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Five Things the American Country Awards Could Do Better in the Future

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:10:35 +0000

The 2012 American Country Awards were Monday night (Dec. 10), and while the show has improved each year in the three since its introduction to Fox, there is still some room for growth. The support from superstars like Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum proves the show is being embraced by the country music community. With a few tweaks -- some major, some minor -- it could be received with open arms by viewers at home, as well.

Luke Bryan Sweeps 2012 ACAs Show With Nine Awards, Including Artist of the Year

Megan Pacella — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:33:01 +0000

In order to honor the ultimate 2012 American Country Awards artist, Jewel and her husband, bull rider Ty Murray, took to the stage to announce the Artist of the Year winner. It's been such a great year for country music that it was kind of difficult to guess which artist would snag the coveted guitar award.

The Eli Young Band Make Award Show Debut With 'Crazy Girl' on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:23:23 +0000

While their performance of ‘Crazy Girl’ at the 2011 American Country Awards may have been the Eli Young Band‘s first at a major country music award show, it sure didn’t look like it. The Texas based quartet took the stage like old pros and the live audience ate it up.

Scotty McCreery Accepts First Award, Performs 'The Trouble With Girls' at 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:22:51 +0000

Scotty McCreery accepted his award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 American Country Awards and proceeded to rattle off his thank yous like he’d been doing it since he was 12-years-old. “My first award and it’s a dad-gum Telecaster,” the ‘American Idol’ winner said before thanking fans and his management team. He even remembered to give a birthday shout out to his mother.

Blake Shelton Performs Moving Rendition of 'God Gave Me You' at the 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:21:24 +0000

During the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5), Blake Shelton performed his recent multi-week No. 1 smash single, ‘God Gave Me You.’ Shelton’s delivery of the tune was a solid performance, which made country music proud and confirmed why the 2011 American Country Awards have given him the Male Vocalist of the [...]

Carrie Underwood Tries to Embarrass Husband While Accepting 2011 American Country Awards Trophy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:20:31 +0000

Carrie Underwood has to be enjoying the 2011 American Country Awards. She’s picked up three Telecasters thus far and hasn’t had to change her outfit once. The blonde country singer seemed genuinely humbled when a presenter announced her name for the second time, and she didn’t leave the stage without giving her husband’s hockey teammates something to tease him about.

Brad Paisley Wins 2011 Male Artist of the Year ACA, Introduces Performance by Alabama

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:19:41 +0000

Brad Paisley took home a guitar trophy for Male Artist of the Year during Monday night’s 2011 American Country Awards show, as it broadcast live from Las Vegas. Although Paisley was not able to make it to the awards to accept his guitar, he sent in a thank you video that was aired after he was announced as the winner of the category with stiff competition.

Jason Aldean Fights Away Tears While Accepting Artist of the Year Honor at the 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:18:41 +0000

Jason Aldean hid a tear or two under his black cowboy hat as he accepted the 2011 American Country Awards’ honor for Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert presented the award to Aldean, which was his second of the night until the announcer let fans in Las Vegas and viewers at home know the ‘Tattoos on This Town’ singer had also won four other awards, for a total of six.

Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies + More to Perform at 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:22:48 +0000

The 2011 American Country Awards on Fox is quickly becoming another must watch live television broadcast. Top country talents like Blake Shelton, Pistol Annies and Trace Adkins are on the early list of performers. With over a month to go before the Dec. 5 ceremony, more names are sure to be announced.

American Country Awards 2011 Nominees Announced

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:34 +0000

The nominations for the second annual American Country Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band leading the way with eight nods each. The Dec. 5 FOX broadcast honors country artists in traditional categories like Artist of the Year, but also unconventional categories like Touring Headline Act of the Year.

American Country Awards Announced, Jason Aldean & Zac Brown Band Lead Nominations

Ken Hayes — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:19:48 +0000

This years American Country Awards have been announced, and it looks like a good year for Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band. Each have 8 nominations and lead the pack of country stars. Newcomers Thomspon Square have 7 nods, and adorable Taylor Swift has 6. The ACA’s are on Fox Monday Dec 5th. You can [...]

Trace Adkins to host American Country Awards

Nick Cooper — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:35:07 +0000

FOX announced over the weekend that Trace Adkins will return as the host of this year’s American Country Awards. The ACAs got their start last year, billing itself as a unique show that lets fans vote for their favorites in a number of categories, including many previously unrecognized categories. Adkins hosted the show in its [...]