The 2022 ACM Awards are just around the corner and we’re eager to celebrate a night full of big stars, one-of-a-kind performances and prestigious awards. The 57th annual ACM Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton alongside Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen will broadcast live from Las Vegas’ Allegiant stadium on March 7 at 8PM ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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While it’s sure to be a memorable night for all artists in attendance, it’s bound to be extra special for the five nominated artists in the highly-prestigious Entertainer of the Year category. The five artists nominated for the top honor are Luke Combs, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood.
All unique in their own ways and bringing something wonderfully different to the Country music genre, it could be anyone’s game! While winners are voted on by ACM professional membership, we want to know who gets your vote! Take a look at the nominees below, and let us know your winner.
Luke Combs
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A former ACM EOTY nominee, and an artist with one of the most loyal fan-followings in the genre, there’s no doubt Luke Combs is a force to be reckoned with. His music speaks to people of all types and he seems to bring the party wherever he goes. You won’t find a Country fan anywhere who doesn’t recognize his powerful vocals and is not willing to belt out “longneck ice cold beer never broke my heart,” at their top of their lungs. In addition to his EOTY nomination, Combs is also nominated in the Male Vocalist of the Year category. Will this be the year dad-to-be Luke takes home the big prize? Let us know what you think!
Eric Church
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Never afraid to break the rules or push boundaries for the sake of creativity, Eric Church is a true Country badass that shows leadership through his music. His lyrics resonate with many and it surely shows as he is not a first time nominee in the EOTY category. On top of bountiful awards and nominations, Eric also blazed his own trail with plenty of new music for fans with the release of Heart & Soul, the triple album. He gains a lot of attention for tackling some of the world’s most taboo topics with his well-crafted lyrics, and the genre is better because of it. Does he have your vote for the prize?
Miranda Lambert
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An absolute powerhouse in the music world, there is absolutely nothing stopping Miranda Lambert from adding to her long list of accolades as this year’s EOTY. Her Country sass and “do what I want” attitude have propelled her to succeed in Country music and beyond. A well known name in the genre for many years, she’s a pro at keeping fans engaged and guessing what she’ll come up with next. Tackling everything from her raw The Marfa Tapes album with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall (nominated for Album of the Year) to her fun and festive “Y’all Means All,” which is now the new theme song for Netflix’s hit series Queer Eye, Miranda is never shy to mix it up. Does this Texas firecracker have your vote?
Chris Stapleton
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Chris Stapleton, his success, and that oh so smooth voice leave us pretty speechless. With the latest release of his fourth studio album, Starting Over, Stapleton has proven he’s still got what it takes to fully capture listeners and produce hits for Country radio. While his voice will absolutely melt you, it’s also his incredible musicianship and songwriting skills that continue to level up his music time and time again. He has an innate ability to capture the ears of both Country and non-country fans which makes him a popular pick for any playlist and explains why he has a total of four nominations at this year’s awards. Could he sweep all of ‘em? We aren’t against it…
Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood was born to be Entertainer of the Year. One of Country music’s most powerful voices and a monstrous tourer with plenty of #1 singles under her belt, Carrie is a textbook win for something like EOTY. Coming a long way from the shy, Oklahoma woman who auditioned on American Idol in 2004, Carrie could very well be the obvious choice for many ACM voters, but anything could happen. Regardless of the outcome, Carrie’s fans will stick by her side no matter what as one of the most loyal fan bases in Country music.
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