The 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards are not actually going to air on CBS until April 1, but the list of nominees has already been announced.
On here, there are a number of names that should feel familiar to viewers -- mostly notably "The Voice" coach Blake Shelton, who appears in multiple categories. "American Idol" alumni Kelly Clarkson (who is going to be an advisor to Blake on the NBC show) and Carrie Underwood also appear.
Entertainer Of The Year
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Blake Shelton
- Taylor Swift
Top Female Vocalist
- Sara Evans
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Top Male Vocalist
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Blake Shelton
- Chris Young
Top Vocal Group
- The Band Perry
- Eli Young Band
- Lady Antebellum
- Rascal Flatts
- Zac Brown Band
Top Vocal Duo
- Love and Theft
- Montgomery Gentry
- Steel Magnolia
- Sugarland
- Thompson Square
Song Of The Year
“Crazy Girl” – Eli Young Band
- Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose
- Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)
“Home” – Dierks Bentley
- Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson
- Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI)
“Just A Kiss” – Lady Antebellum
- Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott
- Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI) Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
“Threaten Me With Heaven” – Vince Gill
- Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley
- Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP)
“You And Tequila” – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter
- Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter
- Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc., (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Single Record Of The Year
- “Crazy Girl”, Eli Young Band
- "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
- “Red Solo Cup”, Toby Keith
- “Tomorrow”, Chris Young
- “You & Tequila”, Kenny Chesney/Grace Potter
Album Of The Year
Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville)
- Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce
Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA)
- Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
- Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records)
- Produced by: Michael Knox
Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville)
- Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley
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For those anxious to check out "The Voice," the new season starts off following the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5.
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