Luke Combs Serenades The Audience With ‘Better Together’ At ACM Awards

Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Maren Morris will all perform at this year’s show -- and they're all also nominated with some of the year's best music videos and performances.McBryde and Dan + Shay are two of the top nominees at this year's Music Awards — country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show -- tied with Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett. All scored three nods apiece and are competing in the coveted «Video of the Year»

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each.In nominations announced Wednesday for the pandemic-delayed show, 14 videos are vying for the top prize of video of the year.

Chris Willman Music WriterProducers of the 2020 CMT Music Awards belatedly unveiled the list of nominees for the long-postponed telecast, and among the leading contenders, there was a six-way tie for first.

Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Combs were the big winners at the almost virtual Academy of Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday night (September 16, 2020).Rhett and Underwood were both named Entertainer of the Year at the close of the event, which featured a mix of live, virtual and pre-taped segments.Rhett’s prize was his second – he also picked up the Video of the Year gong at a pre-ceremony prizegiving at the beginning of the week.Combs also doubled up with the

ACM Awards might have looked a lot different this year, but that didn't keep the night's big stars from bringing the heat. Country music's biggest names came together, separately, for a fun and lively evening of music and unity.As the first live awards show since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the show's slew of artists and singers belted out their performances from different iconic locations across the city of Nashville, including the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium and the

goes too… two people! In a surprise twist that even threw host Keith Urban for a loop, the big, final category of the 2020 ACM Awards was a tie!«We have a tie. This has got too got to be a first!» Urban said, stunned.

Mickey Guyton is representing for women of color. The country singer delivered one of the most moving performances at the2020 ACM Awards on Wednesday night, singing her emotional song, «What Are You Gonna Tell Her?»While speaking with ET's Rachel Smith after the show, Guyton said she was «overwhelmed.» «I'm so thankful to the ACMs and to CBS for giving me this opportunity and for believing in me,» she shared.

Mickey Guyton delivered one of the most powerful moments of the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards, with her performance of «What Are You Gonna Tell Her?»The singer — who debuted her baby bump ahead of Wednesday's ACM Awards — took the stage in Nashville to perform her latest song, a heartfelt tribute to the innocence of childhood and a call to action about racism, sexism, abuse and more.«What are you gonna tell her / when she figures out / that all this time you built her up / just so the

Gabby Barrett's baby bump is growing! The 20-year-old alum took the stage during the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday for a performance of her hit song, «I Hope.»The singer — wearing a sparkly top complete with a cape, leather leggings and heels -- sat for the entirety of her performance, making her growing bump stand out.Barrett's husband, fellow Idol alum Cade Foehner, played guitar and sang backup vocals during her performance.Jaw is on the floor from those @GabbyBarrett_

Taylor Swift's return to the ACM Awards stage was worth the wait. The nine-time ACM Award-winner gave her world premiere performance off her record-breaking new album on Wednesday, as she performed «Betty» at the awards show. The performance marked Swift's first at a country show in seven years, and she made her homecoming pretty sweet.

Taylor Swift's talents go far beyond music. The pop star's look at the ACM Awards on Wednesday night was courtesy of… herself. Swift — who will be performing at the awards show — did her own hair, makeup and styling for the event, ET confirms. The «Love Story» singer looked polished in a chic head-to-toe Stella McCartney ensemble, consisting of a burgundy turtleneck, tan trousers and black pumps.

Keith Urban knows how to kick off a show.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton to bring some romance to the stage.

Academy of Country Music Awards are honoring the biggest names in country!Host Keith Urban took multiple stages in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday night to hand out this year's ACM Awards. Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett led the pack as two of the most-nominated performers of the night, with Morris receiving her first nomination for Group of the Year for her work with The Highwomen — alongside Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Amanda Shires.

Miranda Lambert found the perfect venue to perform her track, «Bluebird.» During the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, the 36-year-old singer wowed with her performance, which took place at Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe.Wearing a blue velvet shirt with fringe and sparkles, a studded belt, and hoop earrings Lambert expertly performed a stripped down version of the track alongside the song's co-writers.«I'll keep a light on in my soul / Keep a bluebird in my heart,» Lambert

Carrie Underwood just wowed on the Grand Ole Opry House stage. During the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, the 37-year-old singer honored trailblazing female Opry members by performing a medley of songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton.Wearing a tea-length, pink dress, Underwood began her time on stage by expressing how much each of the women mean to her.«Patsy and Loretta.

There’s ‘no doubt’ about it, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani really are a match made in Heaven.

Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi charmed the audience as they took the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood hits the stage at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry while participating in the opening number of the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards, which aired on Wednesday (September 16).

ACM Awards will look a lot different this year, but tonight country music's biggest stars are still planning to put on quite the show. Keith Urban is taking his first turn as host of the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards as the show moves from Las Vegas to Nashville after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.We won't have the usual crowd of country music fans, as the show is going audience-less, but those watching at home can expect a star-studded lineup of performers that includes