2016 ACM Awards: Nominees & Winners

The 51st ACM Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, was broadcast live April 3 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The 2016 ACM Awards Nominees

Entertainer of the Year
- WINNER Jason Aldean
- Garth Brooks
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Miranda Lambert
Male Vocalist of the Year
- WINNER Chris Stapleton
- Jason Aldean
- Dierks Bentley
- Eric Church
- Brett Eldredge
Female Vocalist of the Year
- WINNER Miranda Lambert
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Jana Kramer
- Kacey Musgraves
- Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
- WINNER Florida Georgia Line
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Joey+Rory
- Maddie & Tae
Vocal Group of the Year
- WINNER Little Big Town
- Eli Young Band
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- Zac Brown Band
New Male Vocalist of the Year
- WINNER Chris Stapleton
- Brett Eldredge
- Chris Janson
- Thomas Rhett
- Chase Rice
New Female Vocalist of the Year
- WINNER Kelsea Ballerini
- Cam
- Mickey Guyton
- RaeLynn
New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
- WINNER Old Dominion
- A Thousand Horses
- Brothers Osborne
- Maddie & Tae
- Parmalee
Album of the Year
- WINNER Traveller – Chris Stapleton
  producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton – label: Mercury Records
- I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young
  producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young – label: RCA Records
- Montevallo – Sam Hunt
  producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally – label: MCA Nashville
- Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church
  producer: Jay Joyce – label: EMI Records Nashville
- Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett
  producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London – label: The Valory Music Co.
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Single Record of the Year
- WINNER “Die a Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
  producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure; record label: The Valory Music Co.
- “Burning House” – Cam
  producers: Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Camaron Ochs; record labels: Arista Nashville, RCA Records, Kravenworks
- “Buy Me a Boat” – Chris Janson
  producers: Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois, Chris Janson; record label: Warner Music Nashville
- “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
  producer: Jay Joyce; record label: Capitol Records Nashville
- “I’m Comin’ Over” – Chris Young
  producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young; record label: RCA Nashville
- “Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt
  producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally; record label: MCA Nashville
Song of the Year
- WINNER “Nobody To Blame” – Chris Stapleton
  songwriters: Barry Bales, Chris Stapleton, Ronnie Bowman
- “Burning House” – Cam
  songwriters: Cam, Jeffrey Bhasker, Tyler Johnson
- “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
  songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, Lori McKenna
- “Raise ’Em Up” – Eric Church
  songwriters: Jaren Johnston, Jeffrey Steele, Tom Douglas
- “She Don’t Love You” – Eric Paslay
  songwriters: Eric Paslay, Jennifer Wayne
Video of the Year
- WINNER “Mr. Misunderstood” – Eric Church
  directors: Reid Long, John Peets; producer: Megan Smith
- “Biscuits” – Kacey Musgraves
  director: Mark Klasfeld; producer: Nicole Acacio
- “Burning House” – Cam
  director: Trey Fanjoy; producer: Trent Hardville
- “Girl Crush” – Little Big Town
  directors: Karla Welch, Matthew Welch; producer: Amanda Prunesti
- “Riser” – Dierks Bentley
  director: Wes Edwards; producer: Jennifer Rothlein
Vocal Event of the Year
- WINNER “Smokin’ and Drinkin’” – Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town
  producers: Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, Glenn Worf; record label: RCA Nashville
- “Hangover Tonight” – Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton
  producers: Gary Allan, Greg Droman; record label: MCA Nashville
- “Home Alone Tonight” – Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild
  producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens; record label: Capitol Nashville
- “Raise ’Em Up” – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church
  producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban; record labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Nashville
- “Wild Child” – Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter
  producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney; record labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville