37th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
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Date | May 22, 2002 |
Location | Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, California |
Hosted by | Reba McEntire |
Most awards | Brooks & Dunn Alan Jackson (3) |
Most nominations | Brooks & Dunn Toby Keith (5 each) |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | CBS |
The 37th Academy of Country Music Awards were held on May 22, 2002 at for the first time was held at the Universal Amphitheatre, in Los Angeles, California . The ceremony was hosted by ACM Award winner, Reba McEntire. This would be the final ceremony to be held at the Universal Amphitheatre.
Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]
Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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Top Female Vocalist of the Year | Top Male Vocalist of the Year |
Top Vocal Group of the Year | Top Vocal Duo of the Year |
Single Record of the Year | Song of the Year |
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Top New Male Vocalist | Top New Female Vocalist |
Top New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year | Video of the Year |
Vocal Event of the Year | |
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