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Breanna Nix performs "The Climb" on American Idol in a sparkling blue gown, delivering a powerhouse vocal that rivaled the original.

Breanna Nix Sang “The Climb” and Made Miley Cyrus Sound Like the Opening Act

Breanna Nix delivered a powerhouse version of "The Climb" on the American Idol finale, with fans saying she out-sang Miley Cyrus and made the song her own.

Alan Jackson performs on stage in a cowboy hat with his guitar, moments before announcing his final tour show and a last farewell concert in Nashville.

Alan Jackson Confirms He’s Done Touring but Announces One Final Goodbye Show

Alan Jackson just played his final tour show with no hype, no gimmicks, just pure country. One last show in Nashville is coming, then the cowboy rides off for good.

Lainey Wilson smiles in a white cowboy hat, reflecting the grit and journey from her camper days to country music’s biggest stages.

Lainey Wilson Went From Camper Showers to Country’s Biggest Stage Without Complaining Once

Lainey Wilson went from breaking in a busted camper and performing Hannah Montana gigs to owning country music without begging for approval, earning every inch.

Vince Gill smiles while playing guitar onstage at the Grand Ole Opry as his granddaughter Everly and daughter Jenny Gill join him, creating a touching three-generation family moment.

Vince Gill’s Granddaughter Everly Steals the Show with Surprise Grand Ole Opry Debut

Vince Gill's 7-year-old granddaughter Everly made her surprise Opry debut alongside him and her mom Jenny Gill, singing "Jenny Dreamed of Trains" in a touching family moment.

Lainey Wilson poses with a horse in a star-studded outfit, capturing the same down-home authenticity and bold flair that earned her Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards.

Lainey Wilson Won Entertainer of the Year and There’s a Damn Good Reason

Lainey Wilson wins ACM Entertainer of the Year for the second time, proving that authenticity, hard work, and heart still carry weight in country music today.

Morgan Wallen performs for a packed stadium crowd in an earlier concert moment—just months before his ACM Awards shutout sparked major fan backlash in 2025.

Morgan Wallen Fans Say There Was “Zero Reason He Shouldn’t Have Won” After ACM Snub

Morgan Wallen fans sound off after the 2025 ACM Awards, saying there was "zero reason he shouldn't have won" following a complete shutout despite massive success.

Brooks & Dunn celebrate their historic 17th Duo of the Year win at the 2025 ACM Awards, cementing their legacy as the most awarded duo in country music history.

Brooks & Dunn Just Broke Another ACM Record and No One’s Even Close

Brooks & Dunn win their 17th ACM Duo of the Year award at the 2025 ACMs, marking a historic comeback and extending their record as country music's most awarded duo.

Morgan Wallen and Tom Brady pose together on a golf course, smiling with clubs in hand, in a playful, digitally created image meant for humorous effect—not an actual photo.

Morgan Wallen Ditches the ACM Awards to Golf With Tom Brady Instead

Morgan Wallen skips the 2025 ACM Awards despite seven nominations, choosing to golf with Tom Brady instead, as he gears up for a new album and stadium tour.

Alan Jackson performs an emotional rendition of "Remember When" at the 2025 ACM Awards, wearing a black embroidered western shirt and white cowboy hat as he strums his guitar and moves the audience to tears.

Alan Jackson Leaves the ACM Crowd in Tears With “Remember When”

Alan Jackson performs "Remember When" at the 2025 ACM Awards before accepting the renamed Lifetime Achievement Award, leaving the crowd emotional and on their feet.

Lainey Wilson holds up her Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco, Texas, wearing a brown western hat and turquoise jewelry as she delivers a heartfelt acceptance speech.

Lainey Wilson Wins Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco

Lainey Wilson wins Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2025 ACM Awards with a heartfelt speech and a nod to her journey from living room dreams to center stage.

Lainey Wilson holds her ACM trophy with emotion while delivering her acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, dressed in her signature black cowboy hat and turquoise jewelry.

Lainey Wilson Wins Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind

Lainey Wilson won Album of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards for Whirlwind. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, she thanked her band, producer Jay Joyce, and fans.

Lainey Wilson raises her ACM trophy high in celebration after winning Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, wearing her signature black wide-brim hat and turquoise jewelry.

Lainey Wilson Wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Lainey Wilson wins Female Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards in Frisco with a powerful speech and back-to-back victories that mark a defining moment.

Ella Langley and Riley Green stand onstage at the 2025 ACM Awards accepting the Single of the Year trophy for “You Look Like You Love Me,” flanked by their team and lit by golden stage lights.

Ella Langley and Riley Green Win ACM Single of the Year with a Song That Doesn’t Play by the Rules

Ella Langley and Riley Green win ACM Single of the Year for "You Look Like You Love Me," proving that country's boldest moments still come from breaking the rules.

Brooks & Dunn accept the Duo of the Year award at the 2025 ACM Awards, standing together on stage with trophies in hand as they thank fans for decades of support.

Brooks & Dunn Wins Duo of the Year at 2025 ACM Awards

Brooks & Dunn win Duo of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, delivering heartfelt thanks and a bit of rowdy charm during a night that honored both legacy and longevity.

Chris Stapleton accepts the Male Artist of the Year award at the 2025 ACM Awards, holding the trophy and speaking into the mic with emotion during a heartfelt tribute.

Chris Stapleton Wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Chris Stapleton wins Male Artist of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, dedicates the award to late friend Ben Vaughn in a heartfelt speech.

Old Dominion frontman Matthew Ramsey delivers a speech at the 2025 ACM Awards after winning Group of the Year for the eighth consecutive time, flanked by The Oak Ridge Boys.

Old Dominion Wins Group of the Year at 2025 ACM Awards, Makes History with Eighth Straight Win

Old Dominion wins Group of the Year for the eighth straight time at the 2025 ACM Awards, extending their record and honoring Rascal Flatts in a heartfelt speech.

Cody Johnson smiles on the ACM Awards 60th anniversary red carpet after winning Song of the Year for "Dirt Cheap."

Cody Johnson’s “Dirt Cheap” Wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards

Cody Johnson's "Dirt Cheap" wins Song of the Year at the 2025 ACM Awards, with emotional remarks from songwriter Josh Phillips marking a standout moment of the night.

Cody Johnson and his wife Brandi pose on the ACM red carpet, smiling as Brandi cradles her baby bump while Cody wears a cowboy hat and checkered blazer.

Cody Johnson Reveals He and Wife Brandi Are Expecting a Baby Boy on the CMA Red Carpet

Cody Johnson reveals he and wife Brandi are expecting a baby boy during ACM Awards week, adding a personal milestone to a career moment marked by seven nominations.

Beyoncé stands at the microphone in a strapless gown and gloves, appearing emotional during an award show—symbolic of the attention she brought to country music with Cowboy Carter, despite being shut out of the 2025 ACM Awards.

There Are No Beyoncé Nods at the 2025 ACM Awards and That’s No Mistake

Beyoncé's exclusion from the 2025 ACM Awards wasn't an oversight. The industry made a clear choice about who really belongs in country music.

Three actresses cast to portray Dolly Parton at different stages of her life in the upcoming Broadway musical, capturing her journey from humble beginnings to country icon.

Meet the Three Actresses Who Will Bring Dolly Parton’s Life to the Broadway Stage

Three powerhouse actresses will portray Dolly Parton in her upcoming Broadway musical, which will capture her journey from the Smoky Mountains to global superstardom.

Four iconic female country artists — Barbara Mandrell, Loretta Lynn, Taylor Swift, and Miranda Lambert — who have won the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award, breaking barriers and setting the stage for future generations.

10 Female Country Stars Who Have Won Entertainer of the Year at the ACMs

Ten trailblazing women have won ACM Entertainer of the Year. From Loretta Lynn to Lainey Wilson, each carved her legacy by beating country’s biggest names.

Chris Stapleton stands beside George Strait at the ACM Honors, as Strait holds his trophy—symbolizing the very legacy Stapleton is now one award away from surpassing at the 2025 ACMs.

George Strait’s ACM Crown Is on the Line and Chris Stapleton Is Coming for It

Chris Stapleton is chasing history at the 2025 ACM Awards. With six nominations, he could surpass George Strait as the most awarded male solo artist in ACM history.

Loretta Lynn smiles while holding her Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 1976 ACM Awards, becoming the first woman to receive the honor in country music history.

In 1976, Loretta Lynn Became the First Female Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards

In 1976, Loretta Lynn shattered expectations at the ACM Awards by becoming the first female Entertainer of the Year, changing country music forever.

Miranda Lambert commands the stage at the 2019 ACM Awards, moments before delivering her now-famous lyric change aimed at ex-husband Blake Shelton.

The 2019 ACM Moment When Miranda Lambert Threw Shade at Blake Shelton

Miranda Lambert shook the 2019 ACM Awards with one fiery lyric change aimed at Blake Shelton, proving once again she's never been one to hold back when the spotlight hits.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour Just Got Slapped With a Cease and Desist

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour visuals just triggered a cease and desist from The Sphere after she featured their venue without permission, and it's about to get messy.

Lana Del Rey performs onstage at Stagecoach while Morgan Wallen appears on a split screen, highlighting the tension after her lyric referencing him sparks fan buzz.

Lana Del Rey Throws Shade at Morgan Wallen During Her Stagecoach Set

Lana Del Rey name-drops Morgan Wallen in a new song at Stagecoach and sparks buzz with an equally cryptic and cutting lyric.

Zach Top performs at the Ryman Auditorium, delivering a heartfelt debut that honors traditional country roots with raw, authentic energy and undeniable talent.

Zach Top’s Ryman Debut Is a Powerful Reminder That Traditional Country Isn’t Going Anywhere

Zach Top's debut at the Ryman proved that real country still has a place under the spotlight, delivering a raw and timeless performance that left no doubt that he's the real deal.

Vince Gill surprises Steve Earle with an emotional Grand Ole Opry invitation during a live set after performing "Copperhead Road."

Steve Earle Stunned With Grand Ole Opry Invitation During Live Set

Steve Earle was left speechless when Vince Gill surprised him with an emotional Grand Ole Opry invitation after performing "Copperhead Road" live onstage.

Carrie Underwood smiles while holding her ACM Award, celebrating her record as the woman with the most Entertainer of the Year wins.

Carrie Underwood Reigns With the Most ACM Entertainer of the Year Awards for a Woman

Carrie Underwood made history with three ACM Entertainer of the Year wins, proving once and for all she's not just country royalty—she's the damn blueprint.