This semi-annual list of country music snubs and surprises gets to say goodbye to a snubbed MVP. A long-deserving superstar has  been recognized as an Entertainer of the Year nominee for the.

 will have his chance at the big ACM Awards prize on May 11. He's one of seven nominees in the most-coveted category, marking the first time he's been up for an award in an artist category. His EOTY selection follows three nominations at both the 2022 ACM and CMA Awards. The "Thank God" singer is finally getting some credit!

The same can't be said for at least two other country hitmakers and the only country group with a No. 1 radio hit in 2022. Find five snubs and three surprises below.  and Hardy are the most nominated artists with six and seven apiece, but that's hardly a surprise.

 with five nominations? No one is saying he's not worthy — it's just that he only had two lifetime nominations prior to this year, so yeah, it's surprising!

 and  make our ACM Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises list, as does Jason Aldean.

The ACMs will broadcast on Amazon Prime Video this year.  and  will host.