Foo Fighters, Nas and H.E.R. are among the new additions to the roster of performing artists at next month’s Grammy Awards ceremony.The announcement, made overnight (March 24), also sees Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton added to the bill.
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Dad’s night out! Months after Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their fourth daughter, the singer stepped out solo to celebrate country music at the 2022 ACM Awards.
Rhett, 31, was all smiles on the red carpet on Monday, March 7 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas while Akins, 32, was not seen with her husband. Instead, Rhett seemed to enjoy a boys’ night.
He was spotted chatting with Jason Aldean before the show kicked off, and he gave Chris Stapleton a big old hug mid-show. Later, Rhett sang “Praise the Lord” with Breland.
The “Country Again” crooner earned nominations for Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year but lost to Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, respectively.
He’s going home empty handed, but he’s headed back to his happy family.
The college sweethearts were already the parents of daughters Willa Gray, 6, Ada James, 4, and Lennon Love, 2, when they welcomed baby No. 4 late last year.
“Our little miss Lillie Carolina Akins was born on November 15th and our family couldn’t be more over the moon about our littlest joy,” the “Live in Love” podcast host announced via Instagram in November 2021. “‘If He dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor / How much more will He clothe you? / If He watched over every sparrow / How much more does He love you?’ Lyrics from ‘Jireh’ by @elevationworship and @maverickcitymusic inspired by scriptures in Matthew 6 & Luke 12. Just love hearing her name as the sweetest reminder of how much God cares for us.”
The Georgia native gushed over his wife’s strength in a social media post of his own, writing, “@laur_akins you are my hero. Watching a child being born is legit a miracle. Four under 6 here we go!”
Rhett, who released his album Country Again: Side A seven months before Lillie’s
Foo Fighters, Nas and H.E.R. are among the new additions to the roster of performing artists at next month’s Grammy Awards ceremony.The announcement, made overnight (March 24), also sees Jon Batiste and Chris Stapleton added to the bill.
Kyle Richards -- a favorite on -- is constantly seen wearing under eye patches throughout the show's 11 seasons.Sure, the drama might get exhausting, but we have to respect her dedication to her skincare routine in the midst of all of it. And while the OG Housewife relies on a number of top skincare and makeup products to perfect her beauty regimen, fans have taken notice of her affinity for under eye patches and gels — like the Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches — in particular.During the season 9 cast trip to Provence, France, Richards was shown wearing the gold eye patches while discussing group drama with Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.
Dolly Parton dedicated the 57th Academy of Country Music awards to the people of Ukraine on Monday (7 March). Opening the ceremony in Las Vegas, the “9 to 5” singer, who is famously apolitical, said: “Now, I don’t want to be political and this is not. I’d rather pass a kidney stone than do that.
Brothers Osborne mentioned that their single had been pulled from country radio last week during their acceptance speech at the 2022 ACM Awards.
Morgan Wallen won Album Of The Year at last night’s Academy of Country Music Awards (March 7) a year after he was suspended by his record label for using a racial slur.Wallen sparked controversy back in February 2021 after footage of him yelling a racial slur outside his home in Nashville surfaced. After issuing an apology, he was subsequently dropped by a number of radio stations and temporarily suspended from his label, Big Loud.Wallen was also barred from attending and being nominated at last year’s ACM Awards, while he was banned from attending November’s CMA Awards despite being nominated.Despite this, sales of Wallen’s album ‘Dangerous’ surged in the US and he maintained the Number One spot on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart in the US for a record-breaking 10 weeks.Wallen’s January 2021-released ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’, which was released via Big Loud and Republic Records, won Album Of The Year at last night’s ceremony at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.And ACM Album of the Year goes to… Dangerous: The Double Album by @MorganWallen! #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/4AcbMY0Zyf— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) March 8, 2022Wallen did not address the racism controversy directly during his acceptance speech at the ACM Awards, but he did thank those who had “shown me grace along the way”.While Wallen’s victory in the category was celebrated by his fans, the ACM Awards was also criticised online for their decision to award the singer with the honour.
took home the New Male Artist of the Year Award at Monday's 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and is less than a month away from his wedding to fiancée, Hallie Ray Light. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with McCollum about his big win on Monday at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. «I mean, you look at everybody that's won New Male Artist of the Year at the ACMs — Rodney Crowell, Eddie Rabbitt, Randy Travis — it's a long, long list. So it's a good list to be on,» McCollum told ET. As for how he'll celebrate the win, the performer planned to enjoy his time in Las Vegas. «I'm probably gonna go out and get sauced tonight in Vegas, so no holding back,» he teased. By his side on the red carpet was his fiancée, and McCollum couldn't help but gush about his future bride. «The best version of me comes out when I've got her around, so she won't be going anywhere,» he shared. The couple's wedding is coming up and McCollum is ready for that walk down the aisle. «We got like three weeks 'til the big day, so it's getting close.
Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday night for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.Wallen made no direct reference to the incident or his absence from recent awards shows while accepting the trophy at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, but may have dropped a hint about it.“To my son, this award will signify that his daddy was a fighter,” Wallen said, finishing his speech by enthusiastically thanking the fans in attendance.Miranda Lambert took home the night's top prize, entertainer of the year, for the first time after losing out in five previous years, but was not in Las Vegas to accept it.“I cannot believe I’m not there to celebrate,” Lambert said in a video message from London, “it’s the first time I’ve missed the ACMs in 17 years.
Hosted by Dolly Parton alongside by co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards was a the two-hour concert event of the year live streamed globally on Prime Video tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
2022 Academy of Country Music Awards saw the likes of Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton picking up coveted trophies, and performances from Dolly Parton, Kelsea Ballerini and Kelly Clarkson.MORE: Kelly Clarkson stuns in bodycon dress during Dolly Parton tribute at ACM AwardsThe ceremony took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, and viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.WATCH: Dolly Parton kicks off 2022 ACM AwardsCountry music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen but HELLO! was behind the scenes and below are several fun moments from your favorite stars...MORE: Carrie Underwood wows in leg-lengthening micro shorts at ACM AwardsCountry stars including Tenille Townes spoke to HELLO! and many of them shared that Dolly Parton was their dream collaborator."I really do feel so inspired that Dolly Parton is in the house, anything around her would be a dream come true," Tenille told us, when asked who she would love to perform with, dead or alive.
A virtual acceptance! Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7, but the singer couldn’t actually accept the honor in person.
Chris Stapleton is proving he is seriously dad goals! The country star just revealed his son's epic 13th birthday plans, and it is sure to be an unforgettable night for both of them.MORE: Chris Stapleton proves what a doting dad he is as he talks about his childrenDuring Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards – taking place in Las Vegas and hosted by Dolly Parton – the Tennessee Whiskey singer revealed it wasn't only his wife, Morgane Stapleton, who was with him in attendance. As the singer hit the red carpet to answer questions about his imminent performance during the awards, he confessed there was another special occasion going on in his life.WATCH: The Academy of Country Music Awards has a new home and a new streaming platform - find out all you need to knowMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsWhile the Stapleton family is notoriously private and little is known about their five children, he did reveal that one of them is attending Monday's show, and for an extra special reason: to celebrate their thirteenth birthday!The night is set to be an emotional one for Chris, as he announced he will be performing a song in tribute to the horrific 2017 Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Chris and Morgane with two of their five children, Wayland and AdaThe star has previously expressed just how important – and involved – his family is in his music.
Miranda Lambert has become the eighth country star to win the rare ACM Awards triple-crown award.MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news Miranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer - and which means that after now winning the ACM category, as well as Female New Artist and Female Artist categories, she has won the coveted triple-crown.WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean are the most recent recipients of the honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken."MORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM Awards"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting their blood sweat and tears into their guitar strings." Miranda was not there in person to win the coveted awardThis year's Academy of Country Music Awards took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.Viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.Country music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen.The show also saw some of country
Taking a break to enjoy the music! While presenting two awards at the 2022 ACM Awards, Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille didn’t forget to offer a special shoutout to their hit show Yellowstone.
Red carpet ready. Morgan Wallen returned to the 2022 ACM Awards after previously being barred from attending in the wake of his N-word scandal.
Chris Stapleton helped honour those who died in the tragic Route 91 country music festival shooting in 2017.
Cowboy cuties! The men of country music brought out all the stops for the ACM Awards on Monday, March 7. From western wear to black tie tuxedos, the red carpet was filled with a wide range of fabulous fashion.
The 2022 American Country Music Awards (ACMs) are here. The highly anticipated 57th annual award show is co-hosted by the previously announced ACM male and female artists of the year nominees, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, respectively, alongside the country music queen, Dolly Parton, at Allegiant stadium in Las Vegas on Monday. Country music fans are set to be wooed with performances by some of the genre’s brightest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and more. Parton, who opened the evening by dedicating the entire show to Ukraine, will perform a duet with Kelsea Ballerini. In addition, Kelly Clarkson is doing a heartfelt tribute to Parton during the show. From left, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion.The artists took home the group of the year award. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Two winners have already been announced: Parker McCollum won new male artist of the year and Lainey Wilson was named new female artist of the year.