We’re gearing up for the first ever broadcast of the American Country Countdown Awards, which will be hosted by superstar duo Florida Georgia Line, and feature performances from acts such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and many more. The ACCAs are based on country music’s longest-running radio countdown show, “American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks,” distributed by the Westwood One division of Cumulus and celebrating its 41st year. Launched in 1973, the radio show now airs on more than 280 radio stations in 155 markets, covering 90% of the country. The two hour show will air live from Nashville, TN, and honor the year’s best country music.
Here are our predictions for who will take home the major awards:
Artist of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Blake Shelton
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Dierks Bentley
Luke Bryan
Randy Houser
Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Danielle Bradbery
Miranda Lambert
Cassadee Pope
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Group/Duo of the Year:
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Zac Brown Band
Album of the Year:
“Crash My Party” – Luke Bryan
“The Outsiders” – Eric Church
“Here’s to the Good Times”- FGL
“Just As I Am” – Brantley Gilbert
“Platinum” – Miranda Lambert
The American Country Countdown Awards will air live on December 15th on FOX.