From this moment on… maybe someone other than Shania Twain should handle hosting the ACM Awards.
That’s what a lot of fans are saying after last night’s event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The show streamed live on Prime Video.
Shania Twain Struggled Throughout the Night
In fairness to the “That Don’t Impress Me Much” singer, it was Twain’s first time hosting the ACM Awards. There were also audio issues all evening, which threatened to derail Lee Ann Womack’s comeback bid during her duet with Parker McCollum.
But Womack wasn’t the only one who was struggling. Twain’s opening monologue fell flat, opting to give readers a history of the Academy of Country Music rather than tell jokes and warm up the audience.
Then, Twain mispronounced Ella Langley’s first name (“Ella,” not “Elle”) before her performance last night. However, we’re certain that the “Choosin’ Texas” singer forgot all about it after she won her seventh award last night.
What Did People Say About Shania?
Fans didn’t hold back when critiquing Twain’s first go-round as host.
“Seriously, the worst host yall have ever had. Do better. Shania was horrid,” wrote one user.
Another added, “Omg. Shania is a horrible! The ACMs should have no host at all. Is this the best they could find?”
One fan insisted, “Please make it stop. It’s awful.”
“Shania Twain is so damned awkward, it’s funny to see,” shared one viewer. “Probably the most awkward host I’ve ever seen on an award show!”
Someone wondered if Twain was on something, saying that she sounded “like she took a xanax before coming to the stage.”
Here is a full list of last night’s winners. If your favorite artist went home empty-handed, we’re sorry. Just remember, it could have been worse. They could have been the host.
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson (Winner)
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley (Winner)
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson (Winner)
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Group of the Year
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays (Winner)
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn (Winner)
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James
Album of the Year
Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top; Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Record Company-Label: Leo33
Cherry Valley – Carter Faith; Producer: Tofer Brown; Record Company-Label: Gatsby Records / MCA
Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) – Riley Green; Producers: Dann Huff, Michael Knox; Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen; Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett; Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records
Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum; Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse; Record Company-Label: MCA (Winner)
Song of the Year
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure
“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney; Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon
“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley; Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor (Winner)
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top; Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols
“Somewhere Over Laredo – Lainey Wilson; Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg
Single of the Year
“6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley (Winner)
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Visual Media of the Year
“6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
“Cuckoo” -Stephen Wilson, Jr. (Winner)
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Music Event of the Year
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
“Amen” – Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley (Winner)
“Trailblazer” – Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
“You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon (Winner)
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley (Winner)
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen
New Male Artist of the Year
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore (Winner)
New Female Artist of the Year
Avery Anna (Winner)
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts
Source: wideopencountry
