Get ready, country music fans!
Reba McEntire is returning to host this year’s ACM Awards on April 7 in Las Vegas, and on Wednesday, the complete list of nominees was announced.
Chris Stapleton and country duo Dan + Shay both had a very good showing, notching 6 nominations each, while Kacey Musgraves, hot on the heels of her GRAMMYs Best Album win, logged five nods of her own. Following close behind are Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osbourne, Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha, all with four nominations.
ETonline exclusively revealed the nominees’ seven categories, including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and the New Artists of the Year. See below for the complete list of nominees.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
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Kacey Musgraves out and about
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 08: Country singer Kacey Musgraves meets her Spotify Premium fans at London’s historic Spencer House on March 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images for Spotify)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0821 — Pictured: Singer Kacey Musgraves performs ‘Space Cowboy’ on February 26, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Kacey Musgraves attends the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Musician Kacey Musgraves attends Sir Lucian Grainge�s 2018 Artist Showcase presented by Citi with support from Remy Martin on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Musician Kacey Musgraves attends Sir Lucian Grainge�s 2018 Artist Showcase presented by Citi with support from Remy Martin on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Universal Music Group)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0741 — Pictured: Musical Guest Kacey Musgraves performs ‘Drinkin’ Problem/Merry Go Round/Don’t Bring Me Down’ on September 20, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 22: Peggy Lynn, Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves, Patsy Lynn Russell, and Margo Price attend the new exhibition Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on August 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)
AUSTIN, TX – JULY 04: Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs onstage during the 44th Annual Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic at Austin360 Amphitheater on July 4, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: Recording artist Kacey Musgraves arrives at the 52nd Academy Of Country Music Awards on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage for Fashion Media )
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: Recording artist Kacey Musgraves attends the 52nd Academy Of Country Music Awards at Toshiba Plaza on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/ACMA2017/Getty Images for ACM)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0582 — Pictured: Musical guest Kacey Musgraves performs on December 01, 2016 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 30: Musician Kacey Musgraves visits at SiriusXM Studio on November 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 16: Kacey Musgraves perform songs from her Christmas album ‘A Very Kacey Christmas’ At The SiriusXM Studios In Nashville; Performance To Air On The Highway Channel on November 16, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 08: Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs on stage during the CMA 2016 Country Christmas on November 8, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Nettles, Karen Fairchild, and Carrie Underwood perform onstage during the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 02: Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves attends the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
THE 50th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS – The 50th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, broadcasts live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, November 2 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (Image Group LA/ABC via Getty Images)
KACEY MUSGRAVES
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 02: Singer Kacey Musgraves performs during the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 2, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 02: Recording artist Kacey Musgraves is seen in the Samsung Creator’s Hub during day 3 at Austin City Limits Music Festival 2016 at Zilker Park on October 2, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Sarah Kerver/Getty Images for Samsung)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Singer Kacey Musgraves attends All For The Hall Los Angeles A benefit concert presented by The Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum at The Novo by Microsoft on September 27, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
FRANKLIN, TN – SEPTEMBER 25: Kacey Musgraves performs on September 25, 2016 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 17: Singer/Songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs during 2016 Windy City LakeShake Country Music Festival – Day 1 at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 17, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
DUO OF THE YEAR
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Danielle Bradbery
Lindsay Ell
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Jordan Davis
Michael Ray
Mitchell Tenpenny
NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
High Valley
LANCO
Runaway June
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dan + Shay – Dan + Shay
Producers: Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers / Matt Dragstrem
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville
Desperate Man – Eric Church
Producers: Jay Joyce / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: EMI Records Nashville
From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb / Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Nashville
Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk / Daniel Tashian / Kacey Musgraves
Record Label: MCA Nashville
The Mountain – Dierks Bentley
Producers: Ross Copperman / Jon Randal Stewart / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Down to the Honky Tonk” – Jake Owen
Producer:Joey Moi
Record Label: Big Loud Records
“Heaven” – Kane Brown
Producer: Dann Huff / Polow Da Don
Record Label: RCA Nashville
“Meant To Be” – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Wilshire for Rock The Soul Ent
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
“Most People Are Good” – Luke Bryan
Producers: Jeff Stevens / Jody Stevens
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay
Producers:Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers
Record Label: Warner Music Nashville
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ACM Awards 2018: Red carpet arrivals
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LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Miranda Lambert attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Miranda Lambert attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Host Reba McEntire attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Kelsea Ballerini attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Nicole Kidman attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Maren Morris attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Host Reba McEntire poses in the press room during the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Lindsey Vonn attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Eve attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Lauren Alaina attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Cam attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Rebecca Romijn attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Jennifer Nettles attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Singer Tegan Marie attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Julia Michaels attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Lindsay Ell attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Bebe Rexha attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Bebe Rexha attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Cassadee Pope attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Jake Owen attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Singer RaeLynn attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Thomas Rhett (L) and Lauren Akins attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Carly Pearce attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Jason Aldean (L) and Brittany Kerr attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Professional wrestler Lana attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: (L-R) Hannah Mulholland, Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne of Runaway Jane attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Brett Young (L) and Taylor Mills attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Kaylin Roberson attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: (L-R) Chase Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, and Todd Chrisley attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Ashley McBryde attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Cody Alan (L) and Michael Trea Smith attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Scotty McCreery attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: AJ McLean attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Nicolle Galyon attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: (L-R) Barry Knox, Josh McSwain, Matt Thomas and Scott Thomas of Parmalee attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Curtis Rempel (L) and Brad Rempel of High Valley attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Madison Marlow (L) and Taylor Dye of Maddie and Tae attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Russell Dickerson attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Cole Swindell attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Levi Hummon attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Craig Wayne Boyd attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Chris Lane attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Justin Moore attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Zach Swon (L) and Colton Swon of the Swon Brothers attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Hillary Lindsey attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 15: Dustin Lynch attends the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
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SONG OF THE YEAR
“Break Up In The End” – Cole Swindell
Writers: Jessie Jo Dillon / Chase McGill / Jon Nite
Publishers: EMI April Music Inc. / Nite Writer Music (ASCAP) / Songs of
Universal, Inc. / Plum Nelly (BMI) / Big Music Machine (BMI)/ Big Ass Pile Of
Dimes Music (BMI)
“Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton
Writers: Mike Henderson, Chris Stapleton
Publishers: WB Music Corp./House of Sea Gayle Music, admin. by ClearBox
Rights/Spirit Catalog Holdings, S.a.r.l. admin. by Spirit Two Nashville (ASCAP);
Straight Six Music (BMI)
“Meant To Be” – Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
Writers: David Garcia, Tyler Hubbard, Joshua Miller, Bebe Rexha
Publishers: BMG Platinum Songs/Kiss Me If You Can Music (BMI) (all rights
administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC) Big Loud Mountain (BMI)
and T Hubb Publishing (BMI). All Rights Administered by Round Hill Works.
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on behalf of itself and Songs of the Corn and
Jack 10 Publishing. Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (ASCAP)
D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)
“Space Cowboy” – Kacey Musgraves
Writers: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: Smack Hits/Smack Songs, admin bvy Kobalt Music Group ltd.
(GMR); Universal Music Works/We Are Creative NBaSmack Hits/Smack Songs,
LLC, admin. by Kobalt Music Group Ltd. (GMR); Universal Music Works/We
Are Creative Nation/Jake and Mack Music, admin. by Universal Music Works;
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./351 Music (BMI)
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay
Writers: Nicolle Galyon / Jordan Reynolds / Dan Smyers
Publishers:Beats and Banjos (ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), A Girl
Named Charlie (BMI) / Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) / Buckeye26
(ASCAP) / Jreynmusic (ASCAP)
“Yours” – Russell Dickerson
Writers: Casey Brown / Russell Dickerson / Parker Welling
Publishers: BMG Platinum Songs/Kailey’s Dream / So Essential Tunes / Not Just
Another Song Publishing / Hillbilly Science and Research Publishing/Trailerlily
Music
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Babe” – Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift
Producer:Roger Hunt
Director: Anthony Mandler
“Burn Out” – Midland
Producer: Ben Skipworth
Director:TK McKamy / Cameron Duddy
“Burning Man” – Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
Producer: Nate Eggert
Director: Wes Edwards
“Drunk Girl” – Chris Janson
Producer: Ben Skipworth
Director: Jeff Venable
“Shoot Me Straight” – Brothers Osborne
Producer: April Kimbrell
Director: Wes Edwards / Ryan Silver
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay
Producer: Christen Pinkston
Director: Patrick Tracy
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ross Copperman
Ashley Gorley
Shane McAnally
Chase McGill
Josh Osborne
MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Burning Man”– Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne
Producers: Ross Copperman / Jon Randal Stewart / Arturo Buenahora Jr.
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville
“Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Labels: Macon Music, LLC; Broken Bow Records; BBR Music Group;
BMG
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” – David Lee Murphy featuring Kenny Chesney
Producers: Buddy Cannon / Kenny Chesney / David Lee Murphy
Record Label:Reviver Records
“Keeping Score” – Dan + Shay featuring Kelly Clarkson
Producers: Scott Hendricks / Dan Smyers
Record Label:Warner Music Nashville
“Meant To Be” – Bebe Rexha Featuring Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Wilshire for Rock The Soul Ent
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, April 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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