After a months-long delay due to the ongoing pandemic, The Academy of Country Music Awards finally aired on Wednesday (September 16). While the performances and the fashion are definitely the biggest draws of country music’s biggest night, the awards themselves, as well as the sweet acceptance speeches, are always fun to watch, too.
From Taylor Swift’s return to ACMs after a seven year hiatus to Miranda Lambert winning her 35th ACM Award, here are some of the highlights you may have missed from the show this year.
Taylor Swift
Miranda Lambert
Kelsea Ballerini
Thomas Rhett
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood
Tenille Townes
Gabby Barrett
Old Dominion
Eric Church
Kane Brown
Dan + Shay
Maren Morris
Bobby Bones
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton
Lauren Alaina
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