ACM Announces Reba & Other Nominees
Among the highlights: Reba received her 16th nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year; Chris Stapleton leads this year’s class with eight nominations in five categories, including his first nod for Entertainer of the Year. Reigning Male Vocalist of the Year, Thomas Rhett earned six nominations, including his second for Male Vocalist of the Year. Keith Urban earned five nominations, including his 8th nod for Entertainer of the Year and 11th nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year. Reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert received four nominations, including her 12th bid for Female Vocalist of the Year. Reigning New Female Vocalist of the Year Maren Morris received four nominations, including her second for Female Vocalist of the Year. Sam Hunt received three nominations for his hit, “Body Like A Back Road” — one for Single Record of The Year, and one each as artist and songwriter in the Song of the Year category.
The 53rd Academy Of Country Music Awards™ rolls live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.