The ACM Awards are coming up, so that means I need to make my picks for who I think SHOULD win these awards. Enjoy!
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney- he always wins...and I get tired of it
Brad Paisley- My current favorite male artist, but i have yet to see him in concert. That will change this July!
George Strait- hoping to see him in concert in a couple months
Keith Urban
Carrie Underwood- WINNER!!! YES!!! i saw her twice last year in concert and she was just phenomenal. I really don't think she stands a chance because females RARELY even get nominated for this award. But she definitely puts a on a show worthy of the award!
Album of the Year
Jamey Johnson- That Lonesome Song
Montgomery Gentry- Back When I Knew It All
George Strait- Troubadour
Taylor Swift- Fearless- WINNER I was really disappointed with this CD. Hopefully she realizes that she doesn't have the voice for pop music and her next album goes back to her country roots
Carrie Underwood- Carnival Ride- this album was strong from beginning to end, which is rare these days. This one is better song for song than her first album which was extremely successful
Top Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley- WINNER! he's had 10 #1 songs in a row and they just keep getting better and better. I don't know how he does it, but he never disappoints!
George Strait
Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert- I've really become a big fan of hers lately, but she's still not in Carrie's league
Heidi Newfield
Taylor Swift- may win this based on her pop appeal, but she isn't the best country singer
Carrie Underwood- WINNER nobody even comes close to her vocal ability. But this award isn't a guarantee Lee Ann Womack
Top Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum- my new favorite group! They're gonna be the future of good country music!
Little Big Town- saw them in concert and became a pretty good fan. But Lady A is better
Rascal Flatts- WINNER :( they're NOT country
Randy Rogers Band
the Lost Trailers
Top Vocal Duo
Big & Rich- John Rich is really good solo, but the two of them are on hiatus right now
Brooks & Dunn- They were amazing back in the day, but their new stuff is hit or miss. But no one else here is really worth mentioning
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland- WINNER they will win, but they're soooo annoying
New Artist of the Year
Jake Owen
Julianne Hough- WINNER in terms of looks, I don't believe there's anyone better looking than Julianne! And she has a really good voice to go with her blonde hair and blue eyes :)
Zac Brown Band
Single Record of the Year
"Gunpowder & Lead", Miranda Lambert- love playing this on Rock Band, but not quite up there
"In Color", Jamey Johnson
"Johnny and June", Heidi Newfield
"Waitin' on a Woman", Brad Paisley- This song is simply awesome. This is another example of Brad Paisley at his best. The way he combines humorous yet meaningful and loving lyrics is incredible.
"You're Gonna Miss This", Trace Adkins WINNER
Song of the Year
"I Saw God Today", George Strait- beautiful song, but it doesn't top Brad
"In Color", Jamey Johnson WINNER
"Johnny and June", Heidi Newfield
"Waitin' on a Woman", Brad Paisley- see my comments on the last category
"You're Gonna Miss This", Trace Adkins
Video of the Year
"Johnny and June", Heidi Newfield
"Just a Dream", Carrie Underwood- One of the most emotional and moving songs. The video makes it even more meaningful. I refuse to watch the end of the video. I don't like seeing Carrie crying her eyes out. As soon as I see the guy knock on her door, I change the channel. Perfectly done video!
"Love Story", Taylor Swift- the typical story...song is great, catches on a pop audience and it gets played over and over and over and over again. It was great but got old REAL quick. The video wasn't anything really exciting, especially when compared with the others
"Troubadour", George Strait- this song never did much for me
"Waitin' on a Woman", Brad Paisley- WINNER It killed me to have to go against this song, but the competition was tough. Brad is famous for going all out on his videos and this one wasn't an exception. He brought in Andy Griffith to star in the video with him and it turned out wonderful!
Vocal Event of the Year
"Another Try", Josh Turner Featuring Trisha Yearwood- great song, but never got the attention that it deserves
"Cowgirls Don't Cry", Brooks & Dunn Featuring Reba McEntire
"Down the Road", Kenny Chesney With Mac McAnally
"Life in a Northern Town", Sugarland Featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen- i love Little Big Town but i absolutely HATE this song with a passion!!
"Start a Band", Brad Paisley Duet With Keith Urban- WINNER!! Take the two best guitar players in country music and put them together....you get this song. This song is extremely catchy filled with great guitar playing. This song SHOULD be on Rock Band some day.