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At the Academy of Country Music Awards, Jason Aldean won the night’s biggest award while Blake Shelton managed to crash the show despite losing his hosting gig to Dierks Bentley.
Shelton surprised the show’s co-host Luke Bryan by joining him onstage to open the show with a performance of Bryan’s “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday in Las Vegas.
Taking home the biggest award of the night was Jason Aldean who won Entertainer of the Year.”I was just starting to think this one wasn’t in the cards for me,” Aldean said.
Earlier in the show, Eric Church paid tribute to rock icons like David Bowie, The Eagles’ Glenn Frey and other late stars during his performance.
Church intertwined songs from the singers during his performance Sunday, as well as songs from late performers Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead and former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland.
Tim McGraw’s performance was also a highlight: As he sang “Humble & Kind,” a diverse group of people joined him onstage, from children to adults of every race.
Carrie Underwood earned a loud applause after singing “Church Bells.” She was nominated for female vocalist of the year, but lost to Miranda Lambert.
Chris Stapleton took him male vocalist of the year after being nominated for seven awards.
His other notable wins included song of the year and album of the year.