Luke Bryan Leads American Country Awards Nominees
Posted By Sarah Wyland On October 12, 2012 @ 12:00 PM In Country Music News | Comments Disabled
[1]Kristin Chenoweth and Trace Adkins photo courtesy of FOX.
The nominees for the 2012 American Country Awards [2] have been announced! Luke Bryan [3] leads the way with seven nominations while Lady Antebellum [4]and Zac Brown Band [5] follow close behind with six each. Hosted once again by Trace Adkins [6] and Kristin Chenoweth, the awards will air live on FOX on December 10 at 8/7 p.m. CT.
Luke along with Jason Aldean [7], Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift [8]and Zac Brown Band are up for Artist of the Year. Luke and Jason are also nominated for Artist of the Year: Male along with Eric Church [9], Kenny Chesney [10] and Toby Keith [11]. Artist of the Year: Female nominees include Sara Evans [12], Miranda Lambert [13], Martina McBride [14], Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. [15]
Check out 100′s of photos from past ACA shows » [16]
New to the ACAs this year is the Song of the Year category. Nominees for the award are determined by the Professional Songwriting Division of the Nashville Songwriters Association. The only fan-voted country music awards, fans can place their votes once a day for their favorite nominee. Voting ends Monday, November 12 except for Artist of the Year which closes Friday, December 7. Vote now » [17]
2012 AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Nominees:
Artist of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Lady Antebellum
- Taylor Swift
- Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Male
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Kenny Chesney [18]
- Eric Church
- Toby Keith [19]
Artist of the Year: Female
- Sara Evans
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Artist of the Year: Group
- The Band Perry [20]
- Eli Young Band [21]
- Lady Antebellum
- Rascal Flatts [22]
- Zac Brown Band
Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
- Lee Brice [23]
- Colt Ford [24]
- Gloriana [25]
- Justin Moore [26]
- Jake Owen [27]
Artist of the Year: New Artist
- Lauren Alaina [28]
- Hunter Hayes [29]
- Jana Kramer [30]
- Kip Moore [31]
- Pistol Annies [32]
Album of the Year
- Dierks Bentley, [33] Home
- Luke Bryan, Tailgates & Tanlines
- Eric Church, Chief
- Lady Antebellum, Own the Night
- Blake Shelton [34], Red River Blue
Single of the Year
- Jason Aldean, “Tattoos on This Town”
- Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
- Eric Church, “Drink in My Hand”
- Chris Young, [35] “You”
- Zac Brown Band, “Keep Me in Mind”
Single of the Year: Male
- Jason Aldean, “Tattoos on This Town”
- Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
- Kenny Chesney, “Reality”
- Eric Church, “Drink in My Hand”
- Chris Young, “You”
Single of the Year: Female
- Sara Evans, “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
- Miranda Lambert, “Over You”
- Martina McBride, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
- Taylor Swift, “Ours”
- Carrie Underwood, “Good Girl”
Single of the Year: Group
- Eli Young Band, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart”
- Lady Antebellum, “We Owned the Night”
- Rascal Flatts, “Banjo”
- The Band Perry, “All Your Life”
- Zac Brown Band, “Keep Me in Mind”
Single of the Year: New Artist
- Hunter Hayes, “Wanted”
- Jana Kramer, “Why Ya Wanna”
- Dustin Lynch [36], “Cowboys and Angels”
- Kip Moore, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck”
- The Farm [37], “Home Sweet Home”
Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
- Lee Brice, “A Woman Like You”
- Brantley Gilbert [38], “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do”
- Gloriana, “(Kissed You) Good Night”
- David Nail [39], “Let It Rain”
- Jake Owen, “Alone With You”
Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration
- Kix Brooks [40] featuring Joe Walsh, “New to This Town”
- Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw [41], “Feel Like a Rock Star”
- Brad Paisley featuring Carrie Underwood, “Remind Me”
- Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield, “Easy”
- Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett, “Knee Deep”
Touring Artist of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw
- Eric Church
- Toby Keith
- Lady Antebellum
- Miranda Lambert
- Brad Paisley
- Rascal Flatts
- Taylor Swift
- Zac Brown Band
Music Video of the Year
- Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night To End”
- Jake Owen, “Alone With You”
- Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You”
- Keith Urban [42], “For You”
- Chris Young, “You”
Music Video of the Year: Male
- Luke Bryan, “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
- Jake Owen, “Alone With You”
- Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You”
- Keith Urban, “For You”
- Chris Young, “You”
Music Video of the Year: Female
- Sara Evans, “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
- Miranda Lambert, “Over You”
- Martina McBride, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
- Taylor Swift, “Ours”
- Carrie Underwood, “Good Girl”
Music Video of the Year: Group or Collaboration
- Gloriana, “(Kissed You) Good Night”
- Lady Antebellum, “Dancin’ Away With My Heart”
- Little Big Town [43], “Pontoon”
- Love and Theft, [44] “Angel Eyes”
- The Band Perry, “All Your Life”
Music Video of the Year: New Artist
- Hunter Hayes, “Wanted”
- Casey James [45], “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night”
- Jana Kramer, “Why You Wanna”
- Dustin Lynch, “Cowboys and Angels”
- Kip Moore, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck”
Song of the Year:
- Trace Adkins, “Just Fishin’” (Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell and Ed Hill)
- Jason Aldean, “Fly Over States,” (Michael Dulaney and Neil Thrasher)
- Jason Aldean, “Tattoos on This Town” (Michael Dulaney, Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher)
- Lee Brice, “A Woman Like You” (Phil Barton, Johnny Bulford and Jon Stone)
- Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter, “You And Tequila” (Matraca Berg and Deana Carter [46])
- Eric Church, “Springsteen” (Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell)
- Ronnie Dunn [47], “Cost of Livin’” (Phillip Coleman and Ronnie Dunn)
- Eli Young Band, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Will Hoge and Eric Paslay)
- Toby Keith, “Red Solo Cup” (Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers, Brad Warren and Brett Warren)
- Tim McGraw, “Better Than I Used to Be” (Ashley Gorley and Bryan Simpson)
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[14] Martina McBride: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_martina_mcbride
[15] Carrie Underwood.: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_carrie_underwood
[16] Check out 100′s of photos from past ACA shows »: http://my.gactv.com/american-country-awards/multigallery.esi
[17] Vote now »: http://theacas.com/signin.aspx#.UHYj8lEhySo
[18] Kenny Chesney: http://www.theboot.com/tag/KennyChesney/
[19] Toby Keith: http://www.theboot.com/tag/TobyKeith/
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[22] Rascal Flatts: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_rascal_flatts
[23] Lee Brice: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_lee_Brice
[24] Colt Ford: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_colt_ford
[25] Gloriana: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_gloriana
[26] Justin Moore: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_justin_moore
[27] Jake Owen: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_jake_owen
[28] Lauren Alaina: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_lauren_alaina
[29] Hunter Hayes: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_hunter_hayes
[30] Jana Kramer: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,,GAC_26071_6052540,00.html
[31] Kip Moore: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_kip_moore
[32] Pistol Annies: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_pistol_annies
[33] Dierks Bentley,: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_Dierks_Bentley
[34] Blake Shelton: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_blake_shelton
[35] Chris Young,: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_chris_young
[36] Dustin Lynch: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,,GAC_26071_6052790,00.html
[37] The Farm: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,,GAC_26071_6052527,00.html
[38] Brantley Gilbert: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_brantley_gilbert
[39] David Nail: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_David_Nail
[40] Kix Brooks: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_kix_brooks
[41] Tim McGraw: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_tim_mccgraw
[42] Keith Urban: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_keith_urban
[43] Little Big Town: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_little_big_town
[44] Love and Theft,: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_love_and_theft
[45] Casey James: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_artists_a-z/article/0,,GAC_26071_6048442,00.html
[46] Deana Carter: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_deana_carter
[47] Ronnie Dunn: http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_ronnie_dunn
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