Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley scored single and vocal duo of the year. Their quick tally was more proof the so-called bro country movement is the sound of the moment in mainstream country. The duo kicked off the show by performing a fist-pumping medley with Luke Bryan and very quickly returned to the stage to take the trophy for single of the year for their “Cruise” remix featuring Nelly. They also played the new song “Round Here.”
“It’s been a constant thing all year — we’ve been trying to wrap our minds around what’s going on,” Hubbard said backstage. “It’s been a dream come true for us and a huge blessing for us and something we could have never imagined.”
Hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley got the show going on a jovial note as they took the stage with their opening skit, first joking about feuds in music. They also skewered the Affordable Care Act to a Nashville audience that roared with approval. They also brought out the guys from the hit show “Duck Dynasty” and parodied Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”
*Single of the year *
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line
*Duo of the year *
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line
*Best New Artist *
Kacey Musgraves
*Song of the year *
“I’d Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Music video of the year
“Highway Don’t Care” – Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw
*Music event of the year *
“Highway Don’t Care” – Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw
*Vocal group of the year *
Little Big Town
Album of the year
“Based on a True Story” – Blake Shelton
*Lifetime achievement award *
Kenny Rogers
Female vocalist of the year
Miranda Lambert
*Entertainer of the year *
George Strait
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