Emerging Artist Stage performer Lady Antebellum is in the running for the Top New Duo or Vocal Group award, while Kellie Pickler, who will bring her "Red High Heels" to Winstock Saturday, June 14, is up for the Top New Female Vocalist award.
“This is really awesome," Pickler said in response to her award nomination. "A few years ago when I was a roller skating waitress at Sonic, I was never nominated as employee of the month, but maybe that was because I spilled a lot of the food on the cars. Now, I’m doing what I love and to get recognized for it is even more special.”
Rodney Atkins, who performed at Winstock last year, received six nominations - second only behind Kenny Chesney, who is up for 11 awards. Miranda Lambert, who also performed at Winstock 2007, received three nominations, as well.
The Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. on CBS. Check local listings for more details.
For more information on the ACM Awards, visit
www.acmcountry.com/content/index.php
The 15th annual Winstock Country Music Festival will take place at the festival grounds in Winsted, Minnesota Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, 2008. Visit WinstockFestival.com for more information and to order tickets.
