Are we the only people in the world who’ve never heard of Jamey Johnson?
Apparently, yes. The singer-songwriter was one of the biggest winners at last night’s country music hoe-down thanks to his hit song, “In Color.”
Hosted by Reba McEntire (making pot jokes!), the show was held in Las Vegas, for some reason. (Maybe it was a comment on the cheesy, ultra-pop state of country music these days? Yeah, probably not.)
Among the night’s highlights/lowlights:
Not-very-country singer Miley Cyrus performed during the show, but didn’t throw a fit like she did after being “snubbed” by Radiohead after the Grammys.
Carrie Underwood performed twice and took home one of the night’s top honors. Thank goodness, we were tired of seeing Kenny Chesney win every year.
“Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” singer Trace Adkins reminded country fans that he loves America with a flag-waving performance of “Till the Last Shot’s Fired,” complete with a choral group from West Point. The whole thing was so exaggeratedly patriotic that it made Toby Keith look like a hippie.
So, country fans, did you favorite singer win big in Vegas? Find out with the complete rundown of the night’s winners (after the jump).
2009 ACM winners and nominees (winners indicated with *)
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
*Carrie Underwood
Top Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
*Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert
Heidi Newfield
Taylor Swift
*Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack
Top Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Lost Trailers
Randy Rogers Band
*Rascal Flatts
Top Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
*Sugarland
Top New Artist
Jake Owen
*Julianne Hough
Zac Brown Band
Album of the Year
Jamey Johnson - ‘That Lonesome Song’
Montgomery Gentry - ‘Back When I Knew It All,’
George Strait - ‘Troubadour’
*Taylor Swift - ‘Fearless’
Carrie Underwood - ‘Carnival Ride.’
Single Record of the Year
‘Gunpowder & Lead’
Miranda Lambert, Produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
‘In Color’
Jamey Johnson, Produced by The Ken Hardley Playboys
‘Johnny & June’
Heidi Newfield, Produced by Tony Brown
‘Waitin’ On A Woman’
Brad Paisley, Produced by Frank Rogers
*’You’re Gonna Miss This’
Trace Adkins, Produced by Frank Rogers
Song of the Year
‘I Saw God Today’
George Strait
* ‘In Color’
Jamey Johnson
‘Johnny & June’
Heidi Newfield
‘Waitin’ On A Woman’
Brad Paisley
‘You’re Gonna Miss This’
Trace Adkins
Additional ACM Winners:
*Crystal Milestone Award (for sales): Taylor Swift
*Top New Male Vocalist: Jake Owen
*Top New Female Vocalist: Julianne Hough
*Top New Vocal Duo or Group: Zac Brown Band
*Video of the Year: ‘Waitin’ on a Woman’ - Brad Paisley
*Vocal Event of the Year: ‘Start A Band’ - Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
*Home Depot Humanitarian Award: LeAnn Rimes
Quick Question:
Is anybody else horrified that Julianne Hough won top new artist?
Her album is so bland, she should stick with dancing.
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