51st Academy of Country Music Awards
The 51st Academy of Country Music Awards were held on April 3, 2016, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nominations for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards were announced on February 1, 2016. Luke Bryan returned to host for his fourth consecutive year, with Dierks Bentley as his cohost for the first time.
| 51st Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date | April 3, 2016 |
| Location | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Hosted by | |
| Most awards | Chris Stapleton (4) |
| Most nominations | Eric Church Chris Stapleton (5 each) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
Background
Previously, some categories including Entertainer of the Year, New Male Vocalist of the Year, New Female Vocalist of the Year, and New Duo or Group of the Year were voted directly by fans. Beginning with the 2016 awards show, these became incorporated into a professional membership voting process.[1] Luke Bryan returned to host the show for his fourth consecutive year, with Dierks Bentley as his co-host.
Winners and nominees
The winners are shown in bold.[2]
Performances
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Luke Bryan | "Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day" |
| Blake Shelton | "Came Here to Forget" |
| Old Dominion | "Snapback" |
| Kenny Chesney | "Noise" |
| Chris Young & Cassadee Pope | "Think of You" |
| Eric Church | "Record Year" |
| Dierks Bentley | "Somewhere on a Beach" |
| Cam | "Burning House" |
| Jason Aldean | "Lights Come On" |
| Cole Swindell | "You Should Be Here" |
| Brett Eldredge | "Drunk on Your Love" |
| Keith Urban | "Wasted Time" |
| Little Big Town and Trombone Shorty | "Stay All Night" |
| Kelsea Ballerini feat. Nick Jonas | "Peter Pan" |
| Tim McGraw | "Humble and Kind" |
| Charles Kelley | "Lonely Girl" |
| Carrie Underwood | "Church Bells" |
| Sam Hunt | "Make You Miss Me" |
| Thomas Rhett | "Die a Happy Man" |
| Miranda Lambert feat. Billy Gibbons & Keith Urban | "Tush" |
| Dolly Parton and Katy Perry | "Coat of Many Colors", "Jolene", "9 to 5" |
| Florida Georgia Line | "Confession" |
| Chris Stapleton | "Fire Away" |
References
- "Nominations Announced for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards". The Academy of Country Music. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Winners Announced for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards
- "Final Performers and Presenters Announced for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards". The Academy of Country Music. April 1, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- Stefano, Angela (April 4, 2016). "2016 ACM Awards Performances — Full List". The Boot. Taste of Country Network. Retrieved April 5, 2016.