48th Academy of Country Music Awards

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48th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateApril 7, 2013
Location MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Hosted by Blake Shelton
Luke Bryan
Most awards Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Miranda Lambert
Little Big Town (2 each)
Most nominations Eric Church (6)
Television/radio coverage
Network CBS

The 48th Academy of Country Music Awards were held on April 7, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada. The ceremony was hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan.

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Female Artist of the YearMale Artist of the Year
Vocal Group of the YearVocal Duo of the Year
Single of the YearSong of the Year
Best New Artist of the YearVideo of the Year
Vocal Event of the Year

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References

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