Carrie Underwood’s Historic Win at ACMs

Carrie Underwood has just been named Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

The singer made history at the Las Vegas ceremony last night after becoming the first woman to win the prestigious accolade twice, beating off competition from Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and the Zac Brown Band.

Upon accepting the honor, Carrie - who was also given a special Triple Crown award in recognition of her scooping Entertainer of the Year, Top Female Vocalist and Top Newcomer in the course of her career - said: “I think I just got make-up all over Brad Paisley... Thank you, God, praise the Lord.”

Trio Lady Antebellum were the big winners at the ceremony, held at the MGM Grand hotel, taking home five prizes, including Song of the Year and Single Record of the Year for their hit “Need You Now” - with both categories giving them two prizes as they also wrote the track.

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Brooks & Dunn Talk About Upcoming Split

Nearly 20 years after releasing their first album, one of country music’s biggest duos has decided to call it a day.

Earlier this week, Brooks & Dunn announced to their fans that their long run will officially end next year. “After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it’s time to call it a day. This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed…. We owe it all to you, the fans. If you hear rumors, don’t believe them, it’s just time.” the message on the group’s website read.

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Performers Announced for the 42nd Annual CMA Awards

As expected, next month’s CMA Awards will once again be a star-studded affair. Just last week, it was announced that performers from the world of rock and reggae would also join the 42nd annual event.

Here are the names that have been announced so far for Country Music’s Biggest Night:

• Trace Adkins
• Brooks & Dunn
• Kenny Chesney and The Wailers
• The Eagles
• Alan Jackson

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