Get ready to see stars — because the list of musicians hitting the stage to perform together during the2019 ACM Awardsis stellar!
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards announced its star-studded list of performance collaborations on Tuesday, which include Khalid withKane Brown;Jason AldeanwithKelly Clarkson;Dierks Bentley,Brandi Carlile,Eric Church, andAshley McBryde;Dan + Shaywith Clarkson;Florida Georgia Linewith Aldean; andMaren MorriswithBrothers Osborne.
Previously announced performers includeLANCO,Little Big Town,Thomas Rhett,Chris Stapleton,Carrie Underwoodand16-time hostof the nightReba McEntire.
However, a slew of artists will be honored on the stage for more than just their performances. Combs will take home the prize for new male vocalist, while McBryde will receive her award for new female vocalist and LANCO will be recognized for new group/duo.
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Equally exciting as the announcement itself was justhowthe winners received the news over the weekend — a personal phone call from Underwood!
“Hi! This isCarrie Underwood,” she told LANCO, shocking the band, who were in the middle of rehearsal.
“Do you like good news? You’re about to get some! Well, congratulations, first and foremost for winning the ACM new group of the year,” she continued, as the band cheered in excitement. “I’m glad that I got to be the one to tell you, and I will see you in Vegas!”
“We can’t even begin to describe how truly honored we are to win an ACM award for new group of the year,” thecountry group wroteon Instagram after receiving the call. “Thank you to every single person that has believed in us and made this crazy journey possible. From our fans, to our team, to our families, this would never be possible without you. We love y’all. Now let’s celebrate in Vegas! @acmawards”
McBryde was enjoying a day in the sun at the barn when she received the news, and her day only got better!
“Hi, this isCarrie Underwood,” she began. “I wish I was there to deliver this news to you in person. You, miss, are the ACM new female artist of the year!”
“You’re kidding?” McBryde asked, while Underwood responded, “I am not kidding.”
“Holy s—!” the “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” singer said after hanging up the phone, throwing her drink into the air.
And in the kitchen “toasting my breakfast,” Combs got the best morning wakeup call one could ask for!
“I’ve got some really good news. You’re going to the ACMs, right? On April 7th?” Underwood questioned, with Combs confirming his attendance. “Well, you’re going there as a winner. You won ACM new male artist of the year!”
“Oh, check that out! That’s awesome!” Combs said, while Underwood responded, “It is awesome! Congratulations!”
This award marks the first ACM win for all three artists, who are also nominated for other awards this year. Combs is up for male vocalist of the year, McBryde for female vocalist of the year and LANCO for vocal group of the year.
The 2019 ACM Awards will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS
source: people.com
