The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out Sunday, and everything went according to script until a stunning upset at the very end. Luke Bryan won Entertainer of the Year, to the surprise of everyone. Bryan immediately became the event’s top story. Elsewhere, the top winner was Miranda Lambert, while her husband Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Eric Church also stepped into the winner’s circle.
Entertainer of the year: Luke Bryan
Top male vocalist: Jason Aldean
Female vocalist: Miranda Lambert
Vocal group: Little Big Town
Vocal duo: Thompson Square
New artist: Florida Georgia Line
Album of the year: “Chief,” Eric Church
Single record of the year: “Over You,” Miranda Lambert
Song of the year: “Over you,” Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
Video of the year: “Tornado,” Little Big Town
Vocal event of the year: “The Only Way I Know,” Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean.
