Luke Bryan cleans up at ACAs with 9 awards

[December 12, 2012]  (AP) -- Luke Bryan didn't want the American Country Awards to end.

He cleaned up during the fan-voted show, earning nine awards, including artist and album of the year. His smash hit "I Don't Want This Night To End" was named single and music video of the year. Miranda Lambert took home the second most guitar trophies with three. Jason Aldean was named touring artist of the year. Carrie Underwood won female artist of the year, and a tearful Lauren Alaina won new artist of the year. Bryan, Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Trace Adkins with Lynyrd Skynrd were among the high-energy performances. The third annual ACAs were held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday night. ___ Online: http://www.theACAs.com/ [Associated Press; By CAITLIN R. KING] Follow http://twitter.com/AP_Country for the latest country music news from The Associated Press. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.