Despite all that has changed for the 2022 ACM Awards, the list of nominees looks much the same as it did in years past, with one or two notable exceptions. The 2022 ACM nominations were announced on Thursday morning (Feb. 10).
Five of Chris Young’s nominations are for Album of the Year and Single of the Year, including two for Album of the Year. The 16 nominations Miranda Lambert earned tied Reba McEntire‘s record, and she also earned four other nominations, while Walker Hayes received five nominations for the first time.
There will not be a broadcast network airing the 2022 ACM Awards. The show will be streamed on Amazon Prime for the first time ever. In addition to no commercial breaks, the two-hour show will feature a similar pattern of performances and awards. In addition to Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will host the ACMs.
The 2022 ACM Awards will air on March 7 at 8PM ET from Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
2022 ACM Awards Nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Eric Church
- Miranda Lambert
- Chris Stapleton
- Carrie Underwood
Female Artist of the Year
- Gabby Barrett
- Miranda Lambert
- Ashley McBryde
- Maren Morris
- Carly Pearce
Male Artist of the Year
- Jimmie Allen
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- LOCASH
- Maddie & Tae
Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- Old Dominion
- The Cadillac Three
New Female Artist of the Year
- Tenille Arts
- Priscilla Blosck
- Lily Rose
- Caitlyn Smith
- Lainey Wilson
New Male Artist of the Year
- HARDY
- Walker Hayes
- Ryan Hurd
- Parker McCollum
- Elvie Shane
Album of the Year
- Carly Pearce ’29: Written in Stone’
- Thomas Rhett: ‘Country Again Side A’
- Morgan Wallen: ‘Dangerous The Double Album’
- Chris Young: ‘Famous Friends
- Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, Jack Ingram ‘The Marfa Tapes’
Single of the Year
- “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan
- “Famous Friends” – Chris Young feat. Kane Brown
- “Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes
- “If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean feat. Carrie Underwood
- “You Should Probably Leave” – Chris Stapleton
Song of the Year
- “7 Summers” – Morgan Wallen; songwriters: Morgan Wallen, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally
- “Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan; songwriters: Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
- “Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes; songwriters: Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, Shane Stevens, Walker Hayes
- “Things a Man Oughta Know” – Lainey Wilson; songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
- “Knowing You” – Kenny Chesney; songwriters: Adam James, Brett James, Kat Higgins
Video of the Year
- “Drunk And I Don’t Wanna Go Home” – Miranda Lambert feat. Elle King
- “Famous Friends” – Chris Young feat. Kane Brown
- “I Bet You Think About Me” – Taylor Swift feat. Chris Stapleton
- “If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean feat. Carrie Underwood
- “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” – Carly Pearce feat. Ashley McBryde
Songwriter of the Year
- Jesse Frasure
- Nicolle Galyon
- Ashley Gorley
- Michael Hardy
- Josh Osborne
