A&E Academy of Country Music Awards Published on April 2, 2012 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Taylor Swift accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. associated press Miranda Lambert poses backstage with the awards for album of the year for "Four the Record" and female vocalist of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. associated press Blake Shelton accepts the award for male vocalist of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. associated press From left, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, of musical group Lady Antebellum, pose backstage with the award for vocal group of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. associated press Shawna Thompson, left, and Keifer Thompson, of musical group Thompson Square, pose backstage with their awards for vocal duo of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. associated press Scotty McCreery poses backstage with the award for new artist of the year at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Jason Aldean, left, and Kelly Clarkson accept the award for single of the year for "Don't You Wanna Stay" at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. They also won for Vocal Event of the Year with "Don't You Wanna Stay." ASSOCIATED PRESS From left, Jon Jones, Chris Thompson, Mike Eli and James Young, of musical group The Eli Young Band, pose backstage with the award for song of the year for "Crazy Girl" at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. AP Toby Keith performs in the audience at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. He won Video of the Year for "Red Solo Cup." ASSOCIATED PRESS Hosts Blake Shelton, left, and Reba McEntire speak onstage at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Carrie Underwood performs at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Eric Church performs at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Brad Paisley at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Recommended for you Click to comment