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.
Host: Reba McEntire
Date: May 22, 2006
City: Las Vegas
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Album Of The Year
Audio Engineer Of The Year
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Winner:
Steve Marcantonio - Jeff Balding
- Jason Lehning
- Tony Castle
- Neal Cappelino
Career Achievement Award
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Winner:
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
Don Romeo Talent Buyer Of The Year
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Winner:
Bill Magann Variety Attractions - RJ Kaltenbach Klein's Attractions, Inc.
- Brad Coombs Meridian Entertainment
- Gary Osier Gary Osier Presents
- Terrye Seigel Terrye Seigel Productions
Drummer Of The Year
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Winner:
Eddie Bayers - Lonnie Wilson
- Greg Morrow
- Chris McHugh
- Chad Cromwell
Entertainer Of The Year
Jim Reeves Memorial Award
Mae Boren Axton Award
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Winner:
Jack Lameier
On-air Personality Of The Year - Major Market
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Winner:
Jim, Deb, and Kevin - Randy and Dave
- Tim Hattick & Willy D. Loon
- Edwards & Lee
- Pat James and Cornbread
On-air Personality Of The Year - Medium Market
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Winner:
Charlie James and Pam Wilder - Brian Gary and Todd Harding
- Dawson, Kristine, & Levi
- Broadway
- Ron Bee and Becky Palmer
On-air Personality Of The Year - National
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Winner:
Mike Lawrence and Dana Carole - McFly and the Ride Home with Marty McFly and Stewart James
- Barry Kent, Bobbie Ashley, and Frank Rush
- Gator & The Styckman
- Paul Dupuis and J.R. Mitchell
Producer Of The Year
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Winner:
Dann Huff - Mark Wright
- Keith Stegall
- Richard Bennett
- Mark Bright
Promoter Of The Year
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Winner:
Mike Smardak Outback Concerts of TN, Inc. - Brian Martin Brian Martin Productions
- Ron Sakamoto Gold and Gold Productions
- Brad Garrett Police Productions
- Ben Ferrell Varnell Enterprises
Song Of The Year
The Home Depot Humanitarian Award
Top Bass Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Glenn Worf - Alison Prestwood
- Larry Paxton
- Kevin Grant
- Mike Brignardello
Top Female Vocalist
Top Fiddle Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Aubrey Haynie - Joe Spivey
- Larry Franklin
- Glen Duncan
- Stuar Duncan
Top Guitar Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Brent Mason - John Willis
- Kenny Greenberg
- J.T. Corenflos
- Tom Bukavoc
Top Male Vocalist
Top New Female Vocalist
Top New Male Vocalist
Top New Vocal Duo Or Group
Top Piano/keyboard Player Of The Year
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Winner:
John Hobbs - Steve Nathan
- Gordon Mote
- John Jarvis
- Tony Harrell
Top Specialty Instrument Player Of The Year
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Winner:
Stuart Duncan - John Willis
- Kristen Wilkinson
- Rob Ickes
- Richard Bennett
Top Steel Guitar Player Of The Year
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Winner: Michael Johnson
- Scotty Sanders
- Russ Pahl
- Dan Dugmore
- Buddy Emmons
Top Vocal Duo
Top Vocal Group
Video Of The Year
Vocal Event Of The Year
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Winner: Brooks & Dunn
Building Bridges
- Hank Williams Jr., Big & Rich, Van Zant & Gretchen Wilson That's How They Do It In Dixie
- Gretchen Wilson & Merle Haggard Politically Uncorrect
- Josh Turner, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Marty Roe, Dana Wililams & Gene Johnson of Diamond Rio Me and God
- Ashley Monroe & Ronnie Dunn I Don't Want To