acm awards 2010
She’s slated to sing ‘Giddy on Up’ during the Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas on April 18, a featured slot she finds doubly ironic. [1]
FILE - In this April 2,2009 file photo Reba McEntire performs during a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. [2]
The world, at least the country music-loving part of it, is about to be hearing and seeing a lot more of Laura Bell Bundy, a Kentucky-bred singer and songwriter whose debut album arrives April 13. [1]
Country music sensation Taylor Swift, who’s adept at reaching fans through social media, can also credit the Internet for connecting her with the backup singers who will be performing with her at this Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, to air on CBS. [3]
Information and links about ACM nominees, winners, and the ACM Awards themselves. [4]
Awards in being named that organization’s youngest entertainer of the year winner ever, is in the running for the same trophy at this year’s ACMs. The organization expanded the entertainer category to include eight names this year, up from the usual five: the other nominees are Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Keith Urban and the Zac Brown Band. [1]
The categories for “Top New Solo Vocalist”, “Top New Vocal Duo”, and “Top New Vocal Group” were all presented one month before the awards show, and the winners are listed in bold font. [5]
The Academy of Country Music has announced nominees in the three newcomer categories—Top New Solo Vocalist, Top New Duo and Top New Group—for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards, set for Sunday, April 18th on CBS. [6]
As for the category, it’s a total crapshoot as it is mostly a fan-voted award which means fans will do whatever they can to make their favorites win this award. [7]
This is evidenced by the early awards shows being dominated by Bakersfield artists Buck and Bonnie Owens, and Merle Haggard. [5]
Lady Antebellum, who have gone from upstarts to superstars with their chart-topping album Need You Now, currently 2010’s best-selling album, lead this year’s nominations list with seven. [7]
The ACM show, which airs live from Las Vegas tonight on CBS, will feature performances by Swift, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts and a variety of other heavy-hitters. [...] Many of the usual suspects fill the Entertainer of the Year category: Carrie Underwood, Swift, George Strait, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and more. [2]
The most prestigious awards are for Artist of the Decade and Entertainer of the Year. [5]
Here is a list of all the winners in the Top New Vocal Duo or Group category over the years. [4]
Sources:
[1] Pop & Hiss | ACM Awards | Los Angeles Times
[2] Tonight’s ACM Awards 2010 feature Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift …
[3] How Did Taylor Swift Find Her ACM Backup Singers? - Academy …
[4] Academy of Country Music Awards - About.com
[5] Academy of Country Music - Wikipedia
[6] Nominees - Academy of Country Music
[7] Roughstock’s Predictions for 45th ACM Awards | New Country …