Final yr, Wallen was faraway from the ACMs poll after he was caught on digicam utilizing a racial slur.
LAS VEGAS — Morgan Wallen received album of the yr on the Academy of Nation Music Awards on Monday night time for “Harmful: The Double Album,” a yr after he was faraway from the ACMs poll after he was caught on digicam utilizing a racial slur.
Wallen made no direct reference to the difficulty and his absence from latest awards reveals as accepted the trophy at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, however could have hinted at it.
“To my son, this award will signify that his daddy was a fighter,” Wallen mentioned, ending his speech by enthusiastically thanking the followers in attendance.
Miranda Lambert took house the night time’s prime prize, entertainer of the yr, for the primary time after dropping out in 5 earlier years, however was not in Las Vegas to just accept it.
“I can not imagine I’m not there to rejoice,” Lambert mentioned in a video message from London, “it’s the primary time I’ve missed the ACMs in 17 years. I have been ready a very long time for this”
Carly Pearce received greatest feminine artists and Chris Stapleton received greatest male artist over Wallen, who took no different awards Monday night time after being nominated for 3.
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood received single of the yr for his or her duet “If I Did not Love You,” whereas Lainey Wilson received tune of the yr for “Issues a Man Oughta Know.” The artists later carried out the songs dwell in a present that was heavy on performances.
The present, streamed dwell on Amazon Prime Video, tried to evoke a celebration environment whereas paying tribute to tragedies each world and native.
As Previous Dominion took the stage to say its fifth straight ACM Award for greatest group, lead singer Matthew Ramsey mentioned he was glad host Dolly Parton had opened the present by dedicating the night time to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
“I used to be feeling a bit of bit unusual as a result of we’re on this lovely bubble,” Ramsey mentioned. “Each individual right here have fought for his or her goals, however there are individuals on the market combating for his or her lives.”
Aldean, who was acting at a close-by music pageant on the Las Vegas Strip in 2017 when a 64-year man opened fireplace and killed 60 individuals, mentioned he nonetheless could not imagine the second occurred as he launched Stapleton.
Stapleton carried out his indignant tune in regards to the capturing, “Watch You Burn.”
“Solely a coward would decide up a gun, and shoot up a crowd attempting to have enjoyable,” Stapleton sang.
In any other case, the present did its greatest to be lighthearted enjoyable.
Parton opened the present by taking the stage at he indoor stadium in a jumpsuit that gave the impression to be lined in glowing shards of glass.
“A disco ball simply fell proper on me,” Parton mentioned. “I’m simply hoping that nothing punctures me.”
Then got here the primary of a number of lengthy blocks of performances — together with one 35 minutes lengthy — in a ceremony that seeks to emphasise the music and a concert-like environment.
Parton’s co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett celebrated the present’s return to its typical house metropolis after two years in Nashville. They sang Elvis Presley’s traditional “Viva Las Vegas” and Religion Hill’s “Let’s Go to Vegas.”
They have been adopted by medleys from Eric Church and Walker Hayes, who began his efficiency deep within the stadium stands, dressed as casually as the parents within the low-cost seats as he sang his viral hit a few date at Applebee’s, “Fancy Like.”
Brothers Osborne broke a three-year successful streak by Dan + Shay to take greatest duo, the primary trophy handed out through the present.
Luke Bryan sang his ballad “Up,” then carried out his hit duet “Purchase Dust” with Jordan Davis and efficiency of his ballad “Up.” Different performers included Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Blanco Brown, Brooke Eden, Ashley McBryde and BRELAND.
Because the present drew to a detailed, Kelly Clarkson carried out “I Will All the time Love You,” first written and recorded by Parton, in tribute to the host.
“I really like you Dolly Parton!” Clarkson screamed as Parton stepped out to current the entertainer of the yr award.
After studying Lambert’s title, Parton mentioned, “I’ve all the time cherished her.” She additionally mentioned she thought the late Whitney Houston, who introduced the tune renewed fame within the Nineties, would approve of Clarkson’s hovering rendition.
Brothers Osborne and Brittney Spencer closed the present with a efficiency of Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Strolling.”
Drawn by the ACM’s popularity for having a enjoyable, inviting and inclusive environment, Amazon sought to transcend the dwell sporting occasions it has beforehand aired to attach that with a big viewers of nation followers who hearken to Amazon Music.
The present tried to have a sporting look, with three phases, overhead spider cameras, continuous motion and heavy on graphics.
It was touted as commercial-free, however there have been breaks to advertise Amazon’s unique motion pictures and tv sequence.
In a single second of promotional synergy, writer James Patterson launched a efficiency by Parton and Kelsea Ballerini.
Patterson and Parton co-authored a novel, “Run, Rose, Run,” that debuted on the market on Amazon on Monday. Parton and Ballerini carried out a duet from the companion album, accessible on Amazon Music, whereas Ballerini performs the position of the title character within the audiobook on Amazon’s Audible.com.
