The Academy Of Country Music has announced its 2016 ACM Awards nominees. Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the nominees with 5 each. The ACM's will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3rd at 8:00 PM on CBS.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARJason Aldean
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Miranda Lambert
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Dierks Bentley
Eric Church
Brett Eldredge
Chris Stapleton
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Jana Kramer
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Joey + Rory
Maddie & Tae
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Eli Young Band
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band
NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brett Eldredge
Chris Janson
Thomas Rhett
Chase Rice
Chris Stapleton
NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Cam
Mickey Guyton
RaeLynn
NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
A Thousand Horses
Brothers Osborne
Maddie & Tae
Old Dominion
Parmalee
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Records
Montevallo – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville
Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville
Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.
Traveller – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Records
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Burning House – Cam
Producers: Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Camaron Ochs
Record Labels: Arista Nashville, RCA Records, Kravenworks
Buy Me A Boat – Chris Janson
Producers: Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois, Chris Janson
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville
Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.
Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Label: RCA Nashville
Take Your Time – Sam Hunt
Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally
Record Label: MCA Nashville
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
Biscuits – Kacey Musgraves
Director: Mark Klasfeld
Producer: Nicole Acacio
Burning House – Cam
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Producer: Trent Hardville
Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Directors: Karla Welch, Matthew Welch
Producer: Amanda Prunesti
Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
Directors: Reid Long, John Peets
Producer: Megan Smith
Riser – Dierks Bentley
Director: Wes Edwards
Producer: Jennifer Rothlein
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]*(Off Camera Award)
Hangover Tonight – Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Gary Allan, Greg Droman
Record Label: MCA Nashville
Home Alone Tonight – Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild
Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens
Record Label: Capitol Nashville
Raise ‘Em Up – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban
Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Nashville
Smokin’ And Drinkin’ – Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town
Producers: Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
Wild Child – Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter
Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville
RADIO AWARDS - The following radio awards will be presented during the annual Radio Winners Reception held the day prior to the ACM Awards telecast, on Saturday, April 2 in Las Vegas, NV.
NATIONAL ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (3-way tie within category lead to increased nominees)
Blair Garner, Chuck Wicks America's Morning Show
Cody Alan CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan
Lon Helton Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton
Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase The Crook and Chase Countdown
Sam Alex Taste of Country Nights
The Bobby Bones Show The Bobby Bones Show
Whitney Allen, Jackie Stevens & Mike McNamee The Big Time with Whitney Allen
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET
Ben Campbell and Matt McAllister KNIX-FM Phoenix, AZ
Cadillac Jack WQYK-FM St. Petersburg, FL
Chris Carr, Maverick and Kia KEEY-FM St. Louis Park, MN
Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, Geof Knight WKKT-FM Charlotte, NC
Tanner in the Morning WSOC-FM Charlotte, NC
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – LARGE MARKET
AJ & Ashley In The Morning WWKA-FM Orlando, FL
Dave O’Brien WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN
Jim Denny, Deborah Honeycutt & Kevin Freeman WFMS-FM Indianapolis, IN
Karen, Scott & Radar WMIL-FM Greenfield, WI
Randy Carroll and Jamie Martin KAJA-FM San Antonio, TX
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET
Andy Ritchie, Alison Mencer, Jimmy Holt WIVK-FM Knoxville, TN
Broadway, Cory, Jordan WWYZ-FM Hartford, CT
Buzz Jackson KIIM-FM Tucson, AZ
Scott Wynn, Sarah Kay, Sue Wilson WQMX-FM Akron, OH
The Dex and Mo Show WUSY-FM Chattanooga, TN
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET
Bill Barrett, Tim Fox & Tracy Berry KKNU-FM Eugene, OR
Brent Lane and Candy Ruddy WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL
Brian Gary, Todd Harding, and Susan Moore – KUAD-FM Windsor, CO
The Good Morning Guys
Scotty Cox & Cara Denis KCLR-FM Columbia, MO
Sherry St. John WXFL-FM Florence, AL
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET
KMLE-FM Phoenix, AZ
WKKT-FM Charlotte, NC
WKLB-FM Boston, MA
WQYK-FM St. Petersburg, FL
WYCD-FM Southfield, MI
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – LARGE MARKET
KAJA-FM San Antonio, TX
WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN
WMIL-FM Greenfield, WI
WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH
WQDR-FM Raleigh, NC
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET
KUZZ-FM Bakersfield, CA
WHKO-FM Dayton, OH
WIVK-FM Knoxville, TN
WQMX-FM Akron, OH
WUSY-FM Chattanooga, TN
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET
KKNU-FM Eugene, OR
KTTS-FM Springfield, MO
WGSQ-FM Cookeville, TN
WXFL-FM Florence, AL
WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL
IMPORTANT NOTE: Awards counts for artists reflect categories in which they have been recognized as individuals or as part of their duo or group. In some cases, an artist may receive more than one nomination which factors into their official count. For example, Chris Young received two nominations in the Album of the Year category—one each as artist and producer—because that category recognizes both.