Eric Church and Chris Stapleton Lead Star-Studded 2016 ACM Awards Nominations: See the Complete List

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Eric Church and Chris Stapleton are leading the way to Las Vegas!

The critically-acclaimed country stars tied for the most Academy of Country Music Awards nominations this year, scoring five nods apiece. The complete list of 2016 ACM Awards nominations was revealed on Monday morning, with ET's own Nancy O'Dell getting in on the fun and announcing six of the big categories.


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Co-hosts Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan each scored two nominations, but won't face off in any individual category. Bryan is up for Entertainer of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, while Bentley will vie for Male Vocalist of the Year.

Meanwhile, Joey + Rory earned their sixth career ACM nomination for Vocal Duo of the Year. The real-life couple previously took home the honor of New Vocal Duo of the Year in 2009.


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The 51st annual ACM Awards return to the MGM's Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3. The ceremony will air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, with a tape-delayed broadcast for the west coast.

See the complete list of major nominations below!


ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR


• Jason Aldean

• Garth Brooks

• Luke Bryan

• Eric Church

• Miranda Lambert


MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR


• Jason Aldean

• Dierks Bentley

• Eric Church

• Brett Eldredge

• Chris Stapleton


FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR


• Kelsea Ballerini

• Jana Kramer

• Miranda Lambert

• Kacey Musgraves

• Carrie Underwood


VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR


• Brothers Osborne

• Dan + Shay

• Florida Georgia Line

• Joey + Rory

• Maddie & Tae


VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR


• Eli Young Band

• Little Big Town

• Old Dominion

• Rascal Flatts

• Zac Brown Band


NEW MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR


• Brett Eldredge

• Chris Janson

• Thomas Rhett

• Chase Rice

• Chris Stapleton


NEW FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR


• Kelsea Ballerini

• Cam

• Mickey Guyton

• RaeLynn


NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR


• A Thousand Horses

• Brothers Osborne

• Maddie & Tae

• Old Dominion

• Parmalee


ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]


• I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young

Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young

Record Label: RCA Records

• Montevallo – Sam Hunt

Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally

Record Label: MCA Nashville

• Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church

Producer: Jay Joyce

Record Label: EMI Records Nashville

• Tangled Up – Thomas Rhett

Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Chris DeStefano, Joe London

Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

• Traveller – Chris Stapleton

Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton

Record Label: Mercury Records


SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]


• Burning House – Cam

Producers: Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson, Camaron Ochs

Record Labels: Arista Nashville, RCA Records, Kravenworks

• Buy Me A Boat – Chris Janson

Producers: Brent Anderson, Chris DuBois, Chris Janson

Record Label: Warner Music Nashville

• Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett

Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure

Record Label: The Valory Music Co.
• Girl Crush – Little Big Town

Producer: Jay Joyce

Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

• I’m Comin’ Over – Chris Young

Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young

Record Label: RCA Nashville

• Take Your Time – Sam Hunt

Producers: Zach Crowell, Shane McAnally

Record Label: MCA Nashville


VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)


• Biscuits – Kacey Musgraves

Director: Mark Klasfeld

Producer: Nicole Acacio

• Burning House – Cam

Director: Trey Fanjoy

Producer: Trent Hardville

• Girl Crush – Little Big Town

Directors: Karla Welch, Matthew Welch

Producer: Amanda Prunesti

• Mr. Misunderstood – Eric Church

Directors: Reid Long, John Peets

Producer: Megan Smith

• Riser – Dierks Bentley

Director: Wes Edwards

Producer: Jennifer Rothlein


VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]*(Off Camera Award)


• Hangover Tonight – Gary Allan Featuring Chris Stapleton

Producers: Gary Allan, Greg Droman

Record Label: MCA Nashville

• Home Alone Tonight – Luke Bryan Featuring Karen Fairchild

Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens

Record Label: Capitol Nashville

• Raise ‘Em Up – Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church

Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban

Record Labels: Hit Red Records, Capitol Nashville

• Smokin’ And Drinkin’ – Miranda Lambert Featuring Little Big Town

Producers: Frank Liddell, Chuck Ainlay, Glenn Worf

Record Label: RCA Nashville

• Wild Child – Kenny Chesney With Grace Potter

Producers: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Record Labels: Blue Chair Records, Columbia Nashville