Here are the Winners & Losers—off of the top of my head sans any deep insight—from the 55th annual ACM Awards on Sept. 16. Of course, the Losers aren’t really losers, so don’t get your fringe twisted. Winners – Riley Green & Tenille Townes The New Female and New Male Artists of the Year delivered…… MORE
Dan + Shay won their second consecutive ACM Award for Duo of the Year on Sept. 16. “Now more than ever, everyone in country music, every touring artist ever, I think we feel that thankfulness that we get to do this as a job and as living,” said the duo’s Shay Mooney backstage. “And I…… MORE
Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country” was named Single of the Year at the ACM Awards. Blake scored his 26th No. 1 single with the tune in July 2019. Penned by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Devin Dawson, “God’s Country” is Blake’s first win in the ACM Single of the Year category. “Thank you to the fans…… MORE
Maren Morris won Female Artist of the Year at the 55th ACM Awards, marking the first time she has taken home the coveted trophy. Maren was also part of the ensemble that won Music Event of the Year. “I am so inspired by every single woman in that category,” said Maren backstage. “I’m friends with…… MORE
We’ll be posting all of the winners from the 55th ACM Awards as they are announced (as well as the previously announced winners from earlier in the week). The show begins on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. CT on CBS with host Keith Urban. New Female Artist of the Year Ingrid Andress Gabby Barrett Lindsay…… MORE
The ACM Awards will air live from Nashville on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The show will take place at three iconic Nashville institutions: the Grand Ole Opry House, The Bluebird Cafe and Ryman Auditorium. Keith Urban will host the show for the first time. Check out the Set List featuring the…… MORE
ACM Entertainer of the Year nominees Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood will kick off the ACM Awards on Sept. 16 with a medley of tunes from their past catalogs. Previously announced performers at the ACM Awards include Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Pink, Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani, Jimmie…… MORE
On Sept. 14, the Academy of Country Music announced the “early” winner of the ACM Award for Video of the Year: “Remember You Young” by Thomas Rhett, Dan Atchison (producer) and TK McKamy (director). Thomas Rhett scored his 14th No. 1 hit with “Remember You Young” in 2019. Penned by TR, Jesse Frasure and Ashley…… MORE
On Sept. 14, the Academy of Country Music announced the “early” winner of the ACM Award for Songwriter of the Year: Hillary Lindsey. The win marks Hillary’s first ACM Award for Songwriter of the Year. Her recent credits include Carly Pearce’s “Hide the Wine,” Luke Bryan’s “Knockin’ Boots,” Kelsea Ballerini’s “Hole in the Bottle,” Cam’s…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced that Taylor Swift will perform at the ACM Awards on Sept. 16. Taylor, a two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, will perform her current country single, “Betty,” at the Grand Ole Opry House. Penned by Taylor and William Bowery, “Betty” is featured on Taylor’s recent No. 1 album, Folklore.…… MORE