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2013 ACMs Had Biggest Viewing Audience In 15 Years

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:11:11 +0000

There were a whole lot of viewers who were crying along with Miranda Lambert when she won Female Vocalist of the Year and grooving to the beat of Lady Antebellum's performance of 'Downtown' during the 2013 ACM Awards. In fact, the 48th annual show had over 15 million viewers (15.38 million, to be exact), posting the largest audience since 1998.

GAC to Re – Air ACM Awards

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:46:56 +0000

The 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will re - air on GAC Monday June 3 at 7:00 PM. Relive all the fun from country music's biggest party!

2013 ACM Awards Red Carpet Pictures

Jude Walker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:39:05 +0000

The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were held last night in Las Vegas and as always our country stars came dressed to impress. For the most part, everyone looked quite dapper. OK, there may have been an exception or two. Check out our gallery of pictures from the red carpet last night and [...]

Luke Bryan's Family & Friends Discuss Who He Is and His Entertainer of the Year Nomination [Video]

Jude Walker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:32:16 +0000

Luke Bryan is one of the hottest stars in all of country music right now. Perhaps a culmination of that is his Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year nomination. Oh, and he's co-hosting the show tomorrow night with Blake Shelton.

Shania Twain to Present ACM Entertainer of the Year Award

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:11:48 +0000

Former ACM Entertainer of the Year Shania Twain will be back at the ACM Awards after a 10 year absence this Sunday night in Las Vegas.

Presenters Announced for ACM Awards

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:00:22 +0000

Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves and 49'ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick are just a few of the presnters that will be up on stage Sunday night at the 48th annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas.

Vote For ACM Entertainer and Best New Artist!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:01:24 +0000

Voting for ACM Entertainer of the Year, and Best New Artist is open to the fans! Vote for your favorite today!

Hunter Hayes Teaming Up With Stevie Wonder For Special ACM Awards Performance

Terryn Wirtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:19:05 +0000

Hunter Hayes and Stevie Wonder will be performing live together at the ACM Awards this Sunday!

George Strait and Garth Brooks To Perform Together at ACM Awards

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:59:04 +0000

Garth Brooks and George Strait will perform together for the very first time ever at the upcoming 48th annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas.

Hunter Hayes Added to Lineup for ACM Fan Jam

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:57:58 +0000

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes has been added to the lineup of the ACM Fan Jam and Post Awards Show at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on April 7th.

Hunter Hayes to Perform at ACM Awards

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:00:50 +0000

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes has been announced as one of the performers for the 48th annual ACM Awards on April 7. He's also nominated for 6 awards!

6 ACM Nominations for Hunter Hayes!

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:49:18 +0000

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes received 6 nominations this morning for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Congrats from 97.3 the Dawg!

2013 ACM Awards Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:32:56 +0000

Nominees for the 2013 ACM Awards were announced Wednesday morning during a digital press conference at the ACM Facebook and Twitter pages. Eric Church leads his country peers with seven nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. It's up to fans to decide who will be named Entertainer of the Year. Five artists -- including both ACM hosts -- are up for a chance to win the night's biggest prize on April 7 in Las Vegas.

Hunter Hayes As James Bond In 'Votefinger'

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:02:22 +0000

Hunter Hayes is back with his second installment of his James Bond inspired ACM vote videos. Check out Hunter's latest video as the "international man of mystery" below.

Sunny Sweeney Wants You to 'Click in the Box' [Video]

Jude Walker — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:14:36 +0000

Remember a few years ago that controversial yet crazily funny bit on Saturday Night Live called…ah, sorry, this is a country station’s website. I’ll just take your word that you have seen it. Sunny Sweeney has joined the “box” fun with a new parody video with a song called “Click in the Box.” It’s G-rated [...]

Hunter Hayes Up for Fan Voted ACM Newcomer Award!

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:58:09 +0000

Hunter Hayes and Kacey Musgraves lead the way for the newcomer nominees for the upcoming 48th Annual ACM Awards!

Reba Steps Down As ACM Host

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:00:41 +0000

Reba has stepped down as host for the 2013 ACM Awards, and will let Blake Shelton handle the duties by himself (dangerous!).

Taylor Swift Thanks Fans for 'New Favorite Thing' Backstage at ACM Awards 2012

Megan Pacella — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:30:40 +0000

Taylor Swift has done it again, y’all. Despite being the youngest name on the ballot for Entertainer of the Year at last night’s 2012 ACM Awards, Nashville’s Sweetheart took home the crown. Never one to leave her fans hanging, Swift paused backstage to make a sweet thank you video for all of her supporters.

A Kiss That You Didn't Get To See On The ACM's [Video]

Brad Vincent — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:16:59 +0000

It was another night full of Country Music Stars, country music, and red carpet appearances. It was the Academy of Country Music Awards. Some of our favorite stars took the stage to claim awards and others to play their newest hits. However, we weren't shown Vocal Duo of the year on live T.V. But the good news is we got the video for you!

Taylor Swift Crowned Entertainer of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:22:05 +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.