Brad Paisley Surprises Jimmie Allen to Sing ‘Freedom Was a Highway’ at the ACM AwardsBrad Paisley Surprises Jimmie Allen to Sing ‘Freedom Was a Highway’ at the ACM AwardsHe went into the broadcast already a winner. Jeremy BurchardJeremy Burchard
Miranda Lambert Joins Jack Ingram + Jon Randall for Stripped-Down ACMs PerformanceMiranda Lambert Joins Jack Ingram + Jon Randall for Stripped-Down ACMs PerformanceIt's a completely different side of her music. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Miranda Lambert Was a Last-Minute Fill-in for Chris Stapleton’s Wife Morgane at the 2021 ACM AwardsMiranda Lambert Was a Last-Minute Fill-in for Chris Stapleton’s Wife Morgane at the 2021 ACM AwardsMiranda Lambert stepped in to sing "Maggie's Song" with Chris Stapleton after the singer's wife, Morgane, had a last-minute schedule change.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Eric Church Brings a ‘Bunch of Nothing’ to the 2021 ACM Awards StageEric Church Brings a ‘Bunch of Nothing’ to the 2021 ACM Awards StageIt's a track from his massive new triple album collection. Jeremy BurchardJeremy Burchard
Maren Morris Wins 2021 ACM Awards Song of the Year With ‘The Bones’Maren Morris Wins 2021 ACM Awards Song of the Year With ‘The Bones’The triumphant moment was "bittersweet" for her. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans’ Gospel Medley at 2021 ACM Awards Was Sunday PerfectionCarrie Underwood and CeCe Winans’ Gospel Medley at 2021 ACM Awards Was Sunday PerfectionIt was a show-stopping performance. Tricia DespresTricia Despres
Lady A Deliver Sassy ‘Like a Lady’ at 2021 ACM AwardsLady A Deliver Sassy ‘Like a Lady’ at 2021 ACM AwardsLady A performed from the Nashville waterfront, near Nissan Stadium. As the sun set, the Music City skyline lit up behind them -- and so did their stage, decorated with poles of shifting and color-changing light.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Dierks Bentley and the War and Treaty Grace the ACM Awards With U2 Classic ‘Pride’Dierks Bentley and the War and Treaty Grace the ACM Awards With U2 Classic ‘Pride’It was one of the most unusual performances of the night. Jeremy BurchardJeremy Burchard
Chris Stapleton Offers Up Heart-Wrenching ‘Maggie’s Song’ With Surprise Visit From Miranda Lambert at 2021 ACM AwardsChris Stapleton Offers Up Heart-Wrenching ‘Maggie’s Song’ With Surprise Visit From Miranda Lambert at 2021 ACM AwardsIt's a tribute to the beloved dog his family lost.Jeremy BurchardJeremy Burchard
Thomas Rhett Is ‘Country Again,’ Also Sings ‘What’s Your Country Song’ at the ACM AwardsThomas Rhett Is ‘Country Again,’ Also Sings ‘What’s Your Country Song’ at the ACM AwardsACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Thomas Rhett brought a tender performance to the 2021 ACM AwardsTricia DespresTricia Despres
Gabby Barrett Slays With ‘The Good Ones’ at 2021 ACM AwardsGabby Barrett Slays With ‘The Good Ones’ at 2021 ACM AwardsIt showed off her powerful voice. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Old Dominion Take Home Group of the Year at 2021 ACM AwardsOld Dominion Take Home Group of the Year at 2021 ACM AwardsThey seemed genuinely surprised at the honor. Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker