American Country Awards

The American Country Awards (ACA) was an annual country music awards show, entirely voted on by fans online. Created in 2010 by Fox, the awards honor country music artists for singles, albums, music videos and touring categories.[2] In 2012, "Song of the Year" was added with the nominations coming from the Nashville Songwriters International Association. In addition to the CMA Awards, the ACM Awards, and the CMT Music Awards, it is the fourth major-awards show completely dedicated to the country music industry.[3] The first two ceremonies took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 6, 2010 and December 5, 2011.[2][3] The 2012 ceremony took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, on December 10. Luke Bryan won nine awards, including artist and album of the year, while Miranda Lambert won three. Carrie Underwood won female artist of the year and Lauren Alaina won new artist of the year. The show was executive produced by Bob Bain, produced by Paul Flattery, Tisha Fein, Kelly Brock and Fletcher Foster and directed by Michael Dempsey. The ratings for ACCA dropped dramatically compared to the 2013 American Country Awards. According to TV By The Numbers, 18-49 Ratings/Share dropped from 1.4/4 to 0.9/3 and viewership dropped from 5.14 million to 3.39 million. Due to the drop in viewers, the ACA's were discontinued after its fourth show in 2013 and replaced with American Country Countdown Awards.

American Country Awards
Awards show logo
Awarded forAchievements in the Country music industry.
CountryUnited States
Presented byNancy O'Dell (2010)
Trace Adkins (2010-2013)
Kristin Chenoweth (2011-12)
Danica Patrick (2013)[1]
First awarded2010
Websitehttp://www.theacas.com/
Television/radio coverage
NetworkFox

History

Nominees for the first inaugural awards show were announced on Monday October 18, 2010.[4] Lady Antebellum and Easton Corbin led the field with seven nominations each, followed by Carrie Underwood with six nominations, and Miranda Lambert and Josh Turner each had five nominations.[5] Voting continued through November 8, except for Artist of the Year; which closed on December 4.[5] Trace Adkins was the host of the awards show.[6] Winners in each category received a custom-made Fender guitar in lieu of trophies.[6] In 2010, the guitar was the Stratocaster model, in 2011 it was the Telecaster. At the 2010 ceremonies, Carrie Underwood was the top winner with 6 awards, including the first-ever Artist of the Year.[6] Rascal Flatts received the Decade Award, Toby Keith received the Visionary Artist award and Alan Jackson received the Greatest Hits Artist award.[6] In 2011, Jason Aldean was the big winner with 6 Awards, including Artist of the year. In 2012, Luke Bryan was the big winner with 7 Awards, including Artist of the year. Alabama received the Greatest Hits Artist award and Toby Keith was Artist of the Decade. The artist who has won the most ACAs is Carrie Underwood with 12 (6 in 2010, 3 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 1 in 2013) Luke Bryan has the most for a Male artist with 10 (7 in 2012, 3 in 2013) and Lady Antebellum has the most for a group with 9 (4 in 2010, 1 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 2 in 2013).

On December 31, 2011, Fox aired a country music-themed New Year's Eve special co-branded with the awards show, known as American Country New Year's Eve Live, hosted by Rodney Carrington. The special differentiated itself from competing programs through an emphasis on country music instead of popular music, with performances by Joe Nichols and Toby Keith. The special was not reprised in subsequent years, and subsequent episodes of New Year's Eve Live have reverted to pop music.

The 2014 version will be rebranded as the American Country Countdown Awards, named after the radio series of the same name, and be hosted by Kix Brooks. Nash FM and Dick Clark Productions will join the production.[7]

2010
Category Winner[6] Nominations[4]
Artist of the Year Carrie Underwood
Male Artist of the Year Brad Paisley
Female Artist of the Year Carrie Underwood
Duo or Group of the Year Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Easton Corbin
Album of the Year Play On – Carrie Underwood
Single of the Year "Need You Now"– Lady Antebellum
Male Artist Single of the Year "Why Don't We Just Dance" – Josh Turner
Female Artist Single of the Year "Cowboy Casanova" – Carrie Underwood
Duo or Group Single of the Year "Need You Now" – Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist Single of the Year "A Little More Country Than That" – Easton Corbin
Touring Headline Package of the Year Play On Tour – Carrie Underwood
Music Video of the Year "Hillbilly Bone" – Blake Shelton ft. Trace Adkins
Male Music Video "Hillbilly Bone" – Blake Shelton ft. Trace Adkins
Female Music Video "Cowboy Casanova" – Carrie Underwood
Duo or Group Music Video "Need You Now" – Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist Music Video "A Little More Country Than That" – Easton Corbin

2011
Category Winner[6] Nominations[4]
Artist of the Year Jason Aldean
Male Artist of the Year Brad Paisley
Female Artist of the Year Carrie Underwood
Duo/Group Artist of the Year Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Chris Young
New Artist of the Year Scotty McCreery
Album of the Year My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean
Single of the Year "Voices", Chris Young
Single by a Male Artist "My Kinda Party", Jason Aldean
Single by a Female Artist "Mama's Song", Carrie Underwood
Single by a Duo/Group "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square
Single by a Breakthrough Artist "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square
Single by a Vocal Collaboration "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson
Music Video of the Year "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking", Blake Shelton
  • "What Do You Want", Jerrod Niemann
  • "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square
  • "A Little Bit Stronger", Sara Evans
  • "I Wouldn't Be a Man", Josh Turner
Music Video by a Male Artist "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking", Blake Shelton
  • "I Wouldn't Be A Man", Josh Turner
  • "My Kinda Party", Jason Aldean
  • "Put You in a Song", Keith Urban
  • "What Do You Want", Jerrod Niemann
Music Video by a Female Artist "Mama's Song", Carrie Underwood
Music Video by a Duo/Group/Collaboration "Don't You Wanna Stay", Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson
  • "Hello World", Lady Antebellum
  • "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square
  • "You Lie", The Band Perry
  • "As She's Walking Away", Zac Brown Band feat. Alan Jackson
Music Video by a New Artist "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", Thompson Square
  • "Raymond", Brett Eldredge
  • "What Do You Want", Jerrod Niemann
  • "Family Man", Craig Campbell
  • "You Lie", The Band Perry
Touring Artist of the Year Jason Aldean
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Keith Urban
  • Brad Paisley
  • George Strait
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Taylor Swift
  • Toby Keith
  • Tim McGraw

2012
Category Winner[6] Nominations[4]
Artist of the Year Luke Bryan
Male Artist of the Year Luke Bryan
Female Artist of the Year Carrie Underwood
Duo/Group of the Year Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Jake Owen
New Artist of the Year Lauren Alaina
Album of the Year Tailgates & Tanlines, Luke Bryan
Single of the Year "I Don't Want This Night to End", Luke Bryan
Single by a Male "I Don't Want This Night to End", Luke Bryan
  • "Tattoos on This Town", Jason Aldean
  • "Reality", Kenny Chesney
  • "Drink in My Hand", Eric Church
  • "You", Chris Young
Single by a Female "Over You", Miranda Lambert
Single by a Duo/Group "We Owned the Night", Lady Antebellum
Single by a Breakthrough "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", Brantley Gilbert
Single by a New Artist "Wanted", Hunter Hayes
Single by a Vocal Collaboration "Remind Me", Brad Paisley (Duet with Carrie Underwood)
Music Video of the Year "I Don't Want This Night to End", Luke Bryan
Music Video by a Male "I Don't Want This Night to End", Luke Bryan
  • "Alone With You", Jake Owen
  • "God Gave Me You", Blake Shelton
  • "For You", Keith Urban
  • "You", Chris Young
Music Video by a Female "Over You", Miranda Lambert
  • "My Heart Can't Tell You No, Sara Evans
  • "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", Martina McBrid
  • "Ours", Taylor Swift
  • "Good Girl", Carrie Underwood
Music Video by a Duo/Group/Collaboration "Pontoon", Little Big Town
Music Video by a New Artist "Wanted", Hunter Hayes
Song of the Year "Springsteen", (Eric Church, Jeff Hyde & Ryan Tyndell) - Eric Church
Touring Artist of the Year Jason Aldean
  • Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw
  • Eric Church
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Brad Paisley

2013
Category Winner [8] Nominees
Artist of the Year Luke Bryan
Male Artist of the Year Luke Bryan
Female Artist of the Year Miranda Lambert
Duo/Group of the Year Lady Antebellum
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Scotty McCreery
New Artist of the Year Florida Georgia Line
Album of the Year Based on a True Story..., Blake Shelton
Single of the Year "Cruise", Florida Georgia Line
Single by a Male "Sure Be Cool If You Did", Blake Shelton
Single by a Female "Mama's Broken Heart", Miranda Lambert
Single by a Duo/Group "Downtown", Lady Antebellum
Single by a Breakthrough "I Drive Your Truck", Lee Brice
Single by a New Artist "Cruise, Florida Georgia Line
Single by a Vocal Collaboration "Highway Don't Care", Tim McGraw feat Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
Great American Country - Music Video of the Year "Sure Be Cool If You Did", Blake Shelton
  • "Better Dig Two", The Band Perry
  • "Cruise", Florida Georgia Line
  • "Tornado", Little Big Town
  • "Begin Again", Taylor Swift
Music Video by a Male "Sure Be Cool If You Did, Blake Shelton
  • "Take a Little Ride", Jason Aldean
  • "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)", Gary Allan
  • "One of Those Nights", Tim McGraw
  • "Wagon Wheel", Darius Rucker
Music Video by a Female Artist "Blown Away", Carrie Underwood
Music Video by a Duo/Group/Collaboration "Highway Don't Care", Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
  • "Better Dig Two", The Band Perry
  • "Tornado", Little Big Town
  • "Come Wake Me Up", Rascal Flatts
  • "If I Didn't Have You", Thompson Square
Music Video by a New Artist "Cruise", Florida Georgia Line
Song of the Year "Highway Don't Care", (Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Brad Warren & Brett Warren) - Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
Touring Artist of the Year Luke Bryan
  • Jason Aldean
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Brad Paisley
  • Rascal Flatts
  • George Strait
  • Taylor Swift
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Zac Brown Band
Worldwide Artist Taylor Swift

Most wins

The artist who has won the most ACAs is Carrie Underwood with 12 (6 in 2010, 3 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 1 in 2013). Luke Bryan has the most for a Male artist with 10 (7 in 2012, 3 in 2013). Lady Antebellum has the most for a group with 9 (4 in 2010, 1 in 2011, 2 in 2012, 2 in 2013). In 2012, Luke Bryan won 7 Awards, including Artist of the year, the most wins in a single ceremony. He passed Jason Aldean with 7.

References
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  4. Sasha Pearl-Raver (2010-10-18). "Introducing the American Country Awards: Meet the ACA nominees". sheknows.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
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