ENCINO, CA (February 13, 2013) – Nominations were announced today for the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded event honoring country music’s best and introducing the industry’s hottest emerging talent. Produced for television by dick clark productions, the ACM Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas onSunday, April 7th, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.