Bobby Bones has been a part of a lot of awards shows over the years, but the recent 2020 ACM Awards was something new, even for him. The host of the Bobby Bones Show, who also won the ACM Award for National Radio Personality of the Year, presented the trophy for Song of the Year (for Old Dominion’s “One…
Thomas Rhett‘s wife, Lauren Akins, is speaking out about her husband’s first ACM Award, for Entertainer of the Year. Although he shares the title with Carrie Underwood, the mother of three is still just as proud of her hard-working husband. “I think we’re both still processing,” Lauren shared on the Today Show. “Watching years and years of him put…
Dan + Shay are continuing their reign as the Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney have won the category two years in a row, but say it is especially meaningful to be honored in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. “Honestly, this means more to us now than ever,” Shay shared…
As promised, Trisha Yearwood delivered one of the most emotional performances of the night, when she sang her song, “I’ll Carry You Home,” in honor of those who have passed away. Included in the lengthy list of artists she honored were Charlie Daniels, Joe Diffie, John Prine, Busbee, Kenny Rogers, Earl Thomas Conley, and radio great Bob Kingsley. Leave…
Miranda Lambert performed her recent No. 1 hit, “Bluebird,” at the iconic Bluebird Cafe, as part of the 2020 ACM Awards. Miranda was joined by the song’s co-writers, Natalie Hemby and Luke Dick, for the acoustic performance. “Bluebird” became Miranda’s first song to hit No. 1 at Billboard in eight years — a bright spot in an otherwise daunting…
Maren Morris never expected to hear her name declared as the winner of the 2020 ACM Award for Female Artist of the Year. The Texas native, who shared the category with Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and Kacey Musgraves, was stunned when she found out she won, especially among so much talent. “Miranda’s clinched it nine or ten…
Thomas Rhett doesn’t mind at all that he is sharing the 2020 ACM Award for Entertainer of the Year with Carrie Underwood. In fact, in some ways, having the “Cry Pretty” singer be recognized with him makes the honor that much more meaningful. “It truly has been a dream of mine since day one,” Thomas shared at a virtual…
The 2020 ACM Awards will certainly go down in history, for more than one reason. After first changing both the date and the location, moving from April to September and from Las Vegas to Nashville because of COVID-19, the show also continued without a live audience. But most memorable might be that Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett both tied…
It’s been seven years since Taylor Swift performed at the 2020 ACM Awards, and what a return it was. The Pennsylvania native sang “Betty,” the country-sounding tune from her latest Folklore album, live from the Grand Ole Opry stage, looking just as at home as if she was headlining a massive arena. Taylor, who accompanied herself on the acoustic…
Talk about an ACM Awards to remember! Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett just tied for Entertainer of the Year. The two artists shared the category with Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and Eric Church. A stunned Thomas took the stage first to accept his trophy. “Thank you to the Lord, Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,” Thomas began. “Thank you…
