2012 ACM Academy of Country Music Awards, Nominees, Winners, TV Schedule

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ACM Awards

In 2012, watch for the ACM Awards to celebrate its 47th year honoring America's hottest talent in country music - as well as the industry’s top emerging stars.

Nominees were announced on January 26th, followed by a glittering awards ceremony on April 1, 2012 airing on CBS Television at 8PM ET live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Blake Shelton returns again this year as he joins Reba McEntire as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

2012 ACM Awards

Kenny Chesney leads the pack this year with his red hot hit, "You and Tequila" including nods for Song of the Year, Top Male Vocalist, and Entertainer of the Year.

Jason Aldean follows with six nominations. Other leading contenders this year include Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift

On the Web, find out more in top news stories, pictures and video clips, along with a complete list of nominees and winners, plus the hottest buzz surrounding the top country music prize of the year, the Academy of Country Music Awards ....

2011 ACM Awards behind the scenes

More about the ACM Awards on the Web:

Academy of Country Music - The official site of the academy founded in 1964 & comprised of 3,800 professional members including well known stars & producers. Check out the rest of the site for more on the music awards, this year's top nominees, past winners, pictures.

Academy of Country Music - Wikipedia- The whole history of the academy & the awards with lists of top winners in various categories including Artists of the Decade, with related references and resources.

2012 Academy of Country Music Nominees

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

TOP MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Chris Young

TOP FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

TOP VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Love and Theft
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

TOP VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
'Chief' - Eric Church
'Four the Record' - Miranda Lambert
'Hemingway's Whiskey' – Kenny Chesney
'My Kinda Party' - Jason Aldean
'Own the Night' - Lady Antebellum

SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR
'Crazy Girl,' Eli Young Band
'Don't You Wanna Stay,' Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
'Red Solo Cup,' Toby Keith
'Tomorrow,' Chris Young
'You and Tequila,' Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter

SONG OF THE YEAR
'Crazy Girl' - Eli Young Band
'Home' - Dierks Bentley
'Just a Kiss' - Lady Antebellum
'Threaten Me With Heaven' - Vince Gill
'You and Tequila' - Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
'Tattoos On This Town,' Jason Aldean
'Homeboy,' Eric Church
'Red Solo Cup,' Toby Keith
'Just a Kiss,' Lady Antebellum
'Mean,' Taylor Swift

VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
'Country Boy,' Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels
'Don't You Wanna Stay' Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
'Old Alabama' Brad Paisley feat. Alabama
'Remind Me' Brad Paisley duet with Carrie Underwood
'You and Tequila' Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter

also see -> Grammy Awards | Country Music Video Awards

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