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The ACM Awards Wrap-Up: See Photos of Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and More

Apr 8, 2013 @ 12:07 pm

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Country’s biggest stars turned Las Vegas into NashVegas last night! Keith Urban, Faith Hill (in Chado Ralph Rucci), Taylor Swift (in Naeem Khan), Tim McGraw, and more ventured west to the glitzy MGM Grand Garden Arena for the 48th annual ceremony for the mega-country celebration. Luke Bryan, who also co-hosted the evening with The Voice judge Blake Shelton, took home the evening’s biggest fan-voted honor, the Entertainer of the Year award, only made that much more special by the fact 1.1 million fans casted their votes, while southern newcomers Florida Georgia Line won the other fan-voted category, New Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert took home the Female Vocalist of the Year prize for the fourth year in a row, making her only the third artist ever (after country legends Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn) to win the honor four or more times. Click the photo above to see all the stars on country’s biggest night!

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— Meghan Blalock

The Academy of Country Music Awards are Tonight: Here’s Who We’re Excited to See!

Apr 7, 2013 @ 4:00 pm

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Grab your cowboy boots, y’all! The 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast live tonight from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. And it should be a good ‘ol time, with Blake Shelton reprising his hosting duties for the third year alongside first-timer Luke Bryan. Plus, some of our favorite leading ladies are planning to be in attendance including The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco as a presenter, three-time nominee Taylor Swift, Blake’s wife and competition (they’re both nominated for Entertainer of the Year!) Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood, who is one of the many artists slated to perform during the night’s ceremony. Click through the gallery to see the list of nominees now, and tune in to CBS at 8/7c to watch the awards show live.

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2013 Academy of Country Music Awards: See the Nominees!

Feb 13, 2013 @ 12:42 pm

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The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 48th Annual ACM Awards this morning! Some of our favorite ladies made the cut, including Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and pop-country crossover Kelly Clarkson, who is nominated for Vocal Event of the Year for her duet “Don’t Rush” with Vince Gill. Click through the gallery to see more nominees and find out which trophies they might take home with them come Sunday, April 7th, when the awards—hosted by country cuties Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan—air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS at 8/7c.

— Meghan Blalock

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ACM Awards Performances: Stage Style from Carrie Underwood, Kimberly Perry, Miranda Lambert, and More!

Apr 2, 2012 @ 2:00 pm

Not only did country’s biggest stars look fab on the Academy of Country Music Awards‘ red carpet last night, they also brought some serious style to the stage. Carrie Underwood belted out her latest single “Good Girl” in a fringed fuchsia dress and crystal-embellished Giuseppe Zanotti booties, while Miranda Lambert sang “Over You” in an inky Ani + Ari leather corset and a feathered skirt with lace paneling by Andru Chrisst. See more performance looks in the gallery!

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— Caitlin Petreycik

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Kimberly Perry at the ACM Awards: Behind-the-Scenes!

Apr 2, 2012 @ 10:40 am

Country singer Kimberly Perry, one third of The Band Perry with her brothers Neil and Reid, loved choosing her looks for last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The star, who was nominated for Vocal Group of the Year, is known for her feminine-yet-edgy style and signature blonde curls. “I like award shows because I rarely get to dress up in evening wear,” Perry told InStyle.com. “I love getting pampered!” For her walk down the ACM red carpet, Perry chose a silk tulle nude mermaid gown by Cengiz Abazoglu. She loved it so much, she confessed to her stylist Renee Layher, “I actually want to be buried in this dress!” Click through the gallery to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Perry preparing for the ACM Awards!

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2012 ACM Awards, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood

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ACM Awards 2012: All the Fashion Details!

Apr 2, 2012 @ 10:00 am

Last night, country music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at The Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year winner Miranda Lambert went Old Hollywood glam in a gold Randi Rahm halter, Taylor Swift accepted the Entertainer of the Year Award in a white J. Mendel dress with sexy side cut-outs, and Carrie Underwood posed in a pale lemon Abed Mahfouz gown. See their looks, as well as LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, Nicole Kidman, and more in the gallery!

— Cheryl Brody Franklin

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ACM Awards 2012: See Taylor Swift’s Transformation!

Apr 1, 2012 @ 2:00 pm

In a few hours, Taylor Swift will hit the ACM Awards red carpet, but before she does, check out her transformation from high-schooler to country superstar! Click through the gallery to see Swift’s most memorable beauty moments, and tune into CBS at 8/7c tonight to see if she snags Entertainer of the Year!

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The ACM Awards Are Happening Tonight! See Carrie Underwood’s Transformation

Apr 1, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

The American Country Music Awards are tonight! Not only is Carrie Underwood up for Female Vocalist of the Year, but she’s also been nominated for Vocal Event of the Year, and she’ll be performing her new single, “Good Girl!” Click through the gallery to see Carrie’s Hollywood transformation, from American Idol cutie to one of country music’s most glamorous stars! And tune into CBS at 8/7c to catch the ceremony live.

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