Many of the artists on the Country Thunder lineup are nominated for Academy of Country Music Awards, to be doled out at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 18. The 45th annual awards show will be broadcast on CBS.
• Keith Urban: Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist.
• Miranda Lambert: Top Female Vocalist, Album ("Revolution"), Single, Song and Video ("White Liar").
• Randy Rogers Band: Top Vocal Group.
• Gloriana: Top New Vocal Group.
• Randy Houser: Video of the Year ("Boots On").
• Luke Bryan: Top New Solo Vocalist.

