About The Show
Voted on annually by the members of the Academy of Country Music, these awards showcase the very best talent in the country music genre. Your favorite country stars are sure to be out in full force.
Date: May 16, 2005
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Album Of The Year
Audio Engineer Of The Year
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Winner:
Justin Niebank - Steve Marcantonio
- Julian King
- Gary Paczoza
- Chuck Ainlay
Entertainer Of The Year
Jim Reeves Memorial Award
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Winner:
Louise Scruggs
On-air Personality Of The Year - Major Market
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Winner:
Gerry House & The House Foundation - Kevin Freeman
- Lisa Dent
- Mudflap
- Kelly
- Jonathan
- JD Cannon
- Jim Denny
- Deborah Honeycutt
On-air Personality Of The Year - Medium Market
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Winner:
Scott Innes - Tim Fox
- Tracy Berry
- Mark Ericson
- Gunner
- Buzz Jackson
- Danielle Carrier
- Bill Barrett
On-air Personality Of The Year - National
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Winner:
Blair Garner - Lia Knight
- Jon Anthony
- Darren Tandy
- Danny Wright
On-air Personality Of The Year - Small Market
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Winner:
Becky & Brad - Marty McFly & Stew James
- Carrie & Uncle
- Buddy Baron & Allyson Scott
Producer Of The Year
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Winner:
Buddy Cannon - Mark Bright
- Frank Rogers
- Dann Huff
- Byron Gallimore
Promoter Of The Year
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Winner:
Louis Messina - Mike Smardak
- Gary Marx
- Brad Garrett
- Ben Farrell
Song Of The Year
Tex Ritter Award
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Winner:
Walk the Line
The Home Depot Humanitarian Award
Top Bass Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Michael Rhodes - Mike Brignardello
- Larry Paxton
- Jimmy Lee Sloas
- David Hungate
Top Female Vocalist
Top Fiddle Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Jonathan Yudkin - Rob Hajacos
- Larry Franklin
- Aubrey Haynie
- Glen Duncan
Top Guitar Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Pat Buchanan - Tom Bukovac
- Richard Bennett
- J.T. Corenflos
- Kenny Greenberg
Top Male Vocalist
Top New Female Vocalist
Top New Male Vocalist
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group
Top Percussionist/drummer Of The Year
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Winner:
Shannon Forrest - Steve Brewster
- Paul Leim
- Greg Morrow
- Chad Cromwell
Top Piano/keyboards Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Mike Rojas - Reese Wynans
- Michael Omartian
- Jim Brown
- Gordon Mote
Top Specialty Instrument Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Brian Sutton - Rob Ickes
- Jim Horn
- Jim Hoke
- Eric Darken
Top Steel Guitar Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Paul Franklin - Sonny Garrish
- Russ Pahl
- John Hughey
- Mike Johnson
Top Vocal Duo
Top Vocal Group
Vocal Event Of The Year
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Winner: Dolly Parton
When I Get Where I'm Going
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Winner: Brad Paisley
When I Get Where I'm Going
- Tim McGraw Like We Never Loved At All
- Jennifer Nettles Who Says You Can't Go Home
- Faith Hill Like We Never Loved at All
- Cowboy Troy I Play Chicken With The Train
- Bon Jovi Who Says You Can't Go Home?
- Big & Rich I Play Chicken With The Train