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The 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) nominees have been announced, showcasing a diverse range of talent in the country music industry. 

The coveted Entertainer of the Year category features Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson, highlighting the exceptional performances and impact these artists have had on the genre.

In the Female Artist of the Year category, Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Kacey Musgraves, and Lainey Wilson are recognized for their outstanding contributions to country music. 

Similarly, the Male Artist of the Year category includes Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Morgan Wallen, acknowledging their influence and talent in the industry.

The Duo of the Year category features Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Maddie & Tae, and The War And Treaty, showcasing the best of collaborative efforts in country music. 

The Group of the Year nominees include Flatland Cavalry, Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, and Zac Brown Band.

In the New Female Artist of the Year category, artists like Kassi Ashton, Ashley Cooke, Hannah Ellis, Kylie Morgan, and Megan Moroney are recognized for their promising talent and potential in the industry. 

Similarly, the New Male Artist of the Year category includes ERNEST, Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Scott, Conner Smith and Nate Smith, showing off the emerging stars in country music.

The Album of the Year category recognizes outstanding albums in country music, with nominees like "Gettin' Old" by Luke Combs, "Higher" by Chris Stapleton, "Leather" by Cody Johnson, "One Thing At A Time" by Morgan Wallen, and "Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good)" by Kelsea Ballerini.

Additionally, the Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Event of the Year, Visual Media of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year categories honor the best in country music. 

The ACM Awards ceremony promises to be a celebration of country music's finest, recognizing the artists, songwriters, and industry professionals who have made a significant impact in the past year.

The ACM Awards event will air exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT.

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