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Luke Bryan Says 'Thank You' to His Fans For ACM Entertainer of The Year [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:03:35 +0000

If you watched the ACM’s last Sunday night, then you saw Luke Bryan receive the Entertainer of the Year award! Now, he wants to say ‘Thank you’ again! Luke was so overwhelmed by the win in his acceptance speech my heart just melted! Well, he filmed a video thanking all his fans that voted for [...]

The 48th Academy of Country Music Awards This Sunday! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:13:58 +0000

The Academy of Country Music Awards is Sunday night! Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will host the show and a ton of country artists will present awards and perform!Some things to watch for? What ever you do don’t miss the beginning of the show! Blake will be joined by Luke, Brad Paisley, and Pistol Annies [...]

Fan Voting Open For The ACMs!

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:05:01 +0000

The Academy of Country Music Awards are just around the corner! It’s time for us to vote on a couple of categories.Fans (that would be us!) can vote in two categories. Entertainer of the Year with nominees of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift. The other category we get to [...]

Sunny Sweeney to Perform at Songwriters on the Edge of Texas 2013 [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:07:46 +0000

This year for CASA’s “Songwriters on the Edge of Texas” concert, the featured performer just happens to also be nominated for the ACM “Top New Female Performer” Award for 2013. Sunny Sweeney will perform at Northridge Country Club Sunday April 14, 2013 as the Headline act for Songwriters on the Edge of Texas 2013. The [...]

ACM's Non-Country Star Presenters-What Do You Think? [POLL]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:25:58 +0000

So did you happen to catch the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards the other night. Is it my imagination or has country music lost it’s way on who presents the award trophies.Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about variety in an awards show and it’s kinda cool to see other artists from other [...]

How Did Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Do Hosting the ACM Awards 2012? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:07 +0000

Blake Shelton was clearly more comfortable on stage during the ACM Awards 2012 than he was the previous year, the first time he co-hosted with Reba McEntire. It seemed like the singer was able to write some of his own jokes, or at least include jokes fans would expect to find on his Twitter page. For better or worse, the monologue and interludes had more bite than those in years past.

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).

Chris Young Gets the Crowd Going With 'Save Water Drink Beer' at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:01:56 +0000

Tonight at the 2012 ACM Awards, after Carrie Underwood took the stage to perform her new single ‘Good Girl,’ hosts Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire introduced two-time nominee Chris Young, who got the crowd pumped with a live rendition of ‘Save Water, Drink Beer.’

2012 ACM Awards Performances to Include Duets From Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Lionel Richie

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:30:57 +0000

The 2012 ACM Awards are shaping up to be quite an entertaining evening, with new country stars being added to the celebrity lineup of performers each day. That’s in addition to a live onstage wedding, and now, a list of country talents set to bring special duets to the ACM stage. The Academy announced today (March 29) the lineup of special collaborations that are slated to be a part of country music’s “party of the year.”

Who Do You Think Will Win 'New Artist Of The Year' At The ACM's? [POLL]

Mario Garcia — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:28:44 +0000

The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is Sunday, April 1st, live from Vegas on CBS 7pm. (central) Blake Shelton and Reba host the award show once again.Here’s a behind the scenes look of rehearsals for the 2012 ACM’s courtesy of their website. Who Is Your ACM New Artist Of The Year Pick? [...]

Reba McEntire to Make Pit Stop at Son's Race Before ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Anyone who knows anything about Reba McEntire understands one thing about the seemingly ubiquitous superstar: her schedule is jam packed. But McEntire’s biggest fans also know that the multi-dimensional talent always puts her family first. This weekend, McEntire will be making that loud and clear as she heads out to host the 47th annual ACM Awards with Blake Shelton. While everyone else is already in Las Vegas scrambling around in preparation for the show, McEntire will be in Birmingham, Ala. cheering on her son, Shelby Blackstock, as he races at Barber Motorsports Park.

Time To Vote for Your ACM Entertainer of the Year [Poll]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:30:23 +0000

The Academy of Country Music Awards happens Sunday April 1st, and again this year, It will be hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire. Plus, just like before, the "Entertainer of the Year" will be determined by your votes. So, we also want to do a poll here locally, just to see who would win if it were only our listeners voting.

Free Event At ACM's For Country Fans In Vegas [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:53:59 +0000

The ACM will be hosting for the first time a free public event for fans prior to the 47th Annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas. The 3-Day family oriented event will take place March 30th-April 1st at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The event includes an ACM BBQ Throwdown, ACM Expo, The Ram Ride [...]

Win A Trip To The Academy Of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas

Mario Garcia — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:04:41 +0000

Dr Pepper, Kicker 102.5 and Albertson’s have teamed up to send one lucky Kicker listener and their special guest to Las Vegas for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 1st 2012.Your trip includes round trip airfare, three days, two nights hotel accommodations, tickets to the ACM’s Pre-Party with superstar Blake Shelton [...]

Kenny Chesney Leads with Nine ACM Nominations

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:28:30 +0000

We posted the list of nominations for the "47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards", and even though he didn't get any love last year, Kenny Chesney is back on top this year with NINE nominations.

2012 ACM Awards Nominees Announced

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:09:09 +0000

The Academy of Country Music took a different approach to naming the nominations for the 2012 ACM Awards, inciting a first-time digital press conference via their Facebook page, as opposed to simply posting a list of hopefuls. With help from folks like Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Nancy O’Dell of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and more, the red carpet was rolled out for this year’s event.

Nominees for 2012 ACM Awards to Be Announced This Week

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:22:51 +0000

For the first time ever, the Academy of Country Music is taking a totally different spin on the way they unroll their awards. This year, they’re hitting the internet and announcing the 2012 ACM Awards nominees on Facebook and Twitter, with the bulk of the nominations being unveiled during a digital press conference on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 AM PT.

Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire to Host the 2012 ACM Awards

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:51:47 +0000

Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire will be back to host the 2012 ACM Awards. After a praiseworthy performance during the 2011 awards show — and Shelton’s skyrocketing public profile — inviting the two to run the show again was likely a no-brainer for producers. In addition, the AP reports that the academy has announced headliners for the other events taking place during the early April celebration.

Fans Put Auction Items Up From Miranda Lambert's Wedding [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:42:09 +0000

How would you like to purchase items from the Blake Shelton-Miranda Lambert wedding?Well, fans of Miranda Lambert have put together an auction of unique items to help raise money for one of Miranda’s charities that helps find homes for displaced pets, Ran’s Animal Care Express. Some of the items up for grabs is a string [...]

My Kinda Party Comes to Idol

Mario Garcia — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:34:51 +0000

Jason Aldean will share the American Idol stage on Thursday with Idol’s first-ever winner, Kelly Clarkson. The two will perform their number-one duet “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” The song is a fan-favorite from Jason’s album My Kinda Party, but his fans have already found his next big hit in the new single,“Dirt Road Anthem”.