Entertainer of the Year:
- Jason Aldean
- Kenny Chesney
- Brad Paisley
- Blake Shelton
- Taylor Swift
Female Vocalist of the Year:
- Kelly Clarkson
- Miranda Lambert
- Martina McBride
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year:
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Blake Shelton
- Keith Urban
New Artist of the Year:
- Lee Brice
- Brantley Gilbert
- Hunter Hayes
- Love and Theft
- Thompson Square
Vocal Group of the Year:
- Eli Young Band
- Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- The Band Perry
- Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Big & Rich
- Love and Theft
- Sugarland
- The Civil Wars
- Thompson Square
Single of the Year:
- “Dirt Road Anthem“ Jason Aldean
- “God Gave Me You” Blake Shelton
- “Home” Dierks Bentley
- “Pontoon” Little Big Town
- “Springsteen” Eric Church
Album of the Year:
- Chief Eric Church
- Four the Record Miranda Lambert
- Home Dierks Bentley
- Own The Night Lady Antebellum
- Tailgates & Tanlines Luke Bryan
Song of the Year:
- “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
- “God Gave Me You” Dave Barnes
- “Home” Dan Wilson, Brett Beavers, and Dierks Bentley
- “Over You” Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
- “Springsteen” Eric Church, Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde
Musical Event of the Year:
- “Dixie Highway” Alan Jackson featuring Zac Brown
- “Feel Like A Rock Star” Kenny Chesney (duet with Tim McGraw)
- “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” Willie Nelson with Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, and Jamey Johnson
- “Safe & Sound” Taylor Swift (featuring the Civil Wars)
- “Stuck on You” Lionel Richie (with Darius Rucker)
Music Video of the Year:
- “Come Over” Kenny Chesney
- “Over You” Miranda Lambert
- “Pontoon“ Little Big Town
- “Red Solo Cup” Toby Keith
- “Springsteen” Eric Church
Musician of the Year:
- Sam Bush- Mandolin
- Paul Franklin- Steel Guitar
- Dann Huff- Guitar
- Brent Mason- Guitar
- Mac McAnally- Guitar