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HARDY wins two ACMs, teases “heaviest” performance tonight

ABC Congratulations are in order for HARDY, who won ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year and Visual Media of the Year for his song with Lainey Wilson, “wait in the truck,” ahead of the 2023 ACM Awards. These categories, however, are not the only ones in which the Mississippi native nabbed a nomination. “wait in the truck” is nominated in two more …

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Don’t expect Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to duet, she doesn’t want her “little short butt” kicked by Trisha Yearwood

Sam Hodde/Getty Images for ABA Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are gearing up to co-host the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday, May 11.  While Dolly is no greenhorn to the gig, it’s Garth’s first hosting role and it’s got him jittery. “You know, he’s kind of nervous,” Dolly shares with the press in Texas. “He said, ‘I’ve never done this.’ I said, …

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Priscilla Block teases her ACM outfit: “This might be my favorite look so far”

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach Priscilla Block is ready to step into “sparkly Priscilla” for the 2023 ACM Awards. “I’m so excited. I’m actually styling myself, which is really exciting,” Priscilla says while chatting with ABC Audio about her red carpet outfit. “You know, this year I did a clothing collaboration with SHEIN and it’s been such a success just …

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What you didn’t see at last year’s ACMs was all the running Gabby Barrett did for outfit changes

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Remember when Gabby Barrett co-hosted the 2022 ACM Awards with Dolly Parton and Jimmie Allen? Well, she certainly does, because it was her first time hosting — and also the first time she experienced the rush of changing into multiple outfits in a short amount of time.  “I don’t think I expected how much of a …

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Corey Kent is glad Texas, Nashville country are finally merging at the ACMs

Omar Vega/Getty Images With the ACM Awards being held in Texas this year, rising artist Corey Kent is particularly hopeful that the longtime rivalry between Texas and Nashville country is diminishing. “I think it’s just alluding to Texas and Red Dirt country and Nashville country and how there’s always been a bit of a divide there. It’s really cool to watch the …

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Remember when The Band Perry performed “Chainsaw” at the ACMs? Kimberly Perry does, for many reasons

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Kimberly Perry‘s debut single as a solo artist, “If I Die Young (Pt. 2),” is out now.  The track arrives after The Band Perry announced that they’re “taking a creative break as a group.” The acclaimed band, which shot to fame with their global hit “If I Die Young,” has won multiple ACM awards, including New Artist of the …

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The War and Treaty are thankful for their historic ACM nomination

ABC/Randy Holmes Country duo The War and Treaty have earned their career-first ACM nomination in the Duo of the Year category.  This marks a milestone and historic moment for both the husband-and-wife pair and the country genre, as it’s the first time a Black duo has been nominated in this category.  “We feel the responsibility of it, but we also feel …

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ACM Awards Red Carpet hosts + performers announced

Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the hosts and performers for the Official ACM Red Carpet Show. Red Carpet hosts include Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton, co-hosts of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast; Elaina Smith; and country artists BRELAND and Priscilla Block. Newcomers Dalton Dover, Matt Stell and Tigirlily Gold will deliver special performances during the livestream show, as well. Dubbed “the party …

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Hailey Whitters, Zach Bryan named ACM New Artists of the Year

Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions Hailey Whitters and Zach Bryan have notched their first-ever ACM wins. Hailey was named the ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year, while Zach picked up the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. This news arrived ahead of the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday, May 11.  Hailey released her critically acclaimed third studio album, Raised, in 2022. The autobiographical …

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Miranda Lambert reflects on her ACM nominations and wins with gratitude: “I’m happy to be part of this family”

Todd Owyoung/NBC Reigning Academy of Country Music Awards’ Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert is the ACM’s most-nominated artist in history.  Over her storied career, Miranda has earned a record-breaking 17 Female Artist of the Year nominations, as well as four nominations in other categories. This year, the Texas native, who recently released her cookbook Y’all Eat Yet?, notched nominations in …

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