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Dierks Bentley to Host Sixth-Annual ACM Honors Event

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:30:31 +0000

Dierks Bentley will have the honors of hosting the upcoming sixth-annual ACM Honors event, which take place at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on September 24, 2012. The evening is dedicated to recognizing award recipients and special honorees in the non-televised categories of the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Taylor Swift Takes on Tim Tebow Dating Jokes and More at ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:30 +0000

If your name is Taylor Swift, then one thing you’re never going to be free from (or, at least until marriage) are dating rumors. It seems Swift’s fanbase and the media alike would love to see the country starlet with a beau. And while others have to announce their romances by becoming Facebook official or tweeting a sweet nothing, all Miss Swift has to do is look someone in the eyes or share a meal with a guy (and his agent) and — bam — love is in the air.

2012 ACM Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:50:10 +0000

There were plenty of country stars who really shined at the 2012 ACM Awards when it came to fashion choices, but there were also lots of singers who fell flat. LeAnn Rimes, Sara Evans and Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox are just a few of the stars included in our Worst Dressed picture gallery, but they aren’t the only ones who should consider hiring new stylists (or just hiring a stylist to begin with).

Blake Shelton Closes the 2012 ACM Awards, Sings 'You Are' With Lionel Richie

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:41:11 +0000

A few moments into his duet of ‘You Are’ with Blake Shelton at the 2012 ACM Awards, Lionel Richie sort of smiled, shook his head and recognized the strangeness of two grown, heterosexual men singing the love ballad together. Then he kept singing, turning in a fine topper to an enjoyable — albeit tame — country awards show.

Taylor Swift Crowned Entertainer of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:22:05 +0000

Big congrats to Taylor Swift! The country cutie was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards, marking her second consecutive win of the prestigious fan-voted award. Although she was the youngest nominee in the category, going up against country vets Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton, Swift managed to get the most fan votes to win Entertainer of the Year once again.

Blake Shelton Wins Male Vocalist of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:16:20 +0000

Even though he is the co-host of the 2012 ACM Awards, Blake Shelton didn’t stuff the ballot to win the Male Vocalist of the Year award. He won it because he is awesome. We’d venture to guess that some of his newly-cultivated fans from his stint on the ‘The Voice‘ voted, too.

Luke Bryan Fires Up Crowd at the 2012 ACM Awards With Performance of 'I Don't Want This Night to End'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:14:18 +0000

It always seems like Luke Bryan is giving fans every ounce of energy he can muster during award show performances. With a high-octane version of his No. 1 song ‘I Don’t Want This Night to End’ at the 2012 ACM Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night, he certainly didn’t let fans down.

Dierks Bentley Performs 'Home' After an Intro From Bono at 2012 ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:54:01 +0000

Dierks Bentley has friends in high places. No, seriously. The singer performed his smash hit song ‘Home’ at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1), but not before he was introduced by none other than Bono. Yes, that Bono, of U2 fame.

Zac Brown Band and Brad Paisley Sing 'Whiskey's Gone' at 2012 ACM Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:50:31 +0000

The Fan Jam at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas had mostly been a showcase for new country artists during the 2012 ACM Awards broadcast on CBS Sunday night. Brad Paisley joined Fan Jam hosts Zac Brown Band to give the satellite venue some street cred.

Miranda Lambert Delivers Heartfelt Performance of 'Over You' at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:43:07 +0000

Fresh off her win for Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert had to switch from a celebratory mood to a much more somber tone as she readied herself to perform ‘Over You’ for the crowd gathered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. If you’re a fan of Lambert, you already know that this song has a very personal meaning to the songstress and her husband, Blake Shelton.

Miranda Lambert Wins 2012 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:25:15 +0000

Miranda Lambert followed up her win for Album of the Year with the 2012 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. Congrats, Miranda. It’s shaping up to be your night. Lambert, who emerged from the backstage area to accept her trophy as she was preparing to perform, took the podium to say, “I can’t [...]

Sara Evans Is Lovesick at the 2012 ACM Awards With 'My Heart Can't Tell You No'

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:09:40 +0000

Sara Evans‘ version of ‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’ may be a cover, but she has certainly made the song all her own, as evidenced further with her performance of the ‘Stronger’ single at the 2012 ACM Awards. Evans sailed through her live rendition of ‘My Heart Can’t Tell You No’ — a copy of Simon Climie and Dennis Morgan’s 1988 original version – and she had the crowd screaming by the close of her strong vocal performance.

Toby Keith Turns 2012 ACM Awards Into a Party With 'Red Solo Cup'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:05:17 +0000

Toby Keith began his performance of his monster hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ while walking through the crowd at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1) with a — you guessed it — red Solo cup in one hand and a microphone in the other. The singer roamed amongst the people for the course of the entire song, and most of the audience members were also holding their own disposable receptacles — aka the things that are not just a cup but a friend. Nothing like a prop to make a point!

Steve Martin Joins Rascal Flatts During ACM Award Performance of 'Banjo'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:04:47 +0000

Instead of shedding more tears to honor the passing of Earl Scruggs, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton led a celebration of the bluegrass legend’s life during Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. After the crowd stood to applaud Scruggs, McEntire introduced Rascal Flatts and comedian turned banjo player Steve Martin to sing ‘Banjo.’

Scotty McCreery Snags Most Fan Votes to Win Best New Artist at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:58:23 +0000

After a heated battle with other up-and-coming country artists, Scotty McCreery managed to garner the most fan votes to take home the Best New Artist trophy at the 2012 ACM Awards. McCreery, who has gone on to top the country charts with his debut album and single after hit single since winning season 10 of ‘American Idol,’ was absolutely overjoyed to be crowned the Best New Artist at the ACMs, and he could hardly contain his excitement.

Brad Paisley Goes 'Camouflage' at 2012 ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:52:46 +0000

Wearing his signature white cowboy hat, Brad Paisley performed ‘Camouflage’ at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1). He did so after he was introduced by his buddy and tourmate Scotty McCreery, who offered up a half performance of ‘Water Tower Town’ moments before. Life imitated art as Paisley wore a black and grey camo pattern button-down for his performance.

Lady Antebellum Captivate ACM Awards Crowd With 'Dancing Away With My Heart'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:47:01 +0000

Lady Antebellum made a theatrical entrance to the stage at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Moments after winning their third straight award for Vocal Group of the Year, the trio emerged from the smoke to sing ‘Dancing Away With My Heart.’

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Win Single Record of the Year for 'Don't You Wanna Stay' at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:36:07 +0000

Tonight has been a great night for country crooner Jason Aldean and his pop counterpart Kelly Clarkson! Following their win for Vocal Event of the Year, Aldean and Clarkson took home yet another trophy at the 2012 ACM Awards for ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ when they snagged the award for Single Record of the Year.

Eric Church Performs 'Springsteen' While Wearing Sunglasses at 2012 ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:28:28 +0000

Eric Church was such a multi-tasker when he performed his single ‘Springsteen,’ which is a reference to the one and only Bruce (aka The Boss), who is an artist that Church reveres, at the 2012 ACM Awards tonight (April 1). Church began the song while standing and playing the piano, with his guitar strapped to his person. It didn’t look exactly comfortable with a guitar-as-appendage, protruding from his side, but he didn’t miss a beat or a note.

2012 ACM Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:26:19 +0000

Sunday night’s 2012 ACM Awards was the all-star game for country music in Las Vegas. The top names came together to celebrate another year’s worth of accomplishments, perform new music and of course work the red carpet in the latest fashions. Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood appeared glamorous, while country men like Jason Aldean and [...]