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Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony is happening tonight, but the winners for the new female artist of the year and new male artist of the year have already been announced. Hailey Whitters won for new female artist and Zach Bryan won for new male artist. This is the first time either of them have won an ACM award. Hailey Whitters is best know for her hit "Everything She Ain't.” Zach Bryan also had a hit with "Something in the Orange.” But that’s not the only winner announced so far. Ashley Gorley was named songwriter of the year by the ACM. She has three song of the year nominations going into the awards ceremony. You can check out the ACM awards on Prime Video starting at 7PM EST tonight.
Billboard is launching their first-ever “Country Live” event in Nashville on June 6th and 7th! The first night of “Billboard Country Live in Concert” will feature a performance by Jelly Roll with Nate Smith as the opening act. The second day will be filled with sessions featuring country music stars such as Garth Brooks, Carly Pearce, Lady A’s Hillary Scott, and many more artists. The big name sessions aren’t the only thing on the docket, however! There will be panels discussing the hottest topics in country music, including the Women of Country, the Future of Country, and even the music behind the popular show Yellowstone. Interested fans can purchase tickets for both events starting May 12 on live.billboard.com. Billboard apparently hopes to make this an annual event that highlights the talent in Nashville.