Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson
Ahead of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday (March 7), Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson have been crowned this year’s New Male and New Female Artist of the Year, respectively. The two were surprised with their wins by Miranda Lambert, and will perform at next week’s awards ceremony.
McCollum released his major label debut album, Gold Chain Cowboy, last year, expanding on the success of his widely praised Hollywood Gold EP, which became the top-selling debut country EP of 2020. Wilson is also nominated for ACM Song of the Year for her first No. 1 smash hit, “Things a Man Oughta Know,” from her critically acclaimed label debut album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. Both have been named on many artist to watch lists and were recently part of the CRS New Faces Class of 2022.
In addition to these early wins, it was announced that four-time ACM Award-winning group Lady A has been added to the performers list. Two-time ACM Award winner Tenille Townes has also been confirmed to perform on the Official ACM Awards Red Carpet Show, which will stream Monday, March 7, on Prime Video from 6–7 p.m. CT.
As previously announced, additional confirmed performers include Dolly Parton with Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean, Breland featuring Thomas Rhett (“Praise The Lord”), Kane Brown (“Leave You Alone”), Luke Bryan (“Up”), Eric Church, Jordan Davis (“Buy Dirt,” feat. Luke Bryan), Walker Hayes (“AA” and “Fancy Like”), Maren Morris (“Circles Around This Town”), Brothers Osborne (“Skeletons”) and Brittney Spencer (“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”), Parmalee and Blanco Brown featuring Brooke Eden (“Just the Way”), Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (“Never Wanted to Be That Girl”), Rhett (“Slow Down Summer”), Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Young (“Raised on Country”) featuring Mitchell Tenpenny (“At the End of a Bar”).
Hosted by Parton with co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen, the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream on Prime Video, Monday, March 7 at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. CST/5 p.m. PST.
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