2012 Academy of Country Music Nominees Announced

In a digital press conference this morning (1/26) via Twitter and Facebook, the Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 2012 Broadcast Awards. Nominees for the artist and broadcast awards were announced with the help of Reba McEntire. Fans announced the “Entertainer of the Year” category.

 Kenny Chesney leads the pack with nine nominations followed by Jason Aldean with six. Lady A and Brad Paisley both received four and Toby Keith,Taylor Swift Grace Potter and the Eli Young Band all got three nominations. The ACM Awards will air April 1 from Las Vegas.

The full list of nominees are:

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