Miranda Lambert and Ronnie Dunn announced this years nominees for the ACM Awards. The stars wasted no time declaring their appreciation and thanks.

Dierks Bentley via Twitter: [Album of the Year]:

not much sleep, songs in head. but hearing that RIDGE was nom for ACM album of the year is like a really strong cup of good good coffee

I want to start by saying a HUGE thx to the ACM and the voters. really special album for me. but it all comes down to the fans on this..

of course I got to thank my girls back home. if it wasn’t for them… OPPS! sorry, feel back asleep & was dwittering…dream tweet. dang

Keith Urban via Twitter [Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist, & Collaboration with Emily West for "Blue Sky"]:

Goodness gracious!!!!! Absolutely beaming hearing the news this morning about our ACM nominations…..

can’t wait to get to Vegas, and hopefully get the chance to actually “say” thank you.

Randy Rogers Band [Group]:

“It means the world to the band and crew,” Rogers says. “We take this seriously, obviously, and it’s our livelihood, so being included in a category that is recognized nationally like that is validating for us for sure.”

“I am proud to represent all of the hard-working touring bands who are in the trenches playing 200 shows a year that have strong fan bases.”

Colt Ford [nominated for collaboration with Jamey Johnson for "Cold Beer"]:

“I never dreamed I would get a nomination for anything,” said Ford in response to the news. “I just wanted to make a good song with my friend Jamey. I am so humbled to even be mentioned with the amazing artists in this category. I promise no one is more grateful than me!”

Easton Corbin [New Solo Artist, Single of the Year, Song of the Year]:

“The Academy of Country Music Awards are iconic because they are such an institution,” Easton says. “I’ve watched the ACMs since I was a kid. It’s such an honor to be part of that. The nominations are confirmation from the people that you work with, and also the fans, because the new artist category is fan-voted.”

“This is a dream come true,” he says. “This is something I’ve wanted all my life. To be able to do this for a living and have people like it, I couldn’t ask for any better. I am so blessed.”

“I always like to thank everybody and God for giving me this opportunity, and for everybody accepting my music. I’ve had a lot of great people that I’ve worked with who gave me a chance. Without that chance, I wouldn’t be here. And of course I’d like to thank the fans.”

Lee Brice [Song of the Year, Single of the Year]:

“Wow!  What a way to start the day!  I’m out on the west coast deep in dreamland and my hotel phone starts ringing at 5:30am and it’s my manager screaming ‘Wake Up! We got 3 ACM Nominations!’ I grinned from ear to ear,” Brice explains about hearing the good news, “It’s such an honor just to be nominated and such a boost personally after putting so much time and work into this.”

Little Big Town [Group]:

“I hold my breath hoping for a nomination every year. It was nice to wake up this morning and hear the great news,” said Schlapman in response to the nomination.

Congrats to all of the nominees!

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