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Elaina Smith Joins Shawn Parr as New Co-Announcers of the ACM Awards

Elaina Smith Joins Shawn Parr as New Co-Announcers of the ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music announced that Nash Nights Live co-host Elaina Smith will add her vocal talents to the ACM Awards on April 15. Elaina will join her Nash Nights Live co-host Shawn Parr as the live voiceover team for the televised awards show. “We’ve been keeping this secret for what seems like forever…MORE

2018 ACM Awards Nominations: 15 Snubs & Surprises

2018 ACM Awards Nominations: 15 Snubs & Surprises

The nomination for the 53rd ACM Awards were announce on March 1, and while artists like Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris racked up multiple nominations, there were more than a few questionable omissions—as well as inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are the snubs and surprises of the 53rd annual ACM Awards…MORE

Chris Stapleton (8), Thomas Rhett (6), Keith Urban (5), Miranda Lambert (4), Maren Morris (4) & More Earn Multiple ACM Awards Nominations

Chris Stapleton (8), Thomas Rhett (6), Keith Urban (5), Miranda Lambert (4), Maren Morris (4) & More Earn Multiple ACM Awards Nominations

The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for the 53rd ACM Awards on March 1. Chris Stapleton is leading the pack with eight nominations, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album, Single and Song of the Year. Thomas Rhett copped six nominations, including Male Vocalist, Album, Vocal Event and Video of the Year. Keith Urban earned…MORE

Academy of Country Music Announces Nominees for 53rd ACM Awards [Updated]

Academy of Country Music Announces Nominees for 53rd ACM Awards [Updated]

The nominees for the 53rd ACM Awards are being announced today (March 1) on CBS This Morning, ETonline.com and Facebook. We’ll bring you updates as they roll in. Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean Garth Brooks Luke Bryan Chris Stapleton Keith Urban Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Thomas Rhett Chris Stapleton Keith Urban…MORE

Academy of Country Music Reveals “Party for a Cause” Lineups for ACM Awards Weekend

Academy of Country Music Reveals “Party for a Cause” Lineups for ACM Awards Weekend

The Academy of Country Music announced its roster of performers for the events surrounding ACM Awards weekend in Las Vegas on April 12–15. More than 40 country artists—including Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Kip Moore, Midland, Old Dominion and more—are scheduled to take the stage at various Vegas venues for the 6th annual Party for a…MORE

Academy of Country Music Announces Radio Nominees for Upcoming ACM Awards

Academy of Country Music Announces Radio Nominees for Upcoming ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music announced the Radio Awards nominees for the 53rd ACM Awards. Nominees include Ty, Kelly & Chuck (pictured with Blake Shelton), Country Gold With Terri Clark and more. The Radio Awards will be presented at the annual Radio Winners reception on Saturday, April 14, the day prior to the ACM Awards…MORE

Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley “Got Fired” From Hosting the ACM Awards

Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley “Got Fired” From Hosting the ACM Awards

Dierks Bentley dropped a juicy nugget of information during a Q&A session at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar on Feb. 5: he and Luke Bryan will not be back to co-host the 2018 ACM Awards in April. According to Billboard, Dierks made the impromptu revelation after a photo of the ACM co-hosts appeared on a screen,…MORE

53rd ACM Awards Will Air Live From Las Vegas on April 15, Tickets On Sale Dec. 14

53rd ACM Awards Will Air Live From Las Vegas on April 15, Tickets On Sale Dec. 14

The Academy of Country Music announced that the 53rd ACM Awards will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Additional details about “The Week Vegas Goes Country,” including information on the ACM Party for a Cause events, activities and official ACM…MORE

Academy of Country Music Announces Studio Recording Winners for 52nd ACM Awards [Complete List]

Academy of Country Music Announces Studio Recording Winners for 52nd ACM Awards [Complete List]

Today (June 29), the Academy of Country Music announced the winners of the Studio Recording Awards for the 52nd ACM Awards. Voted on by the Academy’s professional members, the Studio Recording Awards honor the behind-the-scenes musicians, producers, engineers and industry professionals who contribute to the artistry, success and longevity of country music. The Studio Recording…MORE