ACM Country Music Awards 2021: What to Expect
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The ACM Awards are right around the corner and we’ve got everything you need to know about the show! From the nominees to the host, here’s what to expect at this year’s ACM Awards.
ACM Awards Show
The Academy of Country Music Awards is an annual awards show that celebrates the best in country music. This year’s show is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with some of the biggest names in country music set to perform. Here’s what you can expect from the 2021 ACM Awards.
ACM Awards Show date and time
The 56th ACM Awards are scheduled to air on Sunday, April 18, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The show was originally supposed to take place in Nashville on April 5, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The awards show will be held at three different venues this year: the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry House. All three locations have been integral parts of country music history and are iconic venues in Nashville.
This year’s show will be hosted by 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban. This will be Urban’s second time hosting the show; he previously served as host in 2005.
The Academy of Country Music has also announced that there will be several musical collaborations during the show, including a performance by Carrie Underwood with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Other performers include Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett.
The nominees for this year’s ACM Awards were announced on February 25 and can be found here. Some of the nominees include Carrie Underwood (Entertainer of the Year), Thomas Rhett (Male Artist of the Year), Maren Morris (Female Artist of the Year) and Chris Stapleton (Album of the Year).
ACM Awards Show location
The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards show will be held on Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS. The show will be taking place at the cowboy-themed hotel and casino, The Venetian Las Vegas. This is the first time in seven years that the ACMs have been held in Las Vegas.
The awards show will feature performances from some of country music’s biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton. Maren Morris is also set to perform, as well as duo Dan + Shay. Luke Bryan and Jimmie Allen will team up for a performance, while Miranda Lambert will take the stage with Elle King.
ACM Awards Show host
The upcoming 54th annual ACM Awards show is set to air live on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 8pm ET on CBS. The awards show was originally scheduled to take place in Nashville, TN, but was moved to Los Angeles, CA due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s show will be hosted by returning host Keith Urban. This will be Urban’s fourth time hosting the ACM Awards show. The country music star is also nominated for four awards this year, including Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year.
Other nominees this year include Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Carrie Underwood. Lambert is the most nominated artist this year with nine nominations, while Underwood and Morris are tied with eight nominations each.
The nominees for Entertainer of the Year are:
-Garth Brooks
-Luke Bryan
-Kenny Chesney
-Eric Church
-Miranda Lambert
The nominees for Male Artist of the Year are:
-Dierks Bentley
-Luke Combs
-Thomas Rhett
-Chris Stapleton
-Keith urban
ACM Awards Performances
The ACM Awards are always a night to remember. This year’s show is sure to be no different, with some of the biggest names in country music set to take the stage. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 ACM Awards performances.
ACM Awards Performances list
The 51st ACM Awards are rapidly approaching, and with that comes another impressive list of performers. This year’s show will feature some of country music’s biggest stars, as well as some upcoming artists that are sure to make a splash.
Confirmed performers for this year’s show include:
-Luke Bryan
-Eric Church
-Miranda Lambert
-Maren Morris
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-Carrie Underwood
-Chris Stapleton
-Brett Eldredge
-Luke Combs
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-Jon Pardi
ACM Awards Performances highlights
The ACM Awards are always a star-studded event, and this year’s show is sure to be no different. With some of the biggest names in country music set to take the stage, there are sure to be some memorable moments. Here are just a few of the performances that we’re looking forward to seeing at this year’s show.
Carrie Underwood is set to open the show with a medley of her hits, including “Southbound,” “Church Bells,” and “Drinking Alone.” She’ll be joined by special guest appearances from Sara Evans and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line.
Keith Urban will take the stage with P!nk for a performance of their duet “One Too Many.” This will be the first time that Urban has performed at the ACM Awards since 2016, when he won Entertainer of the Year.
Luke Bryan will perform his new single “Knocking Boots” for the first time on television. He’ll be joined by special guest Lauren Alaina, who will perform her new single “Road Less Traveled.”
Miranda Lambert will return to the ACM stage for a performance of her new single “Bluebird.” She last performed at the awards show in 2018, when she won Female Vocalist of the Year.
Blake Shelton will perform his new single “Minimum Wage” for the first time on television. He last performed at the ACM Awards in 2019, when he won Male Vocalist of the Year.
ACM Awards Winners
The 53rd annual ACM Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18, 2021. This will be the first time in seven years that the awards show will be held in Sin City. The Academy of Country Music Awards is one of country music’s biggest nights of the year. Some of the biggest names in the genre are set to perform and take home awards. Here’s what you can expect from this year’s show.
ACM Awards Winners list
The list of ACM Awards winners for 2021 has been announced!
The Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out on Sunday night (April 18), with Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris taking home the top prize of the evening, Entertainer of the Year.
Rhett and Morris were both double winners on the night, with Rhett also taking home Male Artist of the Year, while Morris was honored with Female Artist of the Year.
Dan + Shay won Duo of the Year, while Old Dominion took home Group of the Year. In a rare tie, Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde were named joint winners of Album of the Year for their respective albums “Wildcard” and “Never Will.”
First-time ACM winner Jimmie Allen was named New Male Artist of the Year, while Ingrid Andress was named New Female Artist of the Year. Tenille Arts won New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year and Gabby Barrett was named New Artist of the Year.
Here’s a full list of this year’s ACM Awards winners:
Entertainer Of The Year: Thomas Rhett
Male Artist Of The Year: Thomas Rhett
Female Artist Of The Year: Maren Morris
Duo Of The Year: Dan + Shay
Group Of The Year: Old Dominion
Album Of The Year (TIE): “Wildcard” – Miranda Lambert & “Never Will” – Ashley McBryde
New Male Artist Of The Year: Jimmie Allen
New Female Artist Of The Year: Ingrid Andress
New Vocal Duo Or Group Of The year: Tenille Arts
ACM Awards Winners highlights
The ACM Awards are back for another year of celebrating the biggest and brightest stars in country music! This year’s show is set to be a star-studded event, with performances from some of the genre’s biggest names. Here’s a look at some of the top ACM Awards winners from recent years.
-Miranda Lambert: She’s a three-time ACM Award winner and one of the most successful female vocalists in country music today. She’s sure to be a force to be reckoned with at this year’s show.
-Carrie Underwood: She’s a seven-time ACM Award winner and one of the most popular female vocalists in any genre. She’s sure to bring her A-game to this year’s show.
-Luke Bryan: He’s a five-time ACM Award winner and one of the most popular male vocalists in country music today. He’s sure to put on a great show at this year’s awards.
So, who will be taking home the top prize at this year’s ACM Awards? Tune in to find out!
