February 11, 2009 - Brad Paisley and Heidi Newfield pulled in the largest haul of nominations as the Academy of Country Music revealed contenders for its April awards ceremony.
October 31, 2008 - The Academy of Country Music is honoring George Strait April 6 as the Artist of the Decade during a presentation at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to a press release. The presentation marks the first time the Artist of the Decade award will be delivered during its own televised event.
March 4, 2008 - Kenny Chesney grabbed a whopping 11 nominations--almost doubling his nearest competition--for the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards.
March 5, 2007 - Veteran country star George Strait has been nominated for eight 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards, more than any other solo performer,
May 24, 2006 - Kenny Chesney took the top honor at last night's (5/23) Academy of Country Music Awards, but fellow country superstar Brad Paisley was the one who had racked up the most trophies by night's end.
March 3, 2005 - Tim McGraw is vying for six 2005 Academy of Country Music Awards--more than any other artist--while Toby Keith is nominated for his third consecutive Entertainer of the Year award.
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