ACM Awards

After two years in Nashville, the awards show is heading back to Vegas.

Pearce says her 2021 ACM Awards wins for "I Hope You're Happy Now" are especially meaningful because of what a personal song it is.

Mac Davis, Jerry Jeff Walker, Charley Pride and more were recognized.

"You never take these things for granted. You just don't."

There were at least two surprise collaborations among the performances.

He gave a typically low-key acceptance speech.

The country superstar was announced as the big winner at the end of the Sunday night (April 18) broadcast.

The singer and reigning Entertainer of the Year took the award on Sunday night, topping four other hitmakers in a very competitive category.

The triumphant moment was "bittersweet" for her.

It was a parade of talent that looked and felt much more celebratory than in 2021, with good reason.