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Miranda Lambert and Ashton Kutcher to Meet for First Time Since ACM Awards Tiff

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:00:31 +0000

The last time Miranda Lambert and Ashton Kutcher came face to face, Kutcher was presenting Lambert with the coveted ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. But the ‘Two and a Half Men’ funny guy behaved in such a way that seemed to tick off the sassy starlet just a bit. Dressed in over-the-top country garb — a cowboy hat and a rather gaudy red blazer — Kutcher sang a few bars of George Strait‘s ‘I Cross My Heart,’ later causing Lambert to question the 34-year-old actor’s intentions.

Ashton Kutcher to Justin Moore: 'Know When to Fold 'Em Brother'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:00:18 +0000

Yep, it’s still going on. If you’ve missed out on the ongoing mini-drama that is Ashton Kutcher and Justin Moore (with a touch of Miranda Lambert thrown in for kicks), allow us to summarize for you. At the ACM Awards on April 1, Kutcher got onstage to present Lambert with an award wearing an over-the-top red Western jacket and cowboy hat. He sang an unimpressive few bars of George Strait‘s ‘I Cross My Heart,’ which was a delight to the crowd, but not so much to a few country stars.

Justin Moore Stands by His Ashton Kutcher Rant, Calls Appearance 'Distasteful'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:00:37 +0000

This week, country stars Justin Moore and Miranda Lambert tweeted their disapproval for Ashton Kutcher’s dress and performance at last weekend’s ACM Awards. And while Lambert primarily mentioned that she thought Kutcher may have been poking fun rather than coming at the country genre in sincerity, Moore was quite a bit more candid with his thoughts, ending with, “I don’t care for people making a mockery of the way country artists’ dress.”

Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore Not Amused by Ashton Kutcher's Apparent Jab at Country Music

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:00:34 +0000

If there’s one country gal who’s not going to stand quietly while someone makes fun of her or her people, it’s Miranda Lambert. The sassy sweetheart didn’t seem to think Ashton Kutcher’s little “performance,” nor his over-the-top country getup at Sunday night’s ACM Awards was too cute.

Taylor Swift Takes on Tim Tebow Dating Jokes and More at ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:00:30 +0000

If your name is Taylor Swift, then one thing you’re never going to be free from (or, at least until marriage) are dating rumors. It seems Swift’s fanbase and the media alike would love to see the country starlet with a beau. And while others have to announce their romances by becoming Facebook official or tweeting a sweet nothing, all Miss Swift has to do is look someone in the eyes or share a meal with a guy (and his agent) and — bam — love is in the air.

Taylor Swift Crowned Entertainer of the Year at 2012 ACM Awards

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Big congrats to Taylor Swift! The country cutie was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2012 ACM Awards, marking her second consecutive win of the prestigious fan-voted award. Although she was the youngest nominee in the category, going up against country vets Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton, Swift managed to get the most fan votes to win Entertainer of the Year once again.

Blake Shelton Closes the 2012 ACM Awards, Sings 'You Are' With Lionel Richie

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:00:11 +0000

A few moments into his duet of ‘You Are’ with Blake Shelton at the 2012 ACM Awards, Lionel Richie sort of smiled, shook his head and recognized the strangeness of two grown, heterosexual men singing the love ballad together. Then he kept singing, turning in a fine topper to an enjoyable — albeit tame — country awards show.

2012 ACM Awards Winners – Full List

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:24 +0000

The 2012 ACM Awards winners were elated to collect their prizes on the eve of country music’s biggest party. The annual awards show, hosted for a second time by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton, airs live from Sin City — Las Vegas, Nevada — and pays tribute to the most famous stars in the genre. Natural, selecting the best of the best and naming winners is a daunting task.

2012 ACM Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:41 +0000

Tonight at the 2012 ACM Awards, there were a few standout country stars, like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, whose attire really blew us away. These are our picks of the Best Dressed pictures from the show, which was held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Scroll through the photos to see the most fashionable musicians who hit the red carpet at the 2012 ACM Awards.

2012 ACM Award for Entertainer of the Year – Who Will Win?

Billy Dukes — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:00:28 +0000

The final award given out on Sunday night will name the country artist who — all things considered — had the best year in 2011. There’s no formula for how a voter should choose. It’s some magic mix of sales, concert draw, chart success, high-profile appearances and “heat.” Everybody has their own special blend to decide which artist is tops. Fans can still vote at www.VoteACM.com.

Blake Shelton Is 'Freaking Out' About Hosting 2012 ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:00:27 +0000

With only a day until the 47th Annual ACM Awards, the country world is descending upon Las Vegas. Fans are getting ready to be entertained for the weekend; country stars are getting settled and fitted for their awards night attire; and superstar Blake Shelton is getting ready (physically and mentally) for his second year as an ACM co-host with Reba McEntire. Though this is McEntire’s 14th consecutive year and she could do this show in her sleep, Shelton, who will be performing as well, admitted to some nerves.

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley + More Added to ACM Awards Lineup

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:00:54 +0000

We’re just four days out from the April 1 live telecast of the 47th Annual ACM Awards, and the Academy is still unrolling names of country stars who will be performing and presenting this year. Today, the list continued to grow as it was announced that Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley will the the two newest additions to the continually growing celebrity cast, which already includes big names like Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and tons more.

Martina McBride to Perform 'Marry Me' With Pat Monahan While Couple Gets Married Live at 2012 ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:00:35 +0000

While you expect a great variety of performances at the ACM Awards, there’s one special occurrence you’d never anticipate seeing on the ACM stage: a wedding. Well, prepare to have your expectations blown away this year! Martina McBride and Train frontman Pat Monahan are due to perform McBride’s latest single ‘Marry Me‘ while a couple actually gets married on stage.

Luke Bryan Gears Up for Big ACM Awards Weekend, 'Lionel Richie and Friends' Taping

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Luke Bryan has been looking forward to this weekend for some time now. In addition to performing on the 2012 ACM Awards on Sunday night (April 1), Bryan will also take part in the special ‘Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert’ taping set to take place the following night.

Little Big Town's ACM Awards Performance to Spread Child Hunger Ends Here Message

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:50 +0000

Little Big Town will take the Las Vegas stage at the 47th annual ACM Awards with a song and a message. By performing a song called ‘Here’s Hope’ on the April 1 CBS telecast, they’ll be helping to end child hunger. The performance is part of the ACM Lifting Lives campaign, which teamed up with [...]

Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire + More to Appear on 'The Talk' for ACM Week

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:00:17 +0000

CBS’ afternoon talk show ‘The Talk’ is getting a bit of a country makeover — but only for one week. In honor of the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards, the show, which stars hosts Sharon Osbourne, Julie Chen, Leah Remini and Sheryl Underwood, is going country. The hosts will invite a cast of celebrity country acts to come perform, co-host and, well, talk with them during the week leading up to the 47th Annual ACM Awards.

Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood + Sara Evans Added to 2012 ACM Awards Performers List

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:00:08 +0000

The list of performers for the 2012 ACM Awards continues to grow, with some of the biggest names in country being tacked on as entertainment as the 47th annual event draws nearer. The Academy of Country Music just announced that Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Sara Evans are the newest performers slated to make an appearance on the live telecast, which will air from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 1.

Kenny Chesney Will Debut a Brand New Single at the ACM Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:00:50 +0000

Kenny Chesney fans will want to tune into the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 1. The superstar is planning a major reveal at the show, choosing to perform the first single from his brand new album, according to a representative from his label BNA. It’s certainly interesting that the title of the single has not yet been determined but the live premiere has! Even so, Chesney fans will take it.

Steel Magnolia Slated to Play 2012 ACM Experience, May Not Be Broken Up

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:00:01 +0000

At the beginning of this year, the buzz was that engaged Steel Magnolia partners Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones were parting ways professionally and potentially in their relationship as well. But now, the country duo — who are currently nominated for ACM Vocal Duo of the Year — are slated to play the ACM Experience, which will be held March 30-April 1 in Las Vegas. And this announcement seems to have put rumors to rest… for a little while.

Scotty McCreery, Brantley Gilbert + More to Perform at 2012 ACM Fan Jam

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:00:28 +0000

The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions just unrolled a new lineup of performers today for the 2012 ACM Fan Jam. The event, which is in its second year, will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas April 1 and will feature performances from all three ACM New Artist of the Year Nominees — Scotty McCreery, Brantley Gilbert and Hunter Hayes.