2018 ACM Awards Winners Predictions: The Boot Readers vs. Staff

On Sunday night (April 15), the Academy of Country Music will crown its 2018 ACM Awards winners. This year's show is the 53rd annual ACM Awards ceremony, and there are nearly a dozen trophies to be handed out. So, who's going to take them home?

In recent weeks, The Boot has invited its readers to make their predictions for this year's ACM Awards winners, via a series of polls. Our staff, too, has been thinking about who might walk away a winner on Sunday night. Below are our staff's predictions and our readers' predictions; during the ceremony, we'll keep this list updated as winners are announced, so you can see how well everyone guessed.

The 2018 ACM Awards will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will air at 8PM EST on CBS. Reba McEntire will host the event.

The Boot will be staying up late covering the most buzzed-about winners, fashion and moments at the 2018 ACM Award Ceremony. Readers can watch along with us by checking back to TheBoot.com for the latest ACMs headlines, liking The Boot on Facebook and following The Boot on Twitter.

2018 Academy of Country Music Awards: The Boot Readers vs. Staff Winners Predictions

Entertainer of the Year

Staff: Jason Aldean
Readers: Keith Urban
Winner: Jason Aldean

Male Vocalist of the Year

Staff: Chris Stapleton
Readers: Keith Urban
Winner: Chris Stapleton

Female Vocalist of the Year

Staff: Maren Morris
Readers: Reba McEntire
Winner: Miranda Lambert

Vocal Duo of the Year

Staff: Brothers Osborne
Readers: LoCash
Winner: Brothers Osborne

Vocal Group of the Year

Staff: Midland
Readers: Midland
Winner: Old Dominion

Album of the Year

Staff: Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
Readers: TIE: Life Changes, Thomas Rhett and From A Room, Volume 1, Chris Stapleton
Winner: From A Room, Volume 1, Chris Stapleton

New Male Vocalist of the Year

Staff: Devin Dawson
Readers: Brett Young
Winner: Brett Young

New Female Vocalist of the Year

Staff: Carly Pearce
Readers: Lauren Alaina
Winner: Lauren Alaina

New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year

Staff: Lanco
Readers: LoCash
Winner: Midland

Video of the Year (Awarded to Producer(s) / Director(s) / Artist(s))

Staff: "It Ain't My Fault," Brothers Osborne
Readers: "We Should Be Friends," Miranda Lambert
Winner: "It Ain't My Fault," Brothers Osborne

Vocal Event of the Year (Awarded to Artist(s) / Producer(s) / Record Label(s))

Staff: Maren Morris and Vince Gill, "Dear Hate"
Readers: "The Fighter," Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood
Winner: "The Fighter," Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood