| Academy of Country Music Award for Male Artist of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Country Music |
| First awarded | 1966 |
| Currently held by | Morgan Wallen (58th) |
This article lists the winners and nominees for the Academy of Country Music's Male Artist of the Year. The award was first given in 1966, entitled Top Male Vocalist. The following is the list of winners, with the year representing the nominated work. [1] [2]
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