The Academy of Country Music Awards was broadcast from several venues in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend, and many artists set their personal records at this year’s ceremony. The list of winners was topped by the world’s leading country artists, including Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, and Maren Morris.
After topping the list of nominations, Morris managed to walk away with two awards out of five she was competing for. She won the award for the female artist of the year for the second time in a row, while her hit single “The Bones” was named song of the year.
Several artists set their personal records in the leading categories. Luke Bryan won the award for entertainer of the year, his third so far in this category. Chris Stapleton’s album Starting Over became his third album to win the album of the year award, while Thomas Rhett picked up his third trophy for the male artist of the year.
It was also a great night for Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, who dominated the categories of single and music event of the year with “I Hope You’re Happy Now”. The list of winners at this year’s ACM Awards also included Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen, both named as best new artists.
Full List of 2021 ACM Awards Winners:
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Bryan
Album of the Year
Starting Over – Chris Stapleton
Female Artist of the Year
Maren Morris
Male Artist of the Year
Thomas Rhett
Group of the Year
Old Dominion
Duo of the Year
Dan + Shay
Single of the Year
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Song of the Year
“The Bones” – Jimmy Robbins, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz
New Female Artist of the Year
Gabby Barrett
New Male Artist of the Year
Jimmie Allen
Video of the Year
“Worldwide Beautiful” – Kane Brown
Music Event of the Year
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice