Award season is my favorite time of year in pop culture. It’s so exciting to see your favorite celebs take home awards for their talent.
On February 1, the nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards were announced. Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan will be hosting the event this year, which airs on Sunday, April 3rd at 8 pm on CBS!
Here are HerCampus’ picks for the winners of each category.
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Bryan
Male Vocalist of the Year
Brett Eldredge
Female Vocalist of the Year
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
Dan+Shay
Vocal Group of the Year
Zac Brown Band
Album of the Year
Thomas Rhett: Tangled Up
New Male Vocalist of the Year
Brett Eldredge
New Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
Maddie & Tae
Single Record of the Year
“Die a Happy Man”: Thomas Rhett
Video of the Year
“Riser”: Dierks Bentley
Vocal Event of the Year
“Wild Child”: Kenny Chesney feat. Grace Potter
They have not yet announced the nominees for Song or Songwriter of the Year.
Once again, the show will air on CBS at 8 p.m. on April 3, 2016 so tune in!