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Other artists nominated include James Johnston, Max Jackson, Lane Pittman, Wade Forster, Casey Barnes, and Tori Forsyth.
Troy Cassar-Daley is one of the top nominees for this year’s awards, having been recognised in three categories.
While it’s “early days” since signing with Warner, Johnston described the move as “incredibly exciting.”
As James Johnston prepares to play some of his biggest shows supporting US star Kip Moore, he reveals what Nashville taught him about making music.
“To be able to release this song together and share a part of our story is pretty special to me.”
Kernaghan recently said, "There’s a terrific story behind the song I’ve recorded with James, and it goes to the heart of who we are and what we do."
Casey Barnes, James Johnston, Melanie Dyer, Morgan Evans and Kaylee Bell reveal the behind-the-scenes aspects of their songwriting and their all-time karaoke songs exclusively for Countrytown.
James Johnston is a dual nominee, with two of his songs up for grabs: 'Got It Good' and 'Same Songs'.
The awards will be held on Wednesday, 17 April, at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall.
Johnston will perform alongside Kip Moore, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Morgan Wade and many more.