 million, according to Forbes.

Luke Bryan's multimillion-selling album, "Crash My Party," helped him earn a pile of money in 2013: $34 million, by Forbes' reckoning.

The Zac Brown Band is known for relentless touring, which has helped the group build up a solid core of fans. Last year, they made $29 million.

Keith Urban isn't just making his money from recording and touring. He's also served as a judge on "American Idol." His 2013 tally: $28 million.

Rascal Flatts remains one of the biggest draws in country music. In 2013, the band made $27 million.

At 62, George Strait has been impressing listeners for more than 30 years, but the announcement that he was giving up touring led to record ticket sales. The 2013 CMA Entertainer of the Year made $26 million last year.

Florida Georgia Line had 2013's biggest country single, "Cruise." The duo made $24 million.

• Miranda Lambert leads this year's CMA Awards nominees


• She matched her personal record of 9 nods


• Lambert will compete against her husband, Blake Shelton, for entertainer of the year


• The CMA Awards will air on November 5

(CNN) -- The 2014 CMA Awards could turn into a very big night for Miranda Lambert.

The "Somethin' Bad" songstress leads this year's group of nominees with nine nominations, matching the number of nods she got in 2010. Before Lambert's 2010 windfall, no female artist in the history of the CMA Awards had received that many nominations in one year. (Alan Jackson holds the record for most CMA Awards nominations overall, thanks to the 10 he earned in 2002.)

Coming in behind Lambert is Dierks Bentley, who earned five nominations, and Eric Church and Keith Urban, who have four nominations each.

Urban and Lambert are both nominated for 2014's entertainer of the year award, along with Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton (Lambert's husband), and George Strait, who won the honor at last year's ceremony.

2013 CMA Awards big night for Shelton, Lambert and Swift

And that's not all: Lambert's June release, "Platinum," is nominated for album of the year, and her track "Automatic" is nominated for best single and best song of the year. For album of the year, she'll compete with Luke Bryan's "Crash My Party," Keith Urban's "Fuse," Eric Church's "The Outsiders" and Dierks Bentley's "Riser."

In the female vocalist category, Lambert's up against Martina McBride, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood. Underwood is also hosting this year's show, alongside Brad Paisley.

The 2014 CMA Awards, which will be the 48th edition of country music's biggest night, will air live from Nashville on ABC on November 5.

Entertainer of the year

Luke BryanMiranda LambertBlake SheltonGeorge StraitKeith Urban

Single of the year

"Automatic," Miranda Lambert"Drunk on a Plane," Dierks Bentley"Give Me Back My Hometown," Eric Church"Meanwhile Back at Mama's," Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill"Mine Would Be You," Blake Shelton

Album of the year

"Crash My Party," Luke Bryan"Fuse," Keith Urban"Platinum," Miranda Lambert"Riser," Dierks Bentley"The Outsiders," Eric Church

Song of the year

"Automatic," written by Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby and Miranda Lambert"Follow Your Arrow," written by Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally"Give Me Back My Hometown," written by Eric Church and Luke Laird"I Don't Dance," written by Lee Brice, Rob Hatch, and Dallas Davidson"I Hold On," written by Brett James and Dierks Bentley

Female vocalist of the year

Miranda LambertMartina McBrideKacey MusgravesTaylor SwiftCarrie Underwood

Male vocalist of the year

Dierks BentleyLuke BryanEric ChurchBlake SheltonKeith Urban

Vocal group of the year

Eli Young BandLady AntebellumLittle Big TownThe Band PerryZac Brown Band

Vocal duo of the year

Dan + ShayFlorida Georgia LineLove and TheftThe Swon BrothersThompson Square

Music video of the year

"Automatic," Miranda Lambert"Bartender," Lady Antebellum"Drunk on a Plane," Dierks Bentley"Follow Your Arrow," Kacey Musgraves"Somethin' Bad," Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood

New artist of the year

Brandy ClarkBrett EldredgeKip MooreThomas RhettCole Swindell

To see the full list of nominees, visit CMAWorld.com.