ACM Awards Highlights 2020 — See The Show’s Best Moments
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2020 Academy Of Country Music Awards
CBS Things were a bit different than usual at the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sept. 16! Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show was pushed from April to September, and moved from Las Vegas to Nashville. Artists performed from some of Nashville’s most iconic locations — the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman and Bluebird Cafe — during the show. Despite all the changes, though, it was still one epic country music party! The show featured a comeback performance from Taylor Swift, who famously left country music in 2014 and returned to the ACMs for the first time since 2015 to sing her song, “Betty.” Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani also teamed up for a gorgeous duet, while this year’s Entertainer of the Year nominees opened the show with an epic collaboration. Keith Urban served as host of the event, which aired on CBS. Keep scrolling through the gallery to see more highlights from the night!
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
CBS Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton can’t keep their eyes off each other as they slay their performance of “Happy Anywhere” at the ACM Awards. Gwen looked amazing in her white daisy dukes and fringe jacket.
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Tim McGraw
Jon Morgan/CBS Tim McGraw performs “I Called Mama” at the 2020 ACM Awards. He had a fully grey beard and fans were raving on Twitter about how great he looked.
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Miranda Lambert
Jon Morgan/CBS Miranda Lambert rocks a blue outfit while performing “Bluebird” at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville for the 2020 ACM Awards. She had her hair pulled back in a ponytail and wore blue eyeshadow to go with the cowgirl ensemble.
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Maren Morris
CBS/Brent Harrinton Maren Morris hits the stage to rehearse for the 2020 ACM Awards. She wore a tight pink dress and played guitar while gearing up for her performance, which was her first one since she gave birth to her baby boy in March.
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Kelsea Ballerini
CBS Kelsea Ballerini hits The Ryman stage for a performance at the 2020 ACM Awards. She sang her hit song “Hole In The Bottle” while wearing a sparkling dress and her hair pulled back into a curly ponytail.
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Carrie Underwood
CBS Carrie Underwood kicks off the ACM Awards by joining other Entertainer of hte Year nominees for a performance. She sang her hit “Before He Cheats” onstage and looked amazing in a gold dress.
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Luke Bryan
Brent Harrington/CBS Luke Bryan kicks off the 2020 ACM Awards by singing his first-ever hit, “Rain Is A Good Thing.” He was joined by his four other Entertainer of the Year nominees, who all performed the songs that got them recognized in the country music community.
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Luke Combs
Jon Morgan/CBS Luke Combs hits up the Bluebird Cafe to help kick off the ACM Awards. As an Entertainer of the Year nominee, he was joined by Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan for a medley performance that got the show started.
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Keith Urban
Brent Harrington/CBS Keith Urban takes the stage to give a touching monologue during the 2020 ACM Awards. He was host of the show and spoke about COVID-19, social injustice and more in his opening speech.
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Lily Aldrige
Brent Harrington/CBS Lily Aldrige stuns while taking the stage to present an award at the 2020 ACM Awards. She gave the Group of the Year honor to Old Dominion at the show, which took place in Nashville.
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Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner
CBS/Brent Harrinton Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner take the stage to perform her hit song, “I Hope,” at the ACM Awards. The husband/wife duo looked so happy together as Cade played guitar and Gabby belted out the track
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Dan + Shay
Brent Harrington/CBS Dan + Shay slow things down for their performance at the 2020 ACM Awards. The guys sang their new hit song, “I Should Probably Go To Bed,” with help from just a piano at the show.
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Kane Brown
Brent Harrington/CBS Kane Brown inspires with his performance at the 2020 ACM Awards. He sang his powerful song “Worldwide Beautiful” and it was stunning.
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Trisha Yearwood
Brent Harrington/CBS Trisha Yearwood wore a beautiful champagne colored, long-sleeve gown to perform the In Memoriam at the 55th ACM Awards.
