Entertainer of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Vocal Duo of the Year
The Civil Wars
Single of the Year
“A Little Bit Stronger” by Sara Evans
“Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
“Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
“If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
Album of the Year
All About Tonight by Blake Shelton
My Kinda Party by Jason Aldean
Speak Now by Taylor Swift
This Is Country Music by Brad Paisley
You Get What You Give by Zac Brown Band
Song of the Year
“Colder Weather” written by Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, and Coy Bowles
“Dirt Road Anthem” written by Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford
“If I Die Young” written by Kimberly Perry
“Mean” written by Taylor Swift
“You and Tequila” written by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter
Musical Event of the Year
“As She’s Walking Away” by Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” by Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, and Miranda Lambert
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
“Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
“You and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
Music Video of the Year
“Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
“If I Die Young” by The Band Perry
“Mean” by Taylor Swift
“Old Alabama” by Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
“You and Tequila” by Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
Musician of the Year
Sam Bush – Mandolin
Jerry Douglas – Dobro
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Dann Huff – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar
New Artist of the Year