Entertainer of the year – The Dixie Chicks
Female vocalist – Faith Hill
New female vocalist – Jamie O'Neal
Male vocalist – Toby Keith
New male vocalist – Keith Urban
Vocal duo – Brooks & Dunn
New vocal duo or group – Rascal Flatts
Vocal event – "I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert)
Album – "How Do You Like Me Now?!" (Toby Keith)
Single – "I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert)
Song – "I Hope You Dance" (Lee Ann Womack with Sons of the Desert)
Vocal group – The Dixie Chicks
Video – "Goodbye Earl" (The Dixie Chicks)
Career achievement award (non-competitive) – Kenny Rogers
Pioneer Award (non-competitive) – Barbara Mandrell
