The Academy of Country Music revealed their 2018 ACM Award nominees this morning (March 1).
Country music icon Reba McEntire appeared on CBS This Morning to reveal the nominees in the top categories. Additionally, it was announced that McEntire would be returning as host of the 53rd Annual ACM Awards.
“BIG NEWS [Reba McEntire] returns to host [AC… she’s announcing nominations on [CBS Morning News] right now!”
BIG NEWS @reba returns to host #ACMAwards … she’s announcing nominations on @CBSThisMorning right now!
— Morning Hangover (@MorningHangover) March 1, 2018
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton lead the nominations.
The 2018 ACM Awards are set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 15, at T-Mobile Arena.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Jason Aldean
• Garth Brooks
• Luke Bryan
• Chris Stapleton
• Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Miranda Lambert
• Reba McEntire
• Maren Morris
• Carrie Underwood
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Jason Aldean
• Thomas Rhett
• Chris Stapleton
• Keith Urban
• Chris Young
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Florida Georgia Line
• LOCASH
• Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Lady Antebellum
• LANCO
• Little Big Town
• Midland
• Old Dominion
SONG OF THE YEAR
• “Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt
Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
• “Female” by Keith Urban
Songwriters: Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Shane McAnally
• “Tin Man” by Miranda Lambert
Songwriters: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert Jon Randall
• “Whiskey And You” by Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Lee Thomas Miller, Chris Stapleton