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The ACM Awards are Sunday night at 8pm on CBS-TV, WRGB Channel 6 locally.

Despite the accuracy (or lack of accuracy) of these predictions for the 2013 ACM Awards, one thing is certain: one group of country fans will be ecstatic come Monday morning, while another will be furious that their favorite wasn't recognized for his or her talent and achievements. Only one out of every group of five can take the trophy for Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist and the other

There's some big excitement surrounding the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards! From hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan to the George Strait and Garth Brooks tribute to Dick Clark, it seems that everyone can't wait for this big night of music.

Luke Bryan is bigger than ever, with four ACM Awards nominations and a super successful Dirt Road Diaries Tour, but even the biggest stars have a case of nerves. In fact, when he was asked to step into the iconic Reba McEntire's shoes of co-hosting the ACMs, he almost turned down the offer.

Blake Shelton is not a shy person. Nowhere close, and he always speaks his mind. When it comes to the ACM Awards he is speaking loudly.

Brantley Gilbert has an top 15 hit on his hands with "More Than Miles", Engaged to Jana Kramer and is up for a ACM. so of course he calls the Sean and Richie show for a quick chat.

Kacey Musgraves is gaining a lot of attention with the recent release of her Mercury Records debut album, 'Merry Go Round.' In fact, she seems to be taking the country music world by storm, as she's garnered two 2013 ACM Nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year.

The 2013 ACMs just wouldn't be complete without performances from the hottest names in country music, and the Academy of Country Music has just announced new additions to the exciting performance lineup, including Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift.

Country's funny men Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are set to co-host the ACM Awards this year, and the duo good-humoredly admit that so far, preparations for the gig haven't been quite as smooth as they might wish -- partly because they're so busy with their separate careers.

While country phenomenon Hunter Hayes may only be 21 years old, he's making a huge splash on the country music scene. The three-time Grammy nominated musician has just garnered six Academy of Country Music Award nominations, becoming the second-most nominated artist this year, right behind Eric Church.

Nominees for the 2013 ACM Awards were announced Wednesday morning during a digital press conference at the ACM Facebook and Twitter pages. Eric Church leads his country peers with seven nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. It's up to fans to decide who will be named Entertainer of the Year. Five artists -- including both ACM hosts -- are up for a chance to win th

Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are among the first artists to be confirmed for the 2013 CMA Fest, which is set to invade the streets of downtown Nashville on June 6-9.