40th Academy of Country Music Awards

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40th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateMay 17, 2005
Location Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Hosted byVarious
Most awards Alison Krauss
Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
Gretchen Wilson (2 each)
Most nominations Kenny Chesney
Tim McGraw
Keith Urban
Gretchen Wilson (5 each)
Television/radio coverage
Network CBS
  39th  · ACM ·  41st  

The 40th Academy of Country Music Awards were held on May 17, 2005 at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Paradise, Nevada.

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold. [1] [2]

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Top Female Vocalist of the YearTop Male Vocalist of the Year
Top Vocal Group of the YearTop Vocal Duo of the Year
Single Record of the YearSong of the Year
Top New Artist of the YearVideo of the Year
Vocal Event of the Year

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References

  1. "2005 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  2. "2005 Academy of Country Music Awards Winners". ACountry. 2005-05-18. Retrieved 2021-02-27.