CHARLESTON,WV --  Gov. Joe Manchin today encouraged all West Virginians to log on to www.voteACM.com or www.cbs.com/acma and vote for Brad Paisley helping to give him the edge he needs to win the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year award.

“Brad Paisley is a great performer and a fellow West Virginian, so I encourage all residents to show their support and go online to vote for Brad,” Gov. Joe Manchin said. “West Virginians support each other, and we should support Brad in this endeavor. Your vote is important, because the audience will help determine the outcome of one of country music’s top awards this year. West Virginians, let’s work together and get our friends and family to take just a moment and vote online for Brad. It would be great to have a West Virginian obtain this prestigious country music recognition.”

Individuals may vote now through the last hour of the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards airing live 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday, April 5.

Brad Paisley is also scheduled to perform during the awards show.

In addition to being nominated for the Entertainer of the Year, Brad Paisley is nominated for five other awards, including: Top Male Vocalist, Song of the Year for “Waitin’ on a Woman,” Single of the Year, Video of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for “Start a Band.”

If Brad Paisley takes home the Entertainer of the Year Award, he will be eligible to receive the Triple Crown Award, an Academy recognition for performers who have won Top New Artist, Top Artist and Entertainer of the Year awards.