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VIDEO OF THE YEAR: “Black,” Dierks Bentley; “It Ain’t My Fault,” Brothers Osborne; “Legends,” Kelsea Ballerini; “Marry Me,” Thomas Rhett; “We Should Be Friends,” Miranda Lambert
WHO WE THINK WILL WIN: “Marry Me” makes us want to marry Thomas Rhett. The love story was portrayed perfectly through this music video.
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
WHO WE THINK WILL WIN: Shane slays every year, we are obsessed with everything that he comes up with. Give this man an award!!!!
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR: “Craving You,” Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris; “Dear Hate,” Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill; “Funny (How Time Slips Away),” Glen Campbell with Willie Nelson; “The Fighter,” Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood; “What Ifs,” Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina
WHO WE THINK WILL WIN: The world needs a little more of this song right now. Maren and Vince created a meaningful masterpiece that speaks louder than any other song on this list.
