McEntire, hosting the show for an eighth time, also took a shot at the Dixie Chicks. “This is a song with no ifs, no ands and plenty of butts,” host Reba McIntire quipped.
Dressed all in black – from his cowboy hat to his leather suit – Adkins added a Las Vegas touch to the program as he performed his song “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” while surrounded by shimmying showgirls. The three-hour show was as much about music as awards, and Trace Adkins provided one of the evening’s musical highlights. “I’ve waited for this my whole life,” she said.Īfter the show, Urban dodged questions about his engagement to actress Nicole Kidman, smiling as he said, “She’s not here, but thank you for asking.” He added that she was “very congratulatory” about his award. Keith Urban was top male vocalist for a second year and Sara Evans, up against Underwood, Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson and Lee Ann Womack, captured her first ACM award, for top female vocalist. Rascal Flatts was top group for a fourth straight year.
1 this week, was named top new male vocalist and Sugarland was chosen as top new duo or vocal group. “I wouldn’t be here if God hadn’t opened all the doors for me,” she told the audience. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
