46th Annual CMA Awards: The Show, The Winners

 Top acts like  Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Lifetime Achievement honoree Willie Nelson all took the stage for fabulous performances while Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert once again nabbed Male and Female Vocalist of the Year honors, respectively.With stars like Hayden Panettiere, Tim Allen, Jana Kramer, Lisa Marie Presley and a buzzed Kellie Pickler among those doling out the hardware, the grand prize of Entertainer of the Year ended up being doted upon Mr Shelton – whose illustrious night also included Song of the Year accolades for his joint effort with Lambert in recognition of their hit single titled “Over You.”

Along with video and photos from the country showcase, the complete list of 2012 CMA Awards winners is as follows :

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
WINNER: Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelly Clarkson
WINNER: Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
WINNER: Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Lee Brice
Brantley Gilbert
WINNER: Hunter Hayes
Love and Theft
Thompson Square

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
WINNER: Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Bog and Rich
Love and Theft
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
WINNER: Thompson Square

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Dirt Road Anthem” Jason Aldean
“God Gave Me You” Blake Shelton
“Home” Dierks Bentley
WINNER: “Pontoon” Little Big Town
“Springsteen” Eric Church

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
WINNER: “Chief”/Eric Church
“Four the Record”/Miranda Lambert
“Home”/Dierks Bentley
“Own the Night”/Lady Antebellum
“Tailgates and Tanlines”/Luke Bryan

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” Will Hoge and Eric Paslay
“God Gave Me You” Dave Barnes
“Home” Dan Wilson, Brett Beavers, and Dierks Bentley
WINNER: “Over You” Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
“Springsteen” Eric Church, Ryan Tyndell, and Jeff Hyde

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Dixie Highway” Alan Jackson featuring Zac Brown
WINNER: “Feel Like A Rock Star” Kenny Chesney (duet with Tim McGraw)
“Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die” Willie Nelson with Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson
“Safe & Sound” Taylor Swift (featuring The Civil Wars)
“Stuck On You” Lionel Richie (with Darius Rucker)

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Come Over” Kenny Chesney
“Over You” Miranda Lambert
“Pontoon” Little Big Town
WINNER: “Red Solo Cup” Toby Keith
“Springsteen” Eric Church

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Sam Bush Mandolin
Paul Franklin Steel Guitar
Dann Huff Guitar
Brent Mason Guitar
WINNER: Mac McAnally Guitar

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Willie Nelson