Five of the eight nominees for 2015 Taste of Country Fan Choice Awards New Artist of the Year notched No. 1 hits in the last 12 months, proving the next generation is strong. The other three still have a shot with their current single, but the top new artist will likely be the singer (or singers) that separate themselves from the group with a unique perspective, brand and style.

These eight have it. Find groups with "Break Up With Him" singers Old Dominion and "Smoke" hitmakers a Thousand Horses. Maddie & Tae and "Stay a Little Longer" singers Brothers Osborne make the duos, while Cam, Chris Janson, Kelsea Ballerini and Canaan Smith represent the solo artists.

Three female acts are a part of this year's class of New Artists, including Ballerini, the first solo female to notch a No. 1 hit in nearly three years. Janson's underdog story is a reminder to never give up on a dream (and to always listen to your wife), while Old D represent a group of guys who were just doing what they loved for fun, when all of a sudden it turned into something big.

Vote for your favorite up to once every hour until this poll closes at 11:59PM ET on Nov. 30. In fact, feel free to vote for two of your favorites. We won't tell. Then click the button below to vote for the next ToC Fan Choice Awards category: Tour of the Year.

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