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Luke Bryan Was Thinking of Late Siblings When He Won Entertainer of the Year

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:59 +0000

Budding superstar Luke Bryan couldn't have been more surprised when he won Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 7). The stunned singer cried as he took to the podium to accept the honor. He says they were tears of both happiness and sorrow, as he was thinking of his late brother and sister.

2013 ACMs Had Biggest Viewing Audience in 15 Years

Christina Vinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:11 +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.

Where Was Joe Diffie?

Sharon Buck — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:11:37 +0000

I will tell you up front I am NOT a fan of Jason Aldean’s new song “1994″. Not at all. HOWEVER, I like the fact that it brings attention to Joe Diffie! But WHERE WAS JOE at the ACM Awards last night? I would have bet my house that Joe Diffie was going to make [...]

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan + Hunter Hayes Join Stevie Wonder to Close Out 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000

Stevie Wonder closed out the ACM Awards with his classic soul hit ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ turning the end of the 2013 red carpet show into a celebratory country party. Although it was strange to have a non-country artist wrap up the evening, it was definitely awesome. Plus, Wonder was joined by country music [...]

Luke Bryan Cries as He Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2013 ACMs

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:50:38 +0000

In a surprise upset, Luke Bryan took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night (April 7) -- beating out more established stars like Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

Miranda Lambert Breaks Down as She Accepts Female Vocalist of the Year Win at 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:48:30 +0000

Keith Urban presented the Female Vocalist of the Year award to the dazzling Miranda Lambert at the 2013 ACMs, and she was completely surprised by the win. "I thought for sure Carrie had it this year, and she damn well deserves it!" she said as she took the stage... and broke into tears.

Garth Brooks and George Strait Perform Together During 2013 ACM Awards Highlight

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Mega superstars Garth Brooks and George Strait gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday night (April 7), singing together for the first time ever in tribute to Dick Clark. Reba McEntire introduced the pair, recalling Clark as someone who helped shape her career over the years. “He would slap me if he [...]

Little Big Town Perform Emotional Ballad 'Your Side of the Bed' at the 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:55:18 +0000

After taking home awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year earlier in the evening, country foursome Little Big Town took the stage at the 48th Annual ACM Awards with their new single 'Your Side of the Bed.'

Tim McGraw Joined by Taylor Swift + Keith Urban for 'Highway Don't Care' at 2013 ACM Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:43:33 +0000

Tim McGraw performed ‘Highway Don’t Care’ at the 2013 Academy of Country Music awards on Sunday night (April 7), and a couple of high-powered friends dropped in to help him out. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan couldn’t resist a bit about McGraw, with Shelton saying that he didn’t see the big deal about McGraw’s new [...]

Little Big Town Snag 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:13:13 +0000

Little Big Town took home the 2013 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year. It was a breakout past 12 months for the troupe, thanks to their smash hit 'Pontoon.' They've been doing their thing for so long and thanks to their monstrous, breakthrough year, this award was well-deserved and equally as hard-earned.