2013 ACM Awards Nominations: Country Stars React
Following the announcement, many Country stars took to Twitter and Facebook to express their excitement and gratitude. See what they had to say below…
“I really feel like I’m part of the family now. It’s such an honor to have the most amazing fans and now this incredible country music community think my music is worthy of these nominations. With ‘Wanted’ being nominated for a GRAMMY and now the ACM’s – it blows my mind, what a way to kick off the year!!” – Hunter Hayes
“ACM’s! I’m so happy to be nominated! The butterflies are always there when the names are being announced. I feel so blessed. Celebrating!” – Miranda Lambert
“Holy sh*t y’all! I am speechless and so thankful. As a newcomer it’s an honor to be included in such a talented group of ladies.” – Kacey Musgraves
“We used to tell each other how fun it would be one day to actually attend an award show. This last year has been a whirlwind and we’ve had the opportunity to go to a few. With that said, we never dreamed we would win an award or receive multiple nominations. This is an unbelievable honor!” – Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley
“Thank you to our fans for letting us play for you out on the road and giving back in such a cool way. This award and these nominations couldn’t have happened without you!” – Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard
“Earlier this year I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the ACM Honors event at the Ryman in Nashville, alongside some of my greatest musical influences. Now to receive this nomination and know that I’ll get to spend even more time in Vegas with fans, friends, Country radio and the awesome ACM team, I’m truly honored.” – Will Hoge
“Awesome!! Congrats to all the nominees, & thank you for the @ACMawards vocal group nom!” – The Band Perry
“So grateful for the 5 Academy of Country Music Awards nominations I got today. And happy that it’s the 13th. And thankful for you.” – Taylor Swift
“I can’t believe I’m up against my fiancé and my friends Florida Georgia line for overall new artist! I love them both! So honored to be in a category with them! Holy crap I just can’t believe I won new female!!!!!! I seriously love y’all!” – Jana Kramer
“BG NATION …. you guys are absolutely amazing. We never could have done it without you. Thank you SO MUCH for hanging in there and voting every day….Now we just have to take home the big one….THIS IS AWESOME…. HELL YEA” – Brantley Gilbert
“Humbled this a.m. to hear we have 4 #ACM nominations! #loveourfans #couldthisweekgetanybetter” – Little Big Town
“Very humbled and thankful for the @ACM nomination!!!” – David Nail
“Thank y’all so much for my ACM – Academy of Country Music award nominations. I couldn’t do this without the support of my fans.” – Luke Bryan
“Proud to be nominated for “best duo” with my bud @bigkennytv this year for the ACM’s!” – John Rich
The ACM Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
