The 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards were co-hosted by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. The program was broadcast April 1, 2012, and featured musical performances by Carrie Underwood, the Zac Brown Band, and Steve Martin.
Here is the complete list of winners and nominees:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Blake Shelton
- WINNER: Taylor Swift
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- WINNER: Blake Shelton
- Chris Young
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Sara Evans
- WINNER: Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
- Love and Theft
- Montgomery Gentry
- Steel Magnolia
- Sugarland
- WINNER: Thompson Square
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
- The Band Perry
- Eli Young Band
- WINNER: Lady Antebellum
- Rascal Flatts
- Zac Brown Band
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- Chief – Eric Church
- WINNER: 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
- WINNER: "Don't You Wanna Stay" – Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson
- "Red Solo Cup" – Toby Keith
- "Tomorrow" – Chris Young
- "You and Tequila" – Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
SONG OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: "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
- "Homeboy" – Eric Church
- "Just A Kiss" – Lady Antebellum
- "Mean" – Taylor Swift
- WINNER: "Red Solo Cup" – Toby Keith
- "Tattoos On This Town" – Jason Aldean
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
- "Country Boy" – Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels
- WINNER: "Don't You Wanna Stay" – Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson
- "Old Alabama" – Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
- "Remind Me" – Brad Paisley Duet featuring Carrie Underwood
- "You And Tequila" – Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
BEST NEW ARTIST
- Brantley Gilbert
- Hunter Hayes
- WINNER: Scotty McCreery
Visit the official website for more awards information.
