Ratings for awards shows and big events have been impressive this year but it looks like the streak may have finally ended with last night's Academy of Country Music Awards. Though the three-hour extravaganza from Las Vegas, Nev. won its timeslot in viewers (13.05 million) and adults 18-49 (2.1 rating/7 share), it appears to be this season's first awards show to actually post declines: It was down 12 percent in viewers and down 16 percent in adults 18-49, according to ratings provided by CBS. (To be fair, last year's ACMs were the highest since 1998 and ran against repeats.) Last night's show, which was up against originals,...
- 4/19/2010
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside Movies
Although she didn't take home the most kudos from the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood did steal the spotlight on Sunday night, April 18. The country star has once again nailed the Entertainer of the Year title, beating out the likes of Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Taylor Swift among others.
With the win, the season four champion of "American Idol" becomes the first woman ever to win the coveted kudo twice. She has won the same title last year when she also overshadowed Kenny Chesney, Brad and Urban. Taking the stage to accept the honor on the evening, the "Cowboy Casanova" singer told the audience, "My phone is buzzing."
Before she was named Entertainer of the Year, Carrie was presented with another honor. Host Reba McEntire took the stage and handed the 27-year-old with Triple Crown trophy. Explaining the presentation, Reba said, "When you...
With the win, the season four champion of "American Idol" becomes the first woman ever to win the coveted kudo twice. She has won the same title last year when she also overshadowed Kenny Chesney, Brad and Urban. Taking the stage to accept the honor on the evening, the "Cowboy Casanova" singer told the audience, "My phone is buzzing."
Before she was named Entertainer of the Year, Carrie was presented with another honor. Host Reba McEntire took the stage and handed the 27-year-old with Triple Crown trophy. Explaining the presentation, Reba said, "When you...
- 4/19/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards is taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and some of the early winners have been unraveled. Among those being the first to be announced as the recipients of the coveted country music kudos were Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert.
Coming triumphant over Miranda, Carrie Underwood, Billy Currington and Taylor Swift in the Song of the Year category, Lady A nailed the first award on the evening. They received the prize from fellow country singer Faith Hill. "Thank God, thank our families, thank the fans so much," singer Hillary Scott said in accepting the award.
Lady A then got another kudo when Joe Nichols and Winter Olympic medalist Lindsay Vaughn revealed them as the winner of Single Record of the Year. In her second acceptance speech, Hillary said, "I don't think this can compare to a gold medal.
Coming triumphant over Miranda, Carrie Underwood, Billy Currington and Taylor Swift in the Song of the Year category, Lady A nailed the first award on the evening. They received the prize from fellow country singer Faith Hill. "Thank God, thank our families, thank the fans so much," singer Hillary Scott said in accepting the award.
Lady A then got another kudo when Joe Nichols and Winter Olympic medalist Lindsay Vaughn revealed them as the winner of Single Record of the Year. In her second acceptance speech, Hillary said, "I don't think this can compare to a gold medal.
- 4/19/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards has been kicked off on Sunday, April 18 and is marked with the arrival of a number of celebrities. Taylor Swift, who received multiple nominations at the show, graces the orange carpet with her wisteria chiffon embroidered draped Marchesa gown.
Arriving in brighter-colored dress is Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. The singer who is joined by other two members of her band, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, wears a one-shouldered pink dress. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood opts to appear with simpler style by wearing a peach one-ruffled-shouldered, mini dress, which features an embellished side halter and belt.
Julianne Hough opts a more natural color for her dress, putting on a white strapless gown, which features details on the chest area. Meanwhile, Gretchen Wilson stays true to her country music genre by wearing a black tank top paired with jeans and boots.
Some of the male guests,...
Arriving in brighter-colored dress is Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. The singer who is joined by other two members of her band, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, wears a one-shouldered pink dress. Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood opts to appear with simpler style by wearing a peach one-ruffled-shouldered, mini dress, which features an embellished side halter and belt.
Julianne Hough opts a more natural color for her dress, putting on a white strapless gown, which features details on the chest area. Meanwhile, Gretchen Wilson stays true to her country music genre by wearing a black tank top paired with jeans and boots.
Some of the male guests,...
- 4/19/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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