Time to grab a cowboy hat and buckle up for a wild ride! One of the biggest nights in country music is just a two-step away; this Sunday country music fans across the country will gather round to watch the Academy of Country Music Awards. The highly anticipated event will host country music’s biggest stars, alongside some promising up-and-coming new artists, to honor this year in country music.
Who will take home the big awards of the night? YouTube has predicted who will be the winners at this year’s ACM’s based on YouTube video view counts for each of the nominees. See below for predictions on who will take home the awards on Sunday night.
YouTube ACM Award Predictions
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Bryan
https://www.youtube.com/user/LukeBryan
Female Vocalist of the Year
Carrie Underwood
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBxZZfQ8R2xtk0YEU1d8l4Q
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdXkstc8jFC3zpMYdEz_zA
Vocal Duo of the Year
Florida Georgia Line
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRlwyGpIzfhZ6Rdj8mAVyEQ
Vocal Group of the Year
Little Big Town
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtphRK-UT2pm4oPNy3GeGQ
Song of the Year
“Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt
Single Record of the Year
“Body Like A Back Road,” Sam Hunt
Vocal Event of the Year
Kane Brown Featuring Lauren Alaina – “What Ifs”
Video of the Year
Dierks Bentley – “Black”
*Methodology: US YouTube Music Insights data throughout the eligibility period (November 24, 2016 through December 31, 2017). View counts include official videos, lyric videos, remixes, art tracks and fan uploads. Best New Video calculations are based on the official music video US view counts during the eligibility period.