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Trace Adkins, Kristin Chenoweth Return to Host 2012 American Country Awards

Megan Pacella — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:00:40 +0000

Attendees, recipients and viewers of the 2012 American Country Awards will be in for a treat this year, thanks to Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth. The two hilarious country stars will return to host the ACAs for the second year in a row.

Blake Shelton Lays a Kiss on Keifer Thompson at 2011 ACAs

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:54:33 +0000

Blake Shelton has a funny way of saying “congratulations.” The friendly ‘Honey Bee’ hitmaker laid a kiss on Keifer Thompson after the Thompson Square husband-wife duo walked away with three awards at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday, but the male vocalist wasn’t bothered by it — he said Shelton has really nice lips.

Zac Brown Band Feeling Blue About Country Music Awards Losing Streak

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:55:50 +0000

The Zac Brown Band were nominated for eight awards at last night’s American Country Awards and five at last month’s CMA Awards in Nashville, plus one award at the American Music Awards. Today, their mantle looks the same as it did two months ago. The band tweeted about their recent run of bad country music awards luck.

2011 American Country Awards Winners – Full List

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:50:34 +0000

The 2011 American Country Awards winners were announced on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas, and though it was only the second annual event, the A-list country music star showing proved that this is one awards show that’s here to stay. With so many beautiful faces and even more talent, handing out awards to name the best of the best is no easy feat.

2011 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:29:10 +0000

The best dressed artists at any given music awards show are often as news-making as the winners themselves, and tonight’s 2011 American Country Award’ best dressed were no exception. We want to bring special attention to adorable ‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who both made our list of the ACAs’ most stylish, which is pretty impressive given their short awards show resume.

2011 American Country Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:15:01 +0000

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The 2011 American Country Awards were a huge success, with many of country music’s hottest stars traveling 2,000 miles from Nashville to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena just to show their faces on the FOX network. Unfortunately, some of the outfits that the artists packed to wear to the event were not as big of a hit, which quickly landed them on our worst dressed list, as seen in this gallery of pictures.

Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade at 2011 American Country Awards, Performs 'Red Solo Cup'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:33:48 +0000

Over the past 10 years, Toby Keith has been the most-played artist on country radio. His feat as one of country music’s most influential artists was enough to garner the win for Artist of the Decade at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5).

Jason Aldean Fights Away Tears While Accepting Artist of the Year Honor at the 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:25:41 +0000

Jason Aldean hid a tear or two under his black cowboy hat as he accepted the 2011 American Country Awards’ honor for Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert presented the award to Aldean, which was his second of the night until the announcer let fans in Las Vegas and viewers at home know the ‘Tattoos on This Town’ singer had also won four other awards, for a total of six.

Brad Paisley Wins 2011 Male Artist of the Year ACA, Introduces Performance by Alabama

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:19:41 +0000

Brad Paisley took home a guitar trophy for Male Artist of the Year during Monday night’s 2011 American Country Awards show, as it broadcast live from Las Vegas. Although Paisley was not able to make it to the awards to accept his guitar, he sent in a thank you video that was aired after he was announced as the winner of the category with stiff competition.

2011 American Country Awards Performance Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:08:35 +0000

Like any great awards show, the 2011 American Country Awards were packed full with practically as many performances as awards handed out. Host Trace Adkins kicked off the show with a medley of his hits before his co-host Kristin Chenoweth challenged him to a sing-off, which was the highlight of the evening, despite being mostly a joke.

Kristin Chenoweth Wows the 2011 American Country Awards Crowd With 'I Didn't'

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:06:08 +0000

Trace Adkins‘ 2011 American County Awards co-host Kristin Chenoweth started our her performance of her song ‘I Didn’t’ by asking how many women in the audience had an ex-boyfriend. “Well, I’ve got one too,” she said. “This song is for him.”

Carrie Underwood Tries to Embarrass Husband While Accepting 2011 American Country Awards Trophy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:03:31 +0000

Carrie Underwood has to be enjoying the 2011 American Country Awards. She’s picked up three Telecasters thus far and hasn’t had to change her outfit once. The blonde country singer seemed genuinely humbled when a presenter announced her name for the second time, and she didn’t leave the stage without giving her husband’s hockey teammates something to tease him about.

Blake Shelton Performs Moving Rendition of 'God Gave Me You' at the 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:47:24 +0000

During the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5), Blake Shelton performed his recent multi-week No. 1 smash single, ‘God Gave Me You.’ Shelton’s delivery of the tune was a solid performance, which made country music proud and confirmed why the 2011 American Country Awards have given him the Male Vocalist of the [...]

Thompson Square Win Multiple Honors, Perform 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' at 2011 American Country Awards

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:32:40 +0000

Thompson Square won Single of the Year by a Group, Single by a New Artist and Video by a New Artist all for ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’ at the 2011 American Country Awards. The song was clearly a crowd favorite, as evidenced by the audience members singing along and even hugging each [...]

Pistol Annies Deliver Sultry Performance of 'Hell on Heels' at 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:32:26 +0000

Pistol Annies — comprised of Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert — helped mix up the typicality’s of the 2011 American Country Awards by performing their debut single, ‘Hell on Heels.’

Scotty McCreery Accepts First Award, Performs 'The Trouble With Girls' at 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:22:51 +0000

Scotty McCreery accepted his award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 American Country Awards and proceeded to rattle off his thank yous like he’d been doing it since he was 12-years-old. “My first award and it’s a dad-gum Telecaster,” the ‘American Idol’ winner said before thanking fans and his management team. He even remembered to give a birthday shout out to his mother.

Jason Aldean Wins Album of the Year at 2011 American Country Awards

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:22 +0000

Jason Aldean looked every bit the genuine country star clad in his trademark black cowboy hat, black leather jacket over black shirt, jeans and boots when he strolled to the podium to accept the award for Album of the Year for ‘My Kinda Party’ at the 2011 American Country Awards.

Blake Shelton Dedicates Wins to Dad at 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:04:54 +0000

Blake Shelton was a multiple award winner during the 2011 American Country Awards, live from Las Vegas. Shelton’s video for ‘Who Are You When I’m Not Looking’ locked in the win for both Music Video of the Year and Music Video of the Year by a Male Artist.

Chris Young's 'Voices' Honored With Single of the Year at 2011 American Country Awards

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:55:00 +0000

Chris Young‘s performance of his No. 1 single, ‘Voices,’ brought the 2011 American Country Awards audience to their feet! Young was backed by a full band as he performed the song right after it was awarded Single of the Year by Lauren Alaina, who was dressed in a pink and black cocktail dress and heels. [...]

The Band Perry Are Elegant and Subdued for 'All Your Life' Performance on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:52:33 +0000

The Band Perry brought a much quieter version of their hit ‘All My Life’ to the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night. The brothers-sister trio were without the team of carnival dancers they had at the CMA Awards in November, but still looked and sounded fabulous.