The 51st Academy of Country Music Awards were held on April 3, 2016, at the MGM Grand in

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. Nominations for the 51st

Academy of Country Music Awards The Academy of Country Music Awards, also known as the ACM Awards, were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a major organization. The academy ...

were announced on February 1, 2016.

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returned to host for his fourth consecutive year, with

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as his cohost for the first time.

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.

returned to host the show for his fourth consecutive year, with

as his co-host.

Winners and nominees

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Performances

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References

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