Country Awards 2018

Country Awards 2018. The Country Music Association was founded in 1958 based in Nashville, while the Academy sought to promote country/western music in the western states. During the early 1970, the organization changed its name to the Academy of Country and Western Music and finally to the Academy of Country Music to avoid confusion about whether the organization was a music school.[1] As such, its early membership was largely composed of those country performers based in the west. This is evidenced by the early awards shows being dominated by Bakersfield artists Buck and Bonnie Owens, and Merle Haggard. Due to the convergence of country and western music into one genre in the late 20th century, the Academy and the Association no longer have a significant distinction in the artists each organization promotes and recognizes.

At the first ceremony held in 1966, honoring the industry and artist from the previous year. This ceremony was the first awards ceremony in country music. Winners from the first ceremony included Kay Adams, Merle Haggard, Bonnie Owens and Buck Owens. Fran Boyd, the first paid employee, created the signature “hat” trophy which is still around today. The organization changed its name from the Academy of Country and Western Music to the Academy of Country Music. They did this to avoid confusion on whether or not the organization was a music school or awards ceremony. During this change, they expanded the efforts by sponsoring “Country Music Caravan” in Los Angeles and promoting their efforts to benefit Prisoners of War (also held in Los Angeles).

Country ACM Awards 2018

The Country ACM Awards 2018 was founded in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Among those involved in the founding was Eddie Miller and Tommy Wiggins, who joined Mickey Christensen and Chris Christensen. They wanted to promote country music in the western 13 states with the support of artist based on the West Coast. Artist such as Johnny Bond, Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard, Roger Mill, and many more influenced them. The ball finally started rolling in 1965 when a board of directors was formed to govern the Academy.

ACM Music Awards

The most prestigious awards are for Artist of the Decade and Entertainer of the Year. There are a number of other awards to recognize male and female vocalists, albums, videos, songs and musicians. The awards are typically presented in April or May and recognize achievement for the previous year.

The awards are “dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry.” Every year, the ceremony is televised live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Typically, the ACM Awards are presented in April or May and recognize the achievements from the previous year. The most prestigious awards are for Artist of the Decade and Entertainer of the Year. There are a number of other awards to recognize male and female vocalists, albums, videos, songs and musicians. The awards are typically presented in April or May and recognize achievement for the previous year.

Video of the Year ACM 2018

Video of the Year ACM 2018:

"Mr. Misunderstood" — Eric Church

Reid Long, John Peets, video directors; Megan Smith, video producer

"Biscuits" — Kacey Musgraves

Marc Klasfeld, video director; Nicole Acacio, video producer

"Burning House" — Cam

Trey Fanjoy, video director; Trent Hardville, video producer

"Girl Crush" — Little Big Town

Karla and Matthew Welch, video directors; Amanda Prunesti, video producer

"Riser" — Dierks Bentley

Wes Edwards, producer; Jennifer Rothlein, video producer

Single Record of the Year ACM 2018

Single Record of the Year ACM 2018:

"Die a Happy Man" — Thomas Rhett

Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, producers

"Burning House" — Cam

Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, producers

"Buy Me a Boat" — Chris Janson

Chris Janson, Chris DuBois, Brent Anderson, producers

"I'm Comin' Over" — Chris Young

Corey Crowder, Chris Young, producers

"Take Your Time" — Sam Hunt

Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally, producers

Song of the Year ACM 2018

Song of the Year ACM 2018:

"Nobody to Blame – Barry Bales, Ronnie Bowman, Chris Stapleton (Chris Stapleton)

"Girl Crush" – Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose (Little Big Town)

"Burning House" – Jeff Bhasker, Cam, Tyler Johnson (Cam)

"Raise 'Em Up" – Tom Douglas, Jaren Johnston, Jeffrey Steele (Keith Urban featuring Eric Church)

"She Don't Love You – Eric Paslay & Jennifer Wayne (Eric Paslay)

Album of the Year ACM 2018

Album of the Year ACM 2018:

Traveller — Chris Stapleton

Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, producers; Mercury Nashville, record label

I'm Comin' Over — Chris Young

Corey Crowder, Chris Young, producers; RCA Records, record label

Montevallo — Sam Hunt

Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally, producers; MCA Nashville, record label

Mr. Misunderstood — Eric Church

Jay Joyce, producer; EMI Nashville, record label

Tangled Up — Thomas Rhett

Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London, producers; Valory Music Group, record label

Female Vocalist of the Year ACM 2018

Female Vocalist of the Year ACM 2018:

Miranda Lambert

Kelsea Ballerini

Jana Kramer

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year ACM 2018

Male Vocalist of the Year ACM 2018:

Chris Stapleton

Jason Aldean

Dierks Bentley

Eric Church

Brett Eldredge

Entertainer of the Year ACM 2018

Entertainer of the Year ACM 2018:

Jason Aldean

Garth Brooks

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Miranda Lambert

2018 ACM Winners

Chris Stapleton is country music's top dog. The genre's biggest Cinderella story in ages walked away with six trophies at the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards — triple the hardware of anyone else. The ACM wins follow the "Fire Away" singer-songwriter extraordinaire's three CMA and two Grammy trophies.

 

Miranda Lambert is one of the double ACM victors, taking home Female Vocalist (for the seventh consecutive year) and Vocal Event of the Year, for her "Smokin' and Drinkin'" collaboration with Vocal Group of the Year winners, Little Big Town. And Jason Aldean stakes claim to the night's top honor, Entertainer of the Year.

 

Below is the full list of 2016 ACM Awards winners.

 

Entertainer of the Year

Jason Aldean - WINNER

Garth Brooks

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Miranda Lambert

 

Male Vocalist of the Year

Jason Aldean

Dierks Bentley

Eric Church

Brett Eldredge

Chris Stapleton - WINNER

 

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini

Jana Kramer

Miranda Lambert - WINNER

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

 

Vocal Duo of the Year

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

*Florida Georgia Line - WINNER

Joey + Rory

Maddie & Tae

 

Vocal Group of the Year

Eli Young Band

Little Big Town — WINNERS

Old Dominion

Rascal Flatts

Zac Brown Band

 

New Male Vocalist of the Year

Brett Eldredge

Chris Janson

Thomas Rhett

Chase Rice

*Chris Stapleton - WINNER

 

New Female Vocalist of the Year

*Kelsea Ballerini - WINNER

Cam

Mickey Guyton

RaeLynn

 

New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year

A Thousand Horses

Brothers Osborne

Maddie & Tae

*Old Dominion - WINNER

Parmalee

 

Album of the Year

I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young

Montevallo – Sam Hunt

Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church

Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett

Traveller – Chris Stapleton — WINNER (as both artist and producer)

 

Song of the Year

"Burning House" — Cam

"Girl Crush" — Little Big Town

"Nobody to Blame" — Chris Stapleton — WINNER (as both artist and producer)

"Raise 'Em Up" — Eric Church

"She Don't Love You" — Eric Paslay

 

Single Record of the Year

"Burning House" – Cam

"Buy Me a Boat" – Chris Janson

"Die a Happy Man" – Thomas Rhett — WINNER

"Girl Crush "– Little Big Town

"I’m Comin’ Over" – Chris Young

"Take Your Time" – Sam Hunt

 

Video of the Year

"Biscuits" – Kacey Musgraves

"Burning House" – Cam

"Girl Crush" – Little Big Town

*"Mr. Misunderstood" – Eric Church - WINNER

"Riser" – Dierks Bentley

 

Vocal Event of the Year

"Hangover Tonight" – Gary Allan featuring Chris Stapleton

"Home Alone Tonight" – Luke Bryan featuring Karen Fairchild

"Raise 'Em Up" – Keith Urban featuring Eric Church

"Smokin' and Drinkin'" – Miranda Lambert featuring Little Big Town — WINNERS

"Wild Child" – Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter