Country Music Stars Recognized In 2012 Teen Choice Awards Nominations!

The country music scene has a whole slew of awards shows that we gear up for every year, and its great that we have those nights on broadcast television dedicated solely to celebrating country music! Its also great though to see awards shows with a wider scope also recognizing how great country music is, and that is just what the 2012 Teen Choice Awards is doing! There are country music artists nominated in almost every category, and they are competing with some of the most popular artists in the country from many other genres! Check out the complete list of categories with country nominees below! And teens, don’t forget to vote!

The 2012 Teen Choice Awards will air live Sunday, July 22 on FOX. Glee‘s Kevin McHale is set to co-host alongside Demi Lovato. Fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite nominees.

2012 Teen Choice Awards Country Music Nominees

Choice Male Country Artist

Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Hunter Hayes
Scotty McCreery
Blake Shelton

Choice Female Country Artist

Lauren Alaina
Miranda Lambert
Kellie Pickler
Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood

Choice Country Song

“Tattoos on This Town,” Jason Aldean
“Crazy Girl,” Eli Young Band
“Storm Warning,” Hunter Hayes
“God Gave Me You,” Blake Shelton
“Sparks Fly,” Taylor Swift

Choice Country Group

The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Thompson Square

Choice Male Artist

Blake Shelton
Justin Bieber
Drake
Bruno Mars
Pitbull

Choice Female Artist

Taylor Swift
Adele
Jennifer Lopez
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Choice Music Group

Lady Antebellum
Selena Gomez & The Scene
Gym Class Heroes

LMFAO
The Wanted

Choice Single by a Female Artist

“Eyes Open,” Taylor Swift
“Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
“Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson
“Dance Again,” Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull
“Part of Me,” Katy Perry

Choice Music: Breakout Group

Eli Young Band
fun.
Karmin
One Direction
The Wanted