Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett
The Academy of Country Music revealed Jimmie Allen as its New Male Artist of the Year and Gabby Barrett as its New Female Artist of the Year for the 56th ACM Awards. The announcement was made this morning (April 8). Both artists were surprised with a video from ACM Awards co-host, Keith Urban.
Signed to BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records, Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Allen made history as the first Black artist to launch a career with two consecutive No. 1 hits on country radio–“Best Shot” and “Make Me Want To.”
Congratulations to @JimmieAllen on being named ACM New Male Artist of the Year!
Watch to see how Jimmie reacted when he got the news from #ACMawards host @KeithUrban!
Jimmie will be performing at the #ACMawards on Sunday, April 18th on @CBS—don’t miss it! pic.twitter.com/8Zb9gK4436
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 8, 2021
Warner Music Nashville’s Barrett broke out onto the scene with her 4X-Platinum debut “I Hope,” which was the most-streamed country song of 2020. Her Gold single, “The Good Ones,” is currently climbing at country radio. Barrett is also nominated for Single of the Year for “I Hope.”
Congratulations to @GabbyBarrett_ on being named ACM New Female Artist of the Year!
#ACMawards host @KeithUrban surprised her with the news—watch to see her adorable reaction!
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 8, 2021
The 56th ACM Awards will air live on Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Urban and Mickey Guyton will serve as hosts, and televised event will be broadcast live from three iconic country music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe.
Read the full list of nominees here.
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