{"id":159534,"date":"2023-05-16T11:58:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T11:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=159534"},"modified":"2023-05-16T11:58:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T11:58:39","slug":"acm-awards-2023-a-showcase-of-star-power-new-talents-and-memorable-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/archive\/acm-awards-2023-a-showcase-of-star-power-new-talents-and-memorable-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"ACM Awards 2023: A Showcase of Star-Power, New Talents, and Memorable Performances"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:;background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>ACM Awards 2023 showcased a mix of established country music stars and rising talents, presenting a glimpse of the genre's potential future direction.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Chris Stapleton won the coveted entertainer of the year award, marking a significant milestone in his career.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Lainey Wilson emerged as a standout artist, winning multiple awards and delivering an inspiring acceptance speech that emphasized hard work and dedication.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Collaborations between artists like Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, John Osborne, Ed Sheeran, and Luke Combs added memorable musical moments to the event.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The War and Treaty, Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy, and Jelly Roll represented the infusion of fresh perspectives and diverse influences in the country music scene.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Dolly Parton's performance and her powerful anthem, along with tributes to Willie Nelson and heartfelt performances by Miranda Lambert, created nostalgic and impactful moments during the awards show.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The ACM Awards highlighted the genre's ability to innovate and evolve while maintaining its core values of storytelling and authenticity.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year&#8217;s Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards ceremony, held at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, was a grand celebration of country music&#8217;s finest talents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event, streamed live on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, was hosted by country music legends Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACM Awards 2023 witnessed an array of stunning performances and collaborations. The collaboration between Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, and John Osborne for the powerful anthem &#8220;Bonfire at Tina&#8217;s&#8221; was a major highlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another standout performance came from Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll, who performed Jelly Roll&#8217;s &#8220;Save Me,&#8221; followed by Wilson&#8217;s solo rendition of &#8220;Grease.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Honoring the Best in the Business<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The awards night saw Chris Stapleton securing the coveted entertainer of the year award, his first in the ACM Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stapleton, who has a rich history in country music as a songwriter, artist, and vocalist, expressed his surprise and gratitude during his acceptance speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evening also acknowledged the rising talents in the genre, with Lainey Wilson, HARDY, and Cole Swindell bagging multiple honors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson&#8217;s victories included album and female artist of the year, while Swindell was recognized with song and single of the year for &#8220;She Had Me at Heads Carolina.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HARDY took home honors for artist-writer of the year and music event of the year for his work on &#8220;wait in the truck&#8221; with Wilson.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dolly Parton and the Powerful Anthem<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly Parton delivered a rhythmic performance of her new single, &#8220;World on Fire,&#8221; from her upcoming album Rockstar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The song&#8217;s powerful lyrics resonated with the audience and reminded them of Parton&#8217;s influence not just as a singer, but also as a songwriter and a media personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACM Awards 2023 witnessed an array of stunning performances and collaborations. The collaboration between Ashley McBryde, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, and John Osborne for the powerful anthem &#8220;Bonfire at Tina&#8217;s&#8221; was a major highlight.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    <\/h2>\n<h2><b>Lainey Wilson Shines Bright<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lainey Wilson, who won four awards, including female artist of the year, gave an inspiring speech during her acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson took the opportunity to acknowledge her fellow nominees, recognizing their hard work and dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She also extended her inspiring message to the younger generation of country music fans, encouraging them to work hard for their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Heartfelt Tributes and Unexpected Collaborations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The night also witnessed a unique collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, who gave a soulful performance of Sheeran&#8217;s &#8220;Life Goes On.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their partnership was lauded as one of the most powerful musical moments of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The War and Treaty, a husband-and-wife duo, showcased their vocal talents with their performance of &#8220;Blank Page.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their powerful harmonies earned them a standing ovation from the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evening also included a tribute to country music icon Willie Nelson by Texas musician Cody Johnson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson performed a rendition of the classic &#8220;Mamas Don\u2019t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys&#8221; to celebrate Nelson&#8217;s recent 90th birthday and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miranda Lambert offered an elegant and nostalgic performance of &#8220;Carousel&#8221; from her 2022 album Palomino.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lambert&#8217;s performance, in front of an actual carousel, added a touch of whimsy to the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Night of Old and New<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the ACM Awards 2023 felt familiar with some repeat performances and appearances, it also had its share of fresh faces and new talents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artists like Lainey Wilson, The War and Treaty, Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy, and Jelly Roll added a touch of novelty to the proceedings, signaling an expansive future for the country music scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lainey Wilson, known for her unique blend of traditional and modern country, gave a memorable performance, which truly signified her arrival as a force to be reckoned with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals resonated with the audience, marking her as a rising star in the genre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The War and Treaty, a duo recognized for their soulful and eclectic approach to country music, brought a different flavor to the show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their performance was a harmonious blend of country, blues, and rock, reflecting the diversity and evolution of country music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bailey Zimmerman, a newcomer with an authentic country sound and compelling storytelling skills, charmed the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her strong and emotive performance showcased her potential to become a significant figure in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardy, although not completely new to the scene, still managed to bring a fresh perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for his songwriting prowess, he demonstrated his ability as a performer with a magnetic stage presence and a knack for audience engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jelly Roll, an artist with roots in the hip-hop scene, showed that country music has room for diverse influences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His performance blurred genre lines, combining elements of country, rap, and rock, presenting a new direction that country music could explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, these performances provided a breath of fresh air and a glimpse of the potential future direction of country music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They represented the genre&#8217;s ability to innovate and evolve while still maintaining its core values of storytelling and authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;ll be exciting to watch these artists and the country music scene as a whole continue to grow and evolve in the years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":159537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-159534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-archive"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159534"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/159537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}