By now, most country music fans know that it’s almost time for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Again this year the awards show will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in las Vegas, Nevada. The 55th annual ACM Awards will be aired live on Sunday, April 5, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). CBS television network will broadcast the show, with reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban taking over the hosting duties this year. Keep up with the happenings at the Academy of Country Music all year long, by visiting their website.
Here is a list of the nominees. Have you decided who the winners should be. Watch on April 5, to find out if you are right.
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Carrie Underwood
Male Artist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Highwomen
New Female Artist of the Year
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Lindsay Ell
Caylee Hammack
Tenille Townes
New Male Artist of the Year
Jordan Davis
Russell Dickerson
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Morgan Wallen
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s):
Center Point Road – Thomas Rhetr;
GIRL – Maren Morris,
Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
God’s Country – Blake Shelton
One Man Band – Old Dominion
Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves
Rumor – Lee Brice
What If I Never Get Over You – Lady Antebellum
SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
Girl Goin’ Nowhere – Ashley McBryde
God’s Country – Blake Shelton
One Man Band – Old Dominion
Some Of It – Eric Church
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Director: Patrick Tracy, Producer: Christen Pinkston
God’s Country – Blake Shelton, Director: Sophie Muller, Producers: Jamie Amos, Patrick Kennedy
One Man Band – Old Dominion, Director: Mason Allen, Producer: Mason Allen
Remember You Young – Thomas Rhett, Director: TK McKamy, Producer: Dan Atchison
Sugar Coat – Little Big Town, Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos, Producers: Wes Edwards, Carlo Glorioso, Angie Lorenz
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR*(Off Camera Award)
Ashley Gorley
Michael Hardy
Hillary Lindsey
Shane Mcanally
Josh Osborne
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber
Dive Bar – Garth Brooks Featuring Blake Shelton
Fooled Around And Fell In Love – Miranda Lambert Featuring Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack & Elle King
Old Town Road – Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
What Happens In A Small Town – Brantley Gilbert Featuring Lindsay Ell
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