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2011 American Country Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:29:10 +0000

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The best dressed artists at any given music awards show are often as news-making as the winners themselves, and tonight’s 2011 American Country Award’ best dressed were no exception. We want to bring special attention to adorable ‘American Idol’ duo Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, who both made our list of the ACAs’ most stylish, which is pretty impressive given their short awards show resume.

Toby Keith Named Artist of the Decade at 2011 American Country Awards, Performs 'Red Solo Cup'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:33:48 +0000

Over the past 10 years, Toby Keith has been the most-played artist on country radio. His feat as one of country music’s most influential artists was enough to garner the win for Artist of the Decade at the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5).

Jason Aldean Fights Away Tears While Accepting Artist of the Year Honor at the 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:25:41 +0000

Jason Aldean hid a tear or two under his black cowboy hat as he accepted the 2011 American Country Awards’ honor for Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert presented the award to Aldean, which was his second of the night until the announcer let fans in Las Vegas and viewers at home know the ‘Tattoos on This Town’ singer had also won four other awards, for a total of six.

Brad Paisley Wins 2011 Male Artist of the Year ACA, Introduces Performance by Alabama

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:19:41 +0000

Brad Paisley took home a guitar trophy for Male Artist of the Year during Monday night’s 2011 American Country Awards show, as it broadcast live from Las Vegas. Although Paisley was not able to make it to the awards to accept his guitar, he sent in a thank you video that was aired after he was announced as the winner of the category with stiff competition.

2011 American Country Awards Performance Pictures

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:08:35 +0000

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Like any great awards show, the 2011 American Country Awards were packed full with practically as many performances as awards handed out. Host Trace Adkins kicked off the show with a medley of his hits before his co-host Kristin Chenoweth challenged him to a sing-off, which was the highlight of the evening, despite being mostly a joke.

Kristin Chenoweth Wows the 2011 American Country Awards Crowd With 'I Didn't'

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:06:08 +0000

Trace Adkins‘ 2011 American County Awards co-host Kristin Chenoweth started our her performance of her song ‘I Didn’t’ by asking how many women in the audience had an ex-boyfriend. “Well, I’ve got one too,” she said. “This song is for him.”

Carrie Underwood Tries to Embarrass Husband While Accepting 2011 American Country Awards Trophy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:03:31 +0000

Carrie Underwood has to be enjoying the 2011 American Country Awards. She’s picked up three Telecasters thus far and hasn’t had to change her outfit once. The blonde country singer seemed genuinely humbled when a presenter announced her name for the second time, and she didn’t leave the stage without giving her husband’s hockey teammates something to tease him about.

Blake Shelton Performs Moving Rendition of 'God Gave Me You' at the 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:47:24 +0000

During the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night (Dec. 5), Blake Shelton performed his recent multi-week No. 1 smash single, ‘God Gave Me You.’ Shelton’s delivery of the tune was a solid performance, which made country music proud and confirmed why the 2011 American Country Awards have given him the Male Vocalist of the [...]

Thompson Square Win Multiple Honors, Perform 'Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not' at 2011 American Country Awards

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:32:40 +0000

Thompson Square won Single of the Year by a Group, Single by a New Artist and Video by a New Artist all for ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’ at the 2011 American Country Awards. The song was clearly a crowd favorite, as evidenced by the audience members singing along and even hugging each [...]

Pistol Annies Deliver Sultry Performance of 'Hell on Heels' at 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:32:26 +0000

Pistol Annies — comprised of Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley and Miranda Lambert — helped mix up the typicality’s of the 2011 American Country Awards by performing their debut single, ‘Hell on Heels.’

Scotty McCreery Accepts First Award, Performs 'The Trouble With Girls' at 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:22:51 +0000

Scotty McCreery accepted his award for New Artist of the Year at the 2011 American Country Awards and proceeded to rattle off his thank yous like he’d been doing it since he was 12-years-old. “My first award and it’s a dad-gum Telecaster,” the ‘American Idol’ winner said before thanking fans and his management team. He even remembered to give a birthday shout out to his mother.

The Eli Young Band Make Award Show Debut With 'Crazy Girl' on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:23 +0000

While their performance of ‘Crazy Girl’ at the 2011 American Country Awards may have been the Eli Young Band‘s first at a major country music award show, it sure didn’t look like it. The Texas based quartet took the stage like old pros and the live audience ate it up.

Jason Aldean Wins Album of the Year at 2011 American Country Awards

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:22 +0000

Jason Aldean looked every bit the genuine country star clad in his trademark black cowboy hat, black leather jacket over black shirt, jeans and boots when he strolled to the podium to accept the award for Album of the Year for ‘My Kinda Party’ at the 2011 American Country Awards.

Blake Shelton Dedicates Wins to Dad at 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:04:54 +0000

Blake Shelton was a multiple award winner during the 2011 American Country Awards, live from Las Vegas. Shelton’s video for ‘Who Are You When I’m Not Looking’ locked in the win for both Music Video of the Year and Music Video of the Year by a Male Artist.

2011 American Country Awards Winners – Full List

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:56:34 +0000

The 2011 American Country Awards winners were announced on Dec. 5 in Las Vegas, and though it was only the second annual event, the A-list country music star showing proved that this is one awards show that’s here to stay. With so many beautiful faces and even more talent, handing out awards to name the best of the best is no easy feat.

The Band Perry Are Elegant and Subdued for 'All Your Life' Performance on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:52:33 +0000

The Band Perry brought a much quieter version of their hit ‘All My Life’ to the 2011 American Country Awards on Monday night. The brothers-sister trio were without the team of carnival dancers they had at the CMA Awards in November, but still looked and sounded fabulous.

Trace Adkins, Kristin Chenoweth Kick Off the 2011 American Country Awards With a 'Sing Off'

Nancy Dunham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:39:37 +0000

Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth had a lot of laughs right away as hosts of the 2011 American Country Awards. The two engaged in a “sing off” when Chenoweth challenged Adkins to sing ‘Oklahoma’ — which he nailed right at the get-go. Cameras scanned the audience as he sang and caught Carrie Underwood singing [...]

Carrie Underwood Takes Home Female Single of the Year for 'Mama's Song' at 2011 American Country Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:38:45 +0000

Carrie Underwood was the first artist at the 2011 American Country Awards to walk away a winner. Underwood was victorious in the night’s first category for Single of the Year by a female artist for her sentimental and touching hit ‘Mama’s Song.’ “First off … I don’t even know what to do about that intro,” [...]

Trace Adkins Medley Opens 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:28:48 +0000

The 2011 American Country Awards began with a medley from host Trace Adkins. The 6’6″ singer had yet to be joined by his diminutive co-host Kristin Chenoweth when he sang ‘Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,’ ‘Just Fishin” and ‘Ladies Love Country Boys.’ A gander of tight-jeaned country cuties joined the big man onstage for the first and [...]

2011 American Country Awards Red Carpet Fashion and Highlights

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:16:28 +0000

The stars seemingly braved the cold on the red carpet for the 2011 American Country Awards. FOX News correspondent Ashley Dvorkin commented on the chilly weather multiple times, handling her interviews without a shawl or a coat. She was a trooper. The stars were asked about their holiday plans, how much time they spent getting ready before the big show and how they felt about their nominations for these fan-voted awards. Her signature question was what the artists would title a song about this past year.