On Tuesday evening, amidst a wave of surprise and heartfelt gratitude, Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, and Tigirlily Gold each took home their respective ACM Awards for Best New Female, Male, and Duo or Group artists of the year.
For Moroney, this could mark just the beginning of a series of accolades in Frisco, Texas. Prior to accepting her award, she delivered a captivating performance to a packed audience outside The Star, the venue for the 59th ACM Awards, nestled within the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility.
Tigirlily Gold's journey from the northern reaches of North Dakota to the vibrant streets of Lower Broadway, where they now perform at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, has finally led them to the pinnacle of success with awards like these.
Meanwhile, Nate Smith's win as Best New Male Artist comes after facing immense challenges, including witnessing his hometown of Paradise, California, devastated by wildfires.
Undeterred, he returned to Nashville, honing his voice and songwriting skills, which eventually led to chart-topping singles like "Whiskey on You" and "World on Fire."
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live from Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, on Amazon Prime Video. Leading the nominations is Luke Combs with eight nods, closely followed by Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.
The star-studded lineup of performers includes Post Malone, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, and many more, with Reba McEntire taking the stage as the event's host and a vocalist.
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