An original documentary film that tells the story of the world’s largest and longest-running country music festival debuts on Hulu Wednesday, July 5.
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Lainey Wilson is dating! And it appears she had just one rule for her date when they attended the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards: don't steal her thunder!The «Heart Like a Truck» songstress spoke to ET's Rachel Smith on Thursday in Frisco, Texas and before diving into country music's biggest night, Wilson had to get a little something, something off her chest when it came to her date, former NFL quarterback Devlin Hodges.«Yup, yup. I brought me a hot date tonight,» she tells ET.
«I sure did. I mean, he's looking like a snack over there, ain't he? I said, 'You know what, you can be my date but you can't steal my thunder.'»Wilson was joking, but it's clear being around Hodges had her in a chipper mood.
Prior to her interview with ET, Wilson, 30, nudged Hodges, 27, when a gaggle of photographers were taking their photo on the red carpet. «I was like, 'Hey, look at all these cameras,'» she quipped. «Don't be nervous, boy!»Hodges definitely understood the assignment for his ACM Awards red carpet appearance, donning a grey cowboy hat, a blue sports jacket with a pocket square, white dress shirt, a bolo tie and burgundy cowboy boots.
Wilson, who also spoke to ET about the future of , gushed as they posed for photos on the red carpet. As for Hodges, whose nickname is «Duck» and is an avid hunter, he's originally from Alabama and he had a stellar college football career at Samford in Alabama, where he starred all four seasons at quarterback and, in his senior season in 2018, broke Steve McNair's NCAA FCS career-record for passing yards with 14,584. McNair, who starred at Alcorn State and had a legendary career with the Tennessee Titans before his death in 2009, initially set the NCAA FCS record in 1994. Hodges ultimately
.An original documentary film that tells the story of the world’s largest and longest-running country music festival debuts on Hulu Wednesday, July 5.
Machine Gun Kelly was by Megan Fox's side Thursday for the launch of annual swimsuit issue, and he couldn't help but gush over his fiancée. When asked about Fox's cover photo, MGK had one word for ET's Rachel Smith: «Hot.»Shooting for is something the 37-year-old star has been wanting for a while, in fact, she said she manifested it.«I think I had sort of manifested it. A little bit earlier, a few weeks earlier, I had been like, 'You know, I really think I should do the cover of.
Jon Pardi is loving life as a dad! ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 37-year-old singer at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and he shared his favorite part of seeing his 3-month-old daughter, Presley, grow up.«The whole new thing. Everything's new, so that's fun,» Pardi said. "… It's a whole new learning thing, so that's fun.
Dustin Lynch would love to join the universe. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 37-year-old singer at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and he expressed an interest in following in country star Lainey Wilson's footsteps and joining the hit franchise.«I would be totally down. Absolutely, yes,» Lynch told ET.
Kimberly Perry is having quite a moment. The pregnant singer stepped out on Thursday for the 2023 ACM Awards as she begins a new journey as a solo artist and mother-to-be. «The last couple years have been super transformative for me,» she shared with ET's Rachel Smith.
Chris Stapleton was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on Thursday night. The Tennessee Whiskey singer won the night's most coveted honour at the awards ceremony, which was held at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. It marked the country star's first time winning the prize, and his win qualifies him for the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, celebrating artists who have won New Female/Male Artist of the Year, Female/Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.
Chris Stapleton took home the coveted Academy of Country Music entertainer of the year honors, while Lainey Wilson was named female artist of the year and Morgan Wallen was male artist of the year at tonight’s 58th annual ACM Awards.
There were some big winners at the 2023 ACM Awards tonight!
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic At the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, the top prize, entertainer of the year, was handed out to Chris Stapleton, even as Lainey Wilson and Hardy won in the the greatest number of categories, with four each — two of which they shared for the duet “Wait in the Truck.” Technically, Hardy walked away with six trophies, since the ACMs offer double awards for artists who co-write their nominated songs. Accepting for album of the year, Wilson said, “I wrote 300 songs during the pandemic.” Noting that some fans have said listening to her “Bell Bottom Country” album helped save their lives, Wilson said, “Writing these songs saved mine.” She quoted one of her own lines: “Be who you are, ’cause everybody else is taken.”
The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) is here. The 58th annual award show, co-hosted by country legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, is held in Frisco, Texas this year.This will be Parton's second time hosting the show and Brooks' first time taking on the role.
Ed Sheeran just made his debut at the 58th annual ACM Awards and he delivered a powerful performance with some help from Luke Combs.The «Shape of You» singer hit the stage Thursday night at the Ford Center's The Star in Frisco, Texas, and performed «Life Goes On» while strumming his guitar and rocking an appropriately country denim ensemble.Sheeran turned the number — off his just-released album — into a duet with Combs, who joined the English singer on stage in a surprise appearance that gave the song a fantastic country music flair.After the unexpected pairing, host Garth Brooks took the stage to ask the artists about their collaboration and how they made it come together.«We met like 2018, I'd heard Luke's music through a friend… and we've just been friends for years now,» Sheeran said, smiling, «and it's been great.»Sheeran's performance comes exactly one week after a verdict sided with him in a copyright trial over his «Thinking Out Loud» track. A New York City jury ultimately found that the 32-year-old singer did not copy Marvin Gaye's 1973 hit, «Let's Get It On,' for his 2014 hit track. After the verdict was reached, Sheeran, who was forced to miss his grandmother's funeral in Ireland to attend the trial, publicly released a statement about his win and the case as a whole.»I am obviously very happy with the outcome of the case, and it looks like I'm not going to have to retire from my day job after all — but, at the same time, I am unbelievably frustrated that baseless claims like this are allowed to go to court at all," Sheeran's statement read.
Garth Brooks to host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and they kicked things off with a fun opening number that took a decidedly risqué turn.Brooks hit the stage with a big smile and welcomed the audience with a love-fest between him and his co-host, Dolly Parton, whom he called the G.O.A.T. and introduced with her well-deserved title of the «King of Country Music.»«Did I hear you say you were looking for a G.O.A.T.?» Parton said, coming out onto the stage pulling a cart with a real goat in it. «I've got your G.O.A.T.
Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday sporting a baby bump.The Frisco, Texas, appearance was Smith's pregnancy reveal. She and her husband, Rollie Gaalswyk, already share two sons, Lewis, 4, and Thomas, 6.«Baby number three!» Smith exclaimed to ET's Rachel Smith.
Dolly Parton brought sizzle to the south and proved everything is bigger in Texas as they walked the red carpet at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Parton, who is hosting the show with another country legend, Garth Brooks, rocked a sparkling one-piece jumpsuit at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Miranda Lambert simply stunned wearing a royal blue gown adorned with rhinestones. Lambert broke another record for ACM history when she received her 17th female artist of the year nomination, surpassing Reba McEntire's 16 nominations.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are couple goals at the ACMs! The duo stepped out to attend the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday and were cute as can be walking the red carpet.Kidman stunned in a tweed pantsuit, while her husband of nearly 17 years looked dapper in an all-black look as they posed for pics.They looked more in love than ever, holding hands, laughing and smiling at each other throughout the entirety of the red carpet.ET's Rachel Smith caught the couple as they rushed inside, with Urban explaining, «Got to go, first up!» Even so, the pair had time to share what they're looking forward to from the show, with Urban pointing to the evening's hosts, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, and Kidman telling ET that the upcoming «song and dance» was what was exciting her.Some of that song and dance will come from Kidman's husband, who's set to perform during Thursday night's show.The 58th annual ACM Awards are streaming live on Prime Video and Amazon Music's channel, Twitch, on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET from the Ford Center's The Star in Frisco, Texas. Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are hosting the show with performances by Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and more.
Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, aren't done yet!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Kane at the 2023 CM Awards Thursday, where he shared that the pair are already working on new music following the success of «Thank God.»«We're working on it,» Kane teased. «We're putting a studio in the house right now, so we're gonna put the babies to bed and just work on some music.»The duo is nominated for three ACM awards for the hit track, including, Single of the Year, as well as in the Visual Media of the Year and Music Event of the Year categories.
Lainey Wilson looks great in a cut out, silky sage green look while arriving for at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday night (May 11) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
William Earl One of country music’s biggest nights is here. The 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards is airing Thursday night, and you can watch it from the comfort of your own home. The Official ACM Awards Red Carpet Show – hosted by Amber Anderson, Priscilla Block, BRELAND, Elaina Smith and Kelly Sutton – is streaming live on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. ET I 4 p.m. PT. This year’s top ACM Awards nominees include HARDY, Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Cole Swindell. The livestream will feature interviews with major country stars and special performances from Dalton Dover, Tigirlily Gold and Matt Stell. Thursday’s live show will be available to all on Prime Video, with Amazon Prime non-subscribers able to take advantage of a 30-day free trial, as well as viewable for free via Amazon’s Twitch channel. Come Friday, it will be available for perpetual streaming on the Amazon Music app and on Amazon Freevee, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT.
Garth Brooks is finally ready to take the stage and host his first-ever awards show!Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood were all smiles at the 58th annual ACM Awards on Thursday as they walked the carpet outside the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and they stopped to talk with ET's Rachel Smith about the big night.«I feel good,» shared Brooks — who had been very open about being nervous to emcee the show, alongside returning host Dolly Parton. «I just talk about country music, [and] I do that all that night long.»«He’s been walking, pacing a lot, which means he’s really thinking about it — and a little bit nervous,» Yearwood said with a smile.
Lainey Wilson's not worried about the future of , and she told ET's Rachel Smith exactly why.ET caught up with the «Heart Like a Truck» singer on Thursday in Frisco, Texas ahead of the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards and Wilson didn't seem to flinch when it came to ET reporting last week that the series will end after season 5. Shortly after ET's report, reported that Kevin Costner will not commit to returning to the series until he approves how his role is written off the show.But if you ask Wilson, it sure seems no matter what happens to the series, its fate is in the right and capable hands.«No matter which direction it goes, it’s gonna be incredible because [ creator] Taylor Sheridan, I mean, he can do no wrong, in my opinion,» Wilson said.