Kenny Chesney Leads Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees
Kenny Chesney’s leads the pack with nine Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, thanks to his duet with Grace Potter
Jason Aldean and Toby Keith both have three nominations, while Brad Paisley received four. Country titan Taylor Swift earned three nominations – the most for a female this year.
The awards show will air April 1 on CBS, and will be co-hosted by Reba and The Voice’s Blake Shelton.
Here’s a list of this year’s nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
• Jason Aldean
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the year
• Jason Aldean
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Chris Young
Female Vocalist of the year
• Sara Evans
• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the year
• Love and Theft
• Montgomery Gentry
• Steel Magnolia
• Sugarland
• Thompson Square
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
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