Eli Young Band, “Even if It Breaks Your Heart” – written by Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You” – written by Dave Barnes
Dierks Bentley, “Home” – written by Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers
*Miranda Lambert, “Over You” – written by Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton – WINNERS
Eric Church, “Springsteen” – written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell

Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)

Jason Aldean, “Dirt Road Anthem”
Blake Shelton, “God Gave Me You”
Dierks Bentley, “Home”
*Little Big Town, “Pontoon” – WINNERS
Eric Church, “Springsteen”

Musical Event of the Year

“Dixie Highway,” Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band
*”Feel Like a Rock Star,” Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw – WINNERS
“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” Willie Nelson featuring Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson
“Safe and Sound,” Taylor Swift featuring the Civil Wars
“Stuck on You,” Lionel Richie and Darius Rucker

Music Video of the Year

Eric Church, “Springsteen”
Kenny Chesney, “Come Over”
Miranda Lambert, “Over You”
Little Big Town, “Pontoon”
*Toby Keith, “Red Solo Cup” – WINNERS

Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
*Mac McAnally – WINNER