| Academy of Country Music Award for Entertainer of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Country Music |
| First award | 1970 |
| Currently held by | Lainey Wilson (60th) |
The Academy of Country Music Award for Entertainer of the Year is the biggest competitive category presented at the Academy of Country Music Awards. [1] The award has been given annually since 1970, and is the final award presented at the ceremony. [2]
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During the 52 nomination years, 60 artists have been nominated for the Entertainer of the Year; 27 of these have won, including co-winners and ties. Of these, Garth Brooks has received the most awards, with six awards out of 13 nominations. The two artists who have won more than three times are Alabama with 5 out of 10 nominations and Kenny Chesney with 5 out of 11. The two artists who have won three times are Carrie Underwood with 3 out of 6 nominations, and Brooks & Dunn with 3 out of 12 nominations. George Strait and Reba McEntire have received the most nominations; Strait won 2 out of 14 nominations and McEntire won 1 out of 9 nominations.
