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ACM Awards: Two Performers Share Entertainer of the Year

Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, and Blake Shelton Also Win

For the first time ever, there's a tie for ACM Entertainer of the Year, with the top award being shared by Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood. The awards were presented on Wednesday, September 16, with both artists accepting from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

"Oh my goodness gracious, what is happening right now?" a surprised Thomas Rhett said while accepting the award from host Keith Urban. He also thanked Jesus Christ, his wife and daughters, his record label and management, band and crew, and more. "Thank you to the fans. Thank you to the ACMs. I love you, I love you, thank you," he concluded.

"2020, man!" Underwood remarked upon accepting the award. "Thank you God, so much, all glory to God. Thank you to the ACM not just for this, but for putting me in such incredible company. I am more than happy to share this with Thomas Rhett, and to have my name mentioned with his -- and Luke and Luke and Eric Church. I am beyond honored," she said, then continued to thank fans and business associates.

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A number of ACM Awards were also presented to stars like Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Blake Shelton, and more. See the list below for a list of categories and winners.

The 55th ACM Awards were broadcast on the CBS Television Network, with filming taking place at the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Cafe.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Luke Bryan

Eric Church

Luke Combs

[TIE, WINNER] Thomas Rhett

[TIE, WINNER] Carrie Underwood


FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Kelsea Ballerini

Miranda Lambert

[WINNER] Maren Morris

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood


MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Dierks Bentley

[WINNER] Luke Combs

Thomas Rhett

Chris Stapleton

Keith Urban


DUO OF THE YEAR

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

[WINNER] Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Maddie & Tae


Photo by John Shearer/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 26: (L-R) Geoff Sprung, Trevor Rosen, Matthew Ramsey, Whit Sellers, and Brad Tursi of Old Dominion perform onstage during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at Ryman Auditorium on August 26, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. The ACM Awards airs on September 16, 2020 with some live and some prerecorded segments. (Photo by John Shearer/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM)

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Lady A

Little Big Town

Midland

[WINNER] Old Dominion

The Highwomen


NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ingrid Andress

Gabby Barrett

Lindsay Ell

Caylee Hammack

[WINNER] Tenille Townes


NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Jordan Davis

Russell Dickerson

[WINNER] Riley Green

Cody Johnson

Morgan Wallen


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UNSPECIFIED - AUGUST 31: (EDITORIAL ONLY. NOT RELEASED. NO COVER USAGE.) In this screengrab, (L-R) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton perform during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards on August 31, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. The ACM Awards airs on September 16, 2020 with some live and some prerecorded segments. (Photo by ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM)

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)

[WINNER] “God’s Country,” Blake Shelton

Producer: Scott Hendricks; Label: Warner Bros. (Nashville)

“One Man Band,” Old Dominion

Producer: Shane McAnally; Label: RCA Records Nashville

“Rainbow,” Kacey Musgraves

Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Label: MCA Nashville

“Rumor,” Lee Brice

Producers: Lee Brice, Dan Frizsell, Kyle Jacobs, Jon Stone; Label: Curb Records

“What If I Never Get Over You,” Lady Antebellum

Producer: Dann Huff; Label: BMLG Records


SONG OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)

“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Songwriters: Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds, Dan Smyers

“Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” Ashley McBryde

Songwriters: Jeremy Bussey, Ashley McBryde

“God’s Country,” Blake Shelton

Songwriters: Devin Dawson, Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt

[WINNER] “One Man Band,” Old Dominion

Songwriters: Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi

“Some of It,” Eric Church

Songwriters: Eric Church, Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde, Bobby Pinson


NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Luke Combs attends virtual radio row during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center on September 15, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for ACM)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)

Center Point Road, Thomas Rhett

Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Thomas Rhett, The Stereotypes, Cleve Wilson; Label: The Valory Music Co.

GIRL, Maren Morris

Producers: busbee, Greg Kurstin, Maren Morris; Label: Columbia Nashville

Heartache Medication, Jon Pardi

Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi; Label: Capitol Records Nashville

[WINNER] What You See Is What You Get, Luke Combs

Producer: Scott Moffatt; Label: River House Artists/Columbia Nashville

Wildcard, Miranda Lambert

Producer: Jay Joyce; Label: Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville


NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 26: Thomas Rhett performs onstage during the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards at Ryman Auditorium on August 26, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. The ACM Awards airs on September 16, 2020 with some live and some prerecorded segments. (Photo by John Shearer/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)

“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Director: Patrick Tracy; Producer: Christen Pinkston

“God’s Country,” Blake Shelton

Director: Sophie Muller; Producers: Jamie Amos, Patrick Kennedy

“One Man Band,” Old Dominion

Director: Mason Allen; Producer: Mason Allen

[WINNER] “Remember You Young,” Thomas Rhett

Director: TK McKamy; Producer: Dan Atchison

“Sugar Coat,” Little Big Town

Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos; Producers: Wes Edwards, Carlo Glorioso, Angie Lorenz


MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)

“10,000 Hours,” Dan + Shay Featuring Justin Bieber

Producers: Dan Smyers; Label: Warner Music Nashville

“Dive Bar,” Garth Brooks Featuring Blake Shelton

Producers: Garth Brooks; Label: Pearl Records, Inc.

[WINNER] “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” Miranda Lambert Featuring Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack & Elle King

Producer: Jay Joyce; Label: Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville

“Old Town Road” – Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

Producers: Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross, YoungKio; Label: Columbia Records

“What Happens in a Small Town” – Brantley Gilbert Featuring Lindsay Ell

Producer: Dann Huff; Label: The Valory Music Co.


SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Ashley Gorley

Michael Hardy

[WINNER] Hillary Lindsey

Shane McAnally

Josh Osborne

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