Jason Aldean dominated the field with six wins, including Artist of the Year, at the 2011 American Country Awards, where the fans vote and determine the winners. So he’s pretty popular then! Aldean also won Album of the Year by a Male Artist for My Kinda Party and shared Single and Music Video of the Year with Kelly Clarkson for “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” The only artist to come close to Aldean was Carrie Underwood, the Female Artist of the Year and a winner for Music Video and Single of the Year for “Mama’s Song.” Absentee Brad Paisley was named Male Artist of the Year, while Blake Shelton took home Music Video of the Year by a Male Artist, plus the Video of the Year. New Artist of the Year Scotty McCreery thanked American Idol for propelling him into his current lofty position, and also performed at the star-studded event. Most stunningly, Taylor Swift (not present) went home empty-handed despite six nominations. That’s okay. Spreading the wealth around a little is okay too. Follow the jump for the list of winners from the 2011 American Country Awards: Artist of the Year: Jason Aldean Male Artist of the Year: Brad Paisley Female Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum New Artist of the Year: Scotty McCreery Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Chris Young Album of the Year: My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean Single of the Year: “Voices,” Chris Young Single of the Year, Male Artist: Single of the Year, Female Artist: “Mama’s Song,” Carrie Underwood Single of the Year by a Group: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” Thompson Square Single of the Year, New Artist: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” Thompson Square Single of the Year, Vocal Collaboration: “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Touring Artist of the Year: Jason Aldean Music Video of the Year: “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” Blake Shelton Music Video, Male Artist: “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” Blake Shelton Music Video, Female Artist: Carrie Underwood, “Mama’s Song” Music Video, Duo, Group or Collaboration: “Don’t You Wanna Say,” Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Music Video, New Artist: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” Thompson Square Greatest Hits Award: Alabama Artist of the Decade: Toby Keith
