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Last night the 55th Annual ACM Awards went live from Nashville, TN! The awards were a little different this year due to social distancing measures, but it sure was an incredible show to watch! Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Combs, the five nominees for the biggest award- Entertainer Of The Year, kicked off the show with a super fun medley of some older tunes. It started the show with a bang and although there wasn't an audience, the energy they brought made it feel like the crowd was huge!
Three staple venues were used for performances and award presentations- the Bluebird Cafe, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Grand Ole Opry. The show, hosted by Keith Urban, was broadcast between the three venues, each one providing a different experience for viewers. Notable performances throughout the evening included a 'Women in Country' tribute from our queen Carrie Underwood, an awesome collab between Keith Urban & Pink, our boys Dan & Shay, lovebirds Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani, our Canadian gal Tenille Townes, and of course Taylor Swift with an intimate performance of her new song "Betty." These, plus many other memorable performances provided for a very entertaining evening to say the least.
Many of our fave artists took home awards- check out the full list below!
Entertainer of the Year
Carrie Underwood & Thomas Rhett (This year was a tie!)
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Female Artist of the Year
Maren Morris
Duo of the Year
Dan & Shay
Group of the Year
Old Dominion
New Female Artist of the Year
Tenille Townes
New Male Artist of the Year
Riley Green
Album of the Year
Luke Combs- What You See Is What You Get
Single of the Year
Blake Shelton- God's Country
Song of the Year
Old Dominion- One Man Band
Video of the Year
Thomas Rhett- Remember You Young
Music Event of the Year
Fooled Around and Fell in Love - Miranda Lambert ft Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack, Elle King
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