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Academy of Country Music Awards
ACM Awards Playlist Essentials on Spotify
Originally posted 04/07/2013 06:30AM
Vegas is going country.
The ACM Awards have arrived – and Nashville's biggest stars are kicking up their cowboy boots in Sin City for Sunday night's big show.
Helming the event are hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, but country vets like Garth Brooks and George Strait (taking the stage together for the first time) will rub elbows with newer stars, like The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line.
Whether you're going to be hitting the strip in Vegas or watching from the comfort of your couch (starting at 8 p.m. ET on CBS), here are the essential songs to make sure you're in the loop.
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Academy of Country Music Awards
Academy of Country Music Awards: Who to Follow!
Originally posted 04/06/2013 03:20PM
The Academy of Country Music Awards are going to be one heck of a show.
With Jana Kramer and her fiancé Brantley Gilbert both nominated for best new artist and Garth Brooks and George Strait performing together for the first time, country music fans are in for a treat.
But if you're not in Las Vegas, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun of ACM weekend. Before the show airs live Sunday from the MGM Grand (CBS, 8 p.m.) keep up with the country stars on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Here are a few of our favorite socially minded singers:
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Luke Bryan & Kimberly Perry Ready to 'Rock' New Hosting Gig
Originally posted 09/17/2012 01:00PM
Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry have three words for Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley: "Watch your backs."
While Underwood and Paisley will be co-hosting the CMA Awards on Nov. 1 for the fifth consecutive year, upstarts Bryan and Perry (lead singer of Band Perry) are hoping their debut as co-hosts of Country's Night to Rock – which airs Monday night at 8 p.m. ET on ABC – will leave a lasting impression.
"I wasn't really sure what hosts were supposed to do," Perry tells PEOPLE. "But I have studied Carrie and Brad – they are such pros. And my brothers [bandmates Reid and Neil] let me practice with them on the bus. Neil actually does a great Luke Bryan imitation, so that helped!"
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Adele, Kanye West & Bruno Mars Lead Grammy Nominations
Originally posted 11/30/2011 11:20PM
It's the perfect pick-me-up as she recovers from throat surgery.
Adele, the Brit with the powerhouse voice, earned six Grammy Award nominations Wednesday night, including nods in all three of the award show's major categories: album of the year; record of the year; and song of the year.
Kanye West, however, snagged the most recognition, leading with seven nominations, many for his collaboration with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne.
This year, like last, the Grammys spread the wealth across genres, with rockers Foo Fighters and R&B crooner Bruno Mars each picking up six nominations. Not far behind: rapper Lil Wayne and electronic dance jam pioneer Skrillex, who both pulled in five nominations, while indie rocker Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj, Mumford & Sons and Rihanna each earned four nominations.
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The Band Perry Celebrates Their CMA Win with a Bash in Nashville
Originally posted 11/10/2011 02:45PM
The Band Perry celebrated their CMA wins at the star-studded BMLG/PEOPLE Country Afterparty at Nashville's Pinnacle Building. Guests at the CMA bash all enjoyed savory snacks from a risotto bar and treats from a dessert cart that was wheeled around the party. To drink, guests were offered Starbucks Via-tinis. Attendees such as Taylor Swift, Kellan Lutz and Reese Witherspoon mingled in a VIP area. Swift was spotted giving out hugs to revelers and chatting with Witherspoon, and Swift's dad happily high-fived fellow party guests.
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CMA Awards: Newlyweds Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Score
Originally posted 11/09/2011 09:15PM
Call it a belated wedding present.
Newlyweds Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert took home a pair of CMA Awards Wednesday night, for male and female vocalist of the year, respectively.
"Congrats to my hubby too," Lambert said in her acceptance speech and, addressing her husband: "It's gonna be a good night tonight baby!"
Shelton responded by rubbing his hands together with a sly grin from the audience.
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