Fans are once again getting the chance to pick the Academy of Country Music's Top New Artist. The selection process begins by determining the ACM's Top New Solo Vocalist and Top New Vocal Duo or Group. The winners from these categories will become the nominees for Top New Artist. New Solo Vocalist hopefuls include Eric Church, Easton Corbin, and Randy Houser, while The Band Perry, the JaneDear girls, and Steel Magnolia are each vying for the New Vocal Duo or Group award. The first round of voting begins at VoteACM.com on January 27th at noon Eastern Time, and remains open until noon Eastern time on February 24th. The winners will be announced in March, and fans will be able to start casting ballots for the ACM's Top New Artist on March 11th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Voting will continue for Top New Artist until the ACM Awards broadcast. The winner will be announced during the show.
Nominees in other categories will be revealed in February. The 46th annual ACM Awards will be presented in a ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and air on CBS on April 3rd.
Nominees in the "Top New" Categories for the 46th annual ACM Awards
Top New Solo Vocalist
Eric Church
Easton Corbin
Randy Houser
Top New Vocal Duo or Group
The Band Perry
the JaneDear girls
Steel Magnolia
