2022 ACM Awards: See the Complete List of Nominees

The 2022 ACM Awards nominees are out! Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, who will also host the ceremony alongside Dolly Parton, announced the nominees on Thursday morning, February 10.

Chris Young leads the pack with seven nods, including three with Kane Brown for their “Famous Friens” collaboration. Walker Hayes, Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton each received five nods. See the entire list of nominees below:

Entertainer of the Year

Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood

Female Artist of the Year

Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Carly Pearce

Male Artist of the Year

Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

Duo of the Year

Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae

Group of the Year

Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Cadillac Three

New Female Artist of the Year

Tenille Arts
Priscilla Block
Lily Rose
Caitlyn Smith
Lainey Wilson

New Male Artist of the Year

HARDY
Walker Hayes
Ryan Hurd
Parker McCollum
Elvie Shane

Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriter, Publisher, Artist)

“7 Summers” – Morgan Wallen
Songwriters: Morgan Wallen, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally

Publishers: Big Loud Mountain, Bo Wallace Publishing, Smackborne Music, Sony/ATV Accent, Smackstreet Music, Tempo Investments, Warner Geo Met Ric Music

“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins

Publishers: Anthem Music Publishing II, Bentprop Pub, Big Blue Nation Music, Combustion Five, Jentown, Jordan Davis Music, Smackwork Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group Music, Universal Music Corporation, WC Music Corp

“Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes
Songwriters: Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, Shane Stevens, Walker Hayes

Publishers: Songs of SMACK, Rarespark Media Group, Smackworks Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group, Holy Graffiti Music, Purplebeatz, WC Music Corp

“Knowing You” – Kenny Chesney
Songwriters: Adam James, Brett James, Kat Higgins

Publishers: 3 Ring Circus, BMG Platinum Songs, Pompano Run Music, Songs of Brett, WC Music Corp

“Things A Man Oughta Know” – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson

Publishers: Sony/ATV Accent, Sony/ATV Countryside, Spirit Two Nashville, Super Big Music

Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist, Producer, Record Label)

29: Written in Stone – Carly Pearce
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins, Tony Brown

Record Company-Label: Big Machine Records

Country Again: Side A – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Matt Dragstrem

Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group

Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
Producer: Joey Moi, Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Matt Dragstrem, Dave Cohen

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records

Famous Friends – Chris Young
Producer: Mark Holman, Corey Crowder, Chris Young, Chris DeStefano

Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville

The Marfa Tapes – Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Producers: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Record Company-Label: Vanner Records / RCA Records Nashville

Single of the Year (Awarded to Artist, Producer, Record Label)

“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

“Famous Friends” – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young

Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville

“Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes
Producers: Walker Hayes, Shane McAnally, Joe Thibodeau

Record Company-Label: Monument Records

“If I Didn’t Love You “– Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG

“You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
Producer: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton

Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville

Music Event of the Year (Awarded to Artist, Producer, Record Label)

“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

“Famous Friends” – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young

Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville

“half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney
Producers: Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Kelsea Ballerini

Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment

“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producer: Michael Knox

Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne

Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group, Warner Music Nashville

Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist, Producer, Director)

“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” — Elle King and Miranda Lambert
Producers: Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, James Stratakis

Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos

“Famous Friends” – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producer: Jennifer Ansell

Director: Peter Zavadil

“I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Jil Hardin, Blake Lively, Kathy Palmer, Austin Swift

Director: Blake Lively

“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Shaun Silva

“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producer: Ryan Byrd

Director: Alexa Campbell

Songwriter of the Year

Jesse Frasure
Nicolle Galyon
Ashley Gorley
Michael Hardy
Josh Osborne

The 2022 ACM Awards will stream live on Prime Video Monday, March 7 at 8:00 PM from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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