2012 Country Music Association Awards

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Network ABC Other ceremonies 2011, 2013		Date 9 November 2012
Hosted by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood Location Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

The 2012 Country Music Association Awards is a music award ceremony that was held on November 9, 2012, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. It aired live on ABC at 8:00/7:00 PM Central. The show was hosted by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood.

Eric Church led the nominations with 5, followed by Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert who had 4 each. Blake Shelton was the night's big winner, taking home entertainer of the year, male vocalist of the year and song of the year. Hunter Hayes won New Artist of the Year, and Eric Church took home Album of the Year.

The International Artist Achievement Award was awarded to Lady Antebellum for spreading the awareness & appreciation for country music worldwide. It was their first win in this category.

Jason Aldean featuring Luke Bryan & Eric Church — "The Only Way I Know"

Tim McGraw — "One of Those Nights"

Miranda Lambert — "Fastest Girl in Town"

Zac Brown Band — "Goodbye in Her Eyes"

Dierks Bentley — "Tip It On Back"

Eli Young Band — "Even If It Breaks Your Heart"

Eric Church — "Springsteen"

Little Big Town — "Pontoon"

Luke Bryan — "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"

Taylor Swift — "Begin Again"

Hunter Hayes — "Wanted"

Keith Urban & Zac Brown Band — "Georgia Woods"

Faith Hill — "American Heart

Brad Paisley — "Southern Comfort Zone"

Brantley Gilbert — "Country Must Be Country Wide"

Jason Aldean — "Take a Little Ride"

Carrie Underwood — "Blown Away"

Kelly Clarkson featuring Vince Gill — "Don't Rush"

Kenny Chesney — "Come Over"

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold.

References

2012 Country Music Association Awards Wikipedia

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