ACM Announces Nominees for ACM Radio Awards Categories
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 11:53am CT |
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 Academy of Country Music |
The Academy of Country Music has announced the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, including double nominations for Elaina Smith, KILT-FM in Houston, KUZZ-FM in Bakersfield, KXKT-FM in Omaha, WBYT-FM in South Bend IN, WMIL-FM in Milwaukee, WQDR-FM in Raleigh, WSIX-FM in Nashville, WXTU-FM in Philadelphia and WYCT-FM in Pensacola FL. Winners of the ACM Radio Awards will be announced ahead of the 58th ACM Awards.
"Country Radio's contribution in furthering the genre, promoting artists, and providing the soundtrack of our daily lives is incredibly impactful," said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. "We're excited to announce the nominees for the ACM Radio Awards and proud to celebrate these champions of the genre."
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Thursday, May 11 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX and will stream live on Prime Video around the globe. The show will give fans in Texas and around the world a nonstop party to celebrate Country Music's biggest stars. Tickets are available to purchase at Seatgeek.
58th ACM Radio Awards nominees are:
National Daily On-Air Personality Of The Year
- Big D, Bubba, Patrick Thomas, Carsen (The Big D & Bubba Show)
- Bobby Bones, Amy, Lunchbox, Producer Eddie, Morgan SZN, Scuba Steve, Mike D, Abby, Pitts, Kevin, and Lauren (The Bobby Bones Show)
- Ania Hammar (Nights with Ania)
- Elaina Smith (Nights with Elaina)
- Shawn Parr (Shawn Parr's Across the Country)
National Weekly On-Air Personality Of The Year - Kix Brooks (American Country Countdown)
- Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase (Crook and Chase Countdown)
- Michael Knox, Shalacy Griffin (Knox Country 360)
- Kelleigh Bannen (Today's Country)
- Elaina Smith (With Elaina)
On-Air Personality Of The Year - Major Market - The Morning Bullpen with George, Mo, and Erik (KILT-FM/Houston)
- "At Work" Show - Michael J (WPOC-FM/Baltimore)
- Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe - J.R. Jaus, Launa Phillips, Kevin Ebel (WQYK-FM/St. Petersburg FL)
- The Andie Summers Show - Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, Shannon Boyle (WXTU-FM/Philadelphia)
- Josh, Rachael & Grunwald in the Morning - Josh Holleman, Rachael Hunter, Steve Grunwald (WYCD-FM/Detroit)
On-Air Personality Of The Year - Large Market - Tim + Chelsea Morning Show (WIRK-FM/West Palm Beach)
- Ridder, Scott, and Shannen (WMIL-FM/Milwaukee)
- The Q Morning Crew - Mike Wheless and Amanda Daughtry (WQDR-FM/Raleigh)
- The Wayne D Show - Wayne D and Tay Hamilton (WSIX-FM/Nashville)
- The Big Dave Show - Big Dave, Stattman and Ashley (WUBE-FM/Cincinnati)
On-Air Personality Of The Year - Medium Market - Brent Michaels (KUZZ-FM/Bakersfield)
- Cliff & Tanya in the Morning - Cliff Dumas and Tanya (KUZZ-FM/Bakersfield)
- Steve & Gina in the Morning - Steve Lundy and Gina Melton (KXKT-FM/Omaha)
- New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody - Nancy Wilson, Aaron Woods (WHKO-FM/Dayton)
- Julie and DJ in the Morning - Julie Kansy, Dale Sellers (WPCV-FM/Lakeland, FL)
On-Air Personality Of The Year - Small Market - Deb Miles (WBYT-FM/South Bend, IN)
- Steve & Tiffany in the Morning - Steve Waters and Tiffany Kay (WFLS-FM/Fredericksburg, VA_
- Kicks Morning Crew - Sean Lamb and Dave Patrick (WQLK-FM/Richmond, IN)
- Morning Air Show - Steve Stroud, Ben Walker, and Nikki Thomas (WXBQ-FM/Bristol, VA)
- Cat Pak Morning Show - Brent Lane and Mel McCrae (WYCT-FM/Pensacola, FL)
Radio Station Of The Year - Major Market - KILT-FM/Houston
- KKBQ-FM/Houston
- KMLE-FM/Phoenix
- KSCS-FM/Dallas-Fort Worth
- WXTU-FM/Philadelphia
Radio Station Of The Year - Large Market - KFRG-FM/San Bernardino
- KSOP-FM/Salt Lake City
- WKDF-FM/Nashville
- WMIL-FM/Milwaukee
- WPGB-FM/Pittsburgh
- WQDR-FM/Raleigh
- WSIX-FM/Nashville
Radio Station Of The Year - Medium Market - KIIM-FM/Tucson
- KSKS-FM/Fresno
- KXKT-FM/Omaha
- WIVK-FM/Knoxville
- WQMX-FM/Akron
- WUSY-FM/Chattanooga
Radio Station Of The Year - Small Market - WAYZ-FM/Harrisburg, PA
- WBYT-FM/South Bend, IN
- WCOW-FM/Tomah-La Crosse, WI
- WXFL-FM/Florence, AL
- WYCT-FM/Pensacola, FL
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor is executive producer of the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Damon Whiteside is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.
