BMI Country Stars & Songwriters Win 89% of 2012 ACM Awards

Posted in News on April 2, 2012
Taylor Swift celebrates her second consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year win.
Taylor Swift celebrates her second consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year win. Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terril

BMI’s country vanguard ruled the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards, taking home a jaw-dropping 89% of the year’s trophies. The wins reflect the unparalleled strength of BMI’s country repertoire, home to the genre’s biggest crossover stars, groundbreaking songwriters and icons.

Taylor Swift earned her second consecutive Entertainer of the Year title. She is the youngest woman ever to win the top prize, which is now determined by fan voting.

Miranda Lambert scored two record-breaking wins: her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year trophy as well as her third consecutive Album of the Year win for Four the Record, the second of which makes her the only woman in history to ever claim the honor three albums in a row.

“Crazy Girl” earned Song of the Year honors for its all-BMI team, songwriters Liz Rose and Lee Brice, and recording artists the Eli Young Band.

Jason Aldean also enjoyed a big night, garnering two awards for “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” which claimed Single Record and Vocal Event of the Year.

Ceremony host Blake Shelton charmed the crowd and took home his first-ever ACM Male Vocalist of the Year crown.

Lady Antebellum clinched Vocal Group of the Year – their third consecutive win in the category – while breakout pair Thompson Square claimed their very first ACM Award for Vocal Duo of the Year.

Songwriter of the Year went to frequent chart-topper Dallas Davidson, while Toby Keith scored Video of the Year for fan favorite “Red Solo Cup.”

For more information on the 2012 ACM Awards, please visit www.acmcountry.com.

2012 Academy of Country Music Awards
BMI Winners

Entertainer of the Year
Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the year
Blake Shelton

Female Vocalist of the year
Miranda Lambert

Vocal Duo of the Year
Thompson Square

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum

Album of the Year [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Four the Record
Miranda Lambert (RCA)

Single Record of the Year [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
“Don’t You Wanna Stay”
Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records)

Song of the Year [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)] “Crazy Girl”
Eli Young Band
Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose
Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree
Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)

Video of the Year [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
“Red Solo Cup”
Toby Keith

Vocal Event of the Year [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
“Don’t You Wanna Stay”
Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records)

Songwriter of the Year
Dallas Davidson

Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist (MBI) Awards

Audio Engineer of the Year
Justin Niebank

Percussionist/Drummer of the Year
Shannon Forrest

Fiddle Player of the Year
Stuart Duncan

Guitarist of the Year
Kenny Greenberg

Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year
John Hobbs

Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year
Aubrey Haynie

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