Country Stars React to ACM Nominations – First-Time Nominee Lauren Alaina in Tears

The nominations for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were revealed this morning (Feb. 16) and as the stars were learning of the news, they were reacting to their nominations via social media.

Keith Urban leads the way with seven ACM nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris with six each. But it was Lauren Alaina who couldn’t hold back the emotions when learning of her first-ever ACM nomination for New Female Vocalist of the Year.

Check out all the stars reactions to their nominations.

I look like a hot mess, but I don’t care because I am having the best morning ever. Five years and I’m finally nominated. I’m so thankful❤ pic.twitter.com/7fyP0NUotn

— Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) February 16, 2017

As if this week couldn’t get any better, SIX nominations for @ACMawards ?! This is so humbling and I am in some GREAT company. 😱😊

— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) February 16, 2017

Aahhhhhh! Thanks for the nom, @ACMawards! #ACMs https://t.co/iN8AOJoaLa

— Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) February 16, 2017

Thank you @acmawards for the nomination for Vocal Event of the Year with @chrisyoungmusic &… https://t.co/EZ1oC64gFd

— Corey Crowder (@coreycrowder) February 16, 2017

Incredibly honored to be nominated for an ACM this year!!! THANK YOU to all who voted and to country radio for the support! #ACMs @ACMawards pic.twitter.com/Y90ebCjiuV

— LOCASH (@LOCASHmusic) February 16, 2017

Excited to be nominated for “Vocal Duo of The Year” at the @acmawards 2017! Thanks to all who voted for us-Big year ahead! #California #ACMs pic.twitter.com/gGWyyZp90p

— Big & Rich (@bigandrich) February 16, 2017

So so so amazing. https://t.co/Ue1cyCgsSD

— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) February 16, 2017

Less than a year ago we did #ThinkOfYou at the @ACMawards… now we’re nominated!!! Man, what a year do. Thank you so much!!! pic.twitter.com/FgVKWC9fK7

— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) February 16, 2017

Another @ACMawards nom! Freaking out right now y’all! 🙌🏽 https://t.co/2dR5MGGWpS

— Dan + Shay (@DanAndShay) February 16, 2017

So honored! Thanks @ACMawards! pic.twitter.com/O8YA0x5zGj

— EliYoungBand (@EliYoungBand) February 16, 2017

Thank you @ACMawards for the nomination for New Male Vocalist!! #ACMAwards #countrymusic pic.twitter.com/EXV63IYAyn

— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) February 16, 2017