Academy of Country Music Awards winners were announced May 15 in Las Vegas. ACountry was on the scene to bring you backstage coverage of your favorite artists. Congratulations to Kenny Chesney for being named Entertainer of the Year for the third year in a row.
The 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards was broadcast live May 15, 2007 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS Television Network. 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards Winners
Entertainer Of The Year
Kenny Chesney
Top Male Vocalist
Brad Paisley
Top Female Vocalist
Carrie Underwood
Top Vocal Group
Rascal Flatts
Top Vocal Duo
Brooks & Dunn
Top New Male Vocalist
Rodney Atkins
Top New Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert
Top New Duo Or Vocal Group
Little Big Town
Album Of The Year
Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood
Single Record Of The Year
Give It Away, George Strait
Song Of The Year
Give It Away, George Strait
Video Of The Year
Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood
Vocal Event Of The Year
Building Bridges – Brooks & Dunn with Vince Gill & Sheryl Crow
Two-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney opened the show with his current hit, “Beer in Mexico,” from his album, The Road and The Radio. George Strait won the night’s first televised award as “Give It Away” won Song Of The Year. Bill Anderson, the song’s writer, commented that he was old enough to be Carrie Underwood’s grandfather and thanked the fans for allowing him to still be involved in country music.
Miranda Lambert shook things up with “Famous In A Small Town,” the lead single for her new album, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Miranda’s new album debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Charts last week.
Martina McBride followed with an inspiring rendition of her hit, “Anyway,” from her latest album Waking Up laughing.
Carrie Underwood’s Some Hearts was presented Album Of The Year. Josh Turner performed Would You Go With Me, the hit from Your Man which garnered an AMC Single of the Year nomination. Rodney Atkins won the ACM award for Best New Male Vocalist, continuing the trail of success blazed by his hit, If You’re Going Thru Hell.
George Strait, who led the field with eight ACM nominations, performed “Wrapped,” from his album It Just Comes Natural.
Little Big Town was honored as Best New Duo or Vocal Group. Carrie Underwood, who was nominated for five ACM Awards, followed with a performance of “Wasted,” from her album breathrough debut album Some Hearts.
Recent CMT Music Awards winner Taylor Swift performed an acoustic rendition of her hit, “Tim McGraw,” from her album Taylor Swift, walking into the audience and singing directly in front of Tim McGraw, finishing the song with, “Hi, I’m Taylor.”
Entertainer of the Year nominee Racal Flatts performed “He Ain’t The Leaving Kind,” from their mega-hit album, Me And My Gang.
Miranda Lambert was crowned Top New Female Vocalist by last year’s winner, Carrie Underwood. Brad Paisley performed his hit, “Ticks,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, 5th Gear.
Toby Keith was backed by a bevy of beauties in hard hats on his new single, “High Maintenance Woman,” the lead track from his forthcoming new album, Big Dog Daddy. Brooks & Dunn were presented the Home Depot Humanitarium Award. Big & Rich were joined by John Legand on “Lost In The Moment,” from the forthcoming album Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace.
“Give It Away” was golden again for George Strait, landing Single Record of the Year. Jason Aldean rocked the Vegas crowd with “Johnny Cash,” the lead single off his forthcoming album, Relentless.
ACM Host Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson performed their new duet, “Because of You,” from Reba’s forthcoming album, Duets.
Brad Paisley won Top Male Vocalist and thanked the fans for buying whatever he puts out – including people drinking themselves to death and bugs. Brooks & Dunn performed the title track from their Hillbilly Deluxe album.
Rascal Flatts was named Top Vocal Group. Sugarland rocked the house with their new single, “Everday America,” from their album Enjoy The Ride. Brooks & Dunn edged out Country’s Dynamic Duo to win Top Vocal Duo. Carrie Underwood continued her trail of success and was named Top Female Vocalist.
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