Hank Jr., Montgomery Gentry, and Lonestar react to Academy of Country Music Nominations

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Academy of Country Music) - Montgomery Gentry is nominated for Top Vocal Duo...
'Troy and I are honored to be nominated again from the Academy of Country Music,' says Eddie Montgomery. 'Man, we've had an incredible finish to last year with �Some People Change,' and �Lucky Man' is off to a great start in 2007!' Troy Gentry adds, 'We really strive to get our passion for the music across during our live performances and on our albums, and being recognized with this nomination is a great compliment to what we strive to do everyday.'

Lonestar is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year ...
'After getting our first award ever in 1995 at the ACM Awards (New Group of the Year), it still makes us feel on top of the world to be nominated for Group of the Year with so many great bands. The ACM's will always be a special award show for us and one we look forward to every year!' – Dean Sams, Lonestar

Hank Williams Jr is nominated for Vocal Event of the Year for 'That's How They Do It In Dixie' ...
'What brother, I am nominated! Man to know that Big & Rich, Gretchen and Van Zant all took time to record a song and video with me and now it's acknowledged by the fans and the Academy. After 10 to 12 years of not being nominated, it sure feels good. Now if we could just win the damn thing!' – Hank Williams Jr.