ACM Awards 2018: See the Full List of Nominees and Winners!

Desiree O
Apr 15, 2018

Tonight’s 53rd annual American Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas is a celebration of the biggest and brightest stars in country music.

Chris Stapleton leads the pack of nominees with a total of eight nods, including Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. His competition in the latter category also includes Thomas Rhett, who earned six nominations for his album Life Changes.

Keith Urban is next with five nominations, while Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris scored four each, including Female Vocalist of the Year — a category that also features the evening’s host, Reba McEntire (AKA the world’s first female Colonel Sanders), who has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year a whopping 16 times.

Read to see the full list of nominees, and check back throughout the night to find out who wins!

Entertainer of the Year

**WINNER: Jason Aldean

Garth Brooks

Luke Bryan

Chris Stapleton

Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

Kelsea Ballerini

**WINNER: Miranda Lambert

Reba McEntire

Maren Morris

Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

Jason Aldean

Thomas Rhett

**WINNER: Chris Stapleton

Keith Urban

Chris Young

Vocal Duo of the Year

**WINNER: Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

LoCash

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Vocal Group of the Year

Lady Antebellum

Lanco

Little Big Town

Midland

**WINNER: Old Dominion

New Male Vocalist of the Year

Kane Brown

Luke Combs

Devin Dawson

Russell Dickerson

**WINNER: Brett Young

New Female Vocalist of the Year

**WINNER: Lauren Alaina

Danielle Bradbery

Carly Pearce

RaeLynn

New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year

High Valley

Lanco

LoCash

**WINNER: Midland

Runaway June

Songwriter of the Year

**WINNER: Rhett Akins

Ashley Gorley

Hillary Lindsey

Shane McAnally

Josh Osborne

Album of the Year

The Breaker – Little Big Town

California Sunrise – Jon Pardi

**WINNER: From A Room: Volume 1 – Chris Stapleton

Happy Endings – Old Dominion

Life Changes – Thomas Rhett

Single Record of the Year

“Better Man” – Little Big Town

**WINNER: “Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt

“Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton

“Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland

“I’ll Name the Dogs” – Blake Shelton

Song of the Year

“Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt (songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)

“Female” – Keith Urban (songwriters: Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Shane McAnally)

**WINNER: “Tin Man” – Miranda Lambert (songwriters: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert Jon Randall)

“Whiskey and You” – Chris Stapleton (songwriters: Lee Thomas Miller, Chris Stapleton)

Video of the Year

“Black” – Dierks Bentley

**WINNER: “It Ain’t My Fault” – Brothers Osborne

“Legends” – Kelsea Ballerini

“Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett

“We Should Be Friends” – Miranda Lambert

Vocal Event of the Year

“Craving You” – Thomas Rhett featuring Maren Morris

“Dear Hate” – Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill

“Funny (How Time Slips Away) – Glen Campbell and Willie Nelson

**WINNER: “The Fighter” – Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood

“What Ifs” – Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina

Who will you be rooting for at the 2018 ACM Awards? Let us know @BritandCo!

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Leighton Meester's Underrated 2010s Pop Music Is Trending Amid Devastating LA Fires

Amid the devastation of the LA fires, neighbors opening their homes to one another (like Hilary Duff housing Mandy Moore), internet users have found a new way to support people who have lost everything by streaming their old songs. When Heidi Montag's 2010 album Superficial hit #1 on iTunes, generating income for the popstar and her family, Gossip Girl fans called for another celebrity to get the same treatment: Leighton Meester (AKA Blair Waldorf) after she lost her home with husband Adam Brody.

Yep, in case you didn't know, Leighton Meester wasn't just an actress during her Gossip Girl days, she was also a singer! In addition to her role in Country Strong (which gave us the MASTERPIECE "Words I Couldn't Say"), Gossip Girl featured some of her music, like when the season 3 finale featured “Your Love's a Drug.”

Here's how fans are resurfacing Leighton Meester's old music right now!

Leighton Meester's fans include none other than Flavor Flav.

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Stream @LeightonMeester Somebody to Love and use the song in yo TikTok’s 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Hip-hop artist Flavor Flav posted his support of Leighton Meester's "Somebody To Love" on TikTok on January 15. "Starting to hype up my girl Leighton Meester and help her family recover from the fire," he says in the onscreen text. And he's not the only one who loves her music, because fans started flooding his comments with their favorite songs.

"Good Girls Go Bad still goes triple platinum in my house annually," one user commented, while another added, "Stream Heartstrings by Leighton Meester too."

A third TikTok user ended up offering their own (phenomenal) idea when they said, "Can someone put together a LA fire playlist (philanthropy edition) so I can stream it all week?" Literally let's do it. I'm listening to the songs over and over anyway.

And the best part is that Rolling Stone reports that Heartstrings is now at 21 on iTunes!

Leighton Meester released some incredible music in the '00s and '10s.

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Leighton Meester changed lives when she was a feature on Cobra Starship's "Good Girls Gone Bad" in July of 2009. This is quite literally one of the best pop songs of the decade — I never get tired of listening to it.

And she has some incredible features on her discography.

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Leighton Meester follows up "Good Girls Gone Bad" with a song alongside Robin Thicke in a very steamy music video that Gossip Girl would definitely be writing about.

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And in 2014, Leighton Meester released a full-length album called Heartstrings, which includes this title track. It's a little country, it's a little pop, and it's very addictive. It feels totally different than the Blair Waldorf vibe we'd come to associate Leighton with, and it's like a breath of fresh air.

Here's the full Heartstrings tracklist!

  1. Heartstrings
  2. Run Away
  3. Good for One Thing
  4. Sweet
  5. On My Side
  6. LA
  7. Dreaming
  8. Blue Afternoon
  9. Entitled

If you need me for the next few weeks, I'll be listening to all of Leighton Meester's music on repeat. Check out the latest news on Adam Brody & Leighton Meester's New TV Show Good Cop/Bad Cop.

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The Most Confusing Detail Of Rachel Zegler's "Awkward" 'Snow White' Costume, Explained

The internet has a lot of thoughts about Rachel Zegler's Snow White costume. After set pictures first leaked on the internet, people had called the live-action adaptation "awkward,""weird looking," and just straight up "bad," but recently, I've seen some questions surrounding the actual construction of the dress we're all so familiar with. And since I'm a costume history nerd, I decided to break it down for you — especially since one addition to Rachel Zegler's outfit is arguably more historically accurate than the cartoon.

Here are some of the details in Rachel Zegler's Snow White costume, explained.

Snow White's costume is inspired by 1500s Germany.

Disney's Snow White has two main influences: the 1930s, when the original cartoon was released, and 1500s Germany, where the story is set. When you look at the film in that context, you can see just how much Snow White's design is influence by both periods, like her short, curly bob, which was very popular among younger girls in the 1930s (hello Shirley Temple!).

However, there's one costume detail that has confused a lot of viewers in the past: Snow White's collar. I'm one of those confused viewers, and remember watching the movie as a child and wondering what the purpose of her collar was! Well, after taking fashion history in college and doing a little bit of research, I've finally got an answer.

@historybylynny The partlet. Fashion accessory from the 25th and 16th century. #renaissancehistory#renaissancefashion#medievalhistory#fashionhistory#history#greenscreen♬ original sound - History By Lynny

Snow White's costume seems to incorporate the classic 16th century partlet, which was a lightweight garment without sleeves that women wore with their bodices. Fashion historians agree that partlets were probably used for both warmth and modesty since dresses were fairly low-cut for the period.

However, you can see that Snow White's doesn't cover her chest at all, so the Disney interpretation really seems to be more of a decoration — just like her puffed sleeves!

And the sleeves in Rachel Zegler's outfit are more historically accurate than the original movie!

It was common during this period for sleeves to feature slashing, "deliberate cutting of fabric for decorative effect" (via FIT), and its miniature version, which was called pinking. And the new Snow White design features something the original doesn't: long sleeves!

Even though some viewers admit they're not a fan of the new sleeves, FIT reports German women preferred "narrow sleeves, often with gaps where their chemises would be puffed out," so it could be argued that the live-action Snow White is more historically accurate than the cartoon. And that's one detail I never expected from this live-action adaptation.

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This Major 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' Release Date Easter Egg's Been There The Whole Freaking Time

Taylor Swift has been teasing Reputation (Taylor's Version) for two years — or, at least, Swifties have been clowning over it for two years. When Tay showed up to the 2022 VMAs in a "Look What You Made Me Do"-inspired outfit, fans expected her to drop the first Rep (TV) single, but she announced Midnights instead. And history repeated itself at the 2024 Grammys, when Taylor showed up in black & white before announcing The Tortured Poets Department.

Even though some fans feel confused, NOT getting Reputation (Taylor's Version) in 2024 totally goes with the "2 re-recordings one year, 1 new album the next" pattern we've seen since 2021. But there's one huge Easter egg that's been pointing us to 2025 all along: it's the Year of the Snake.

Here's the one major Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date Easter egg that suggests Taylor Swift could drop it in 2025.

When is Reputation (Taylor's Version) coming out?

Let it be known we still don't have an official Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date yet, but after the "I Can See You" music video featured the number 2.16 (February 16), everyone eagerly awaited February 2024 with baited breath...only to receive nothing. But now I've turned my eyes to February 16, 2025 because DUH, releasing Reputation (TV) during the Year of the Snake (the icon associated with the entire 2.5-year era) makes more sense than anything.

"Some of us have been saying this since like 2022," one TikTok user jokes, while another rationalizes, "We had fearless, red in 2021 then speak now, 1989 in 2023 so reputation and debut in 2025."

The Year of the Snake officially kicks off January 29, meaning we could be in for a late-January announcement, but some fans think Taylor will announce the album on New Year's Day 2025 in honor of the closing track on the album. In my opinion, it makes total sense to get Reputation (TV) for the first half of the year, and to wrap up the re-recording era with Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) for the second half of the year before transitioning to her new movie (and a potential TS12, of course).

Will there be a Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

Yes, we're getting a Reputation (Taylor's Version)! Taylor Swift announced she'd be re-recording all of the albums leading up to Lover after she was unable to buy the rights to her music. In addition to more modern versions of all our favorite Taylor Swift songs, she's also added brand new tunes (called "From the Vault" tracks) as bonus songs for each album. Tracks like "When Emma Falls In Love (Taylor's Version)", "Timeless (Taylor's Version)", and "Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version)" quickly became fan favorites!

Reputation has always been my favorite Taylor Swift album, and I can't wait to see what kind of vault tracks we get. At its core, Rep is a love album that also address fear and hope, and Reputation (TV) is going to be the one re-recording you won't want to miss.

Check out All The Pics From Taylor Swift's Sweet Eras Tour Party for more!

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Olivia Culpo & Christian McCaffrey Just Made The Sweetest Pregnancy Announcement!

Yay — Olivia Culpo just announced she's pregnant with her first baby! She and her husband Christian McCaffrey have been married for almost a year, so we think the timing's perfect. Like Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson (everyone's fave modern mom and dad), the couple kept their parenting news hidden from the world until they felt ready to share their journey. And boy did they make a grand announcement we can't stop gushing over!

Scroll to learn everything we know about Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey's darling baby news!

When did Olivia Culpo share her pregnancy announcement?

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Today! The model posted beautiful photos of her cradling her baby bump while wearing a flowing, pleated dress. She looks like the picture of perfection in both images, signaling her contentment with carrying her first child. And her caption? It captures a short and sweet look at how she's feeling: "next chapter, motherhood 🤍."

Her sisters, Aurora Culpo and Sophia Culpo quickly left comments that sum up auntie energy. While Aurora said, "😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭im so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ cant wait to spoil him/her forever!!!!!," Sophia wrote, "Counting down the days!!!!!🥹🥹🥹." 👀

Jessie James Decker even left a congratulatory comment! "Olivia!!!! I am soooo happy for you and @christianmccaffrey 🥹🥹🥹🥹!!! You’re going to be an amazing mama 😍 😍😍😍😍 soooo happy."

We wonder how long they've known Olivia's pregnant 👀.

Did Christian McCaffrey share his own announcement? 

It doesn't look like he personally posted this adorable reel of he and Olivia's baby news, but we still think he deserves a "Husband of the Year" award for letting it be on his Instagram page. We're not setting the bar low; we just think it's admirable when partners are equally excited about expanding their families!

Have Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey shared a due date?

Olivia and Christian haven't shared a due date just yet, but it's highly likely their sweet baby will be born this year!

How long have she and Christian McCaffrey been married? 

Olivia and Christian traded "I Dos" June 29, 2024 according to Vogue. They had a beautiful New England wedding at Ocean house and were surrounded by the love of the people closest to them. Of a funny moment involving Christian during their nuptials, Olivia gushed how much she loved his excitement. "As a bride, there’s no better feeling than your husband not being able to wait a second longer to marry you."

Prior to getting married, the couple's relationship was the result of a "blind date" orchestrated by someone they knew. Olivia said things went so well that they were basically "inseparable" from that point forward!

We can't wait to see if they'll share more news with us so stay tuned for updates!

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Every Movie & TV Show You Can See Your Fave 'Yellowstone' Cast Members In

Yellowstone captured the hearts of millions of viewers ever since the Taylor Sheridan show debuted on Paramount in 2018. The hit drama follows the Dutton family as they fight to protect their sprawling Montana ranch from land developers, political forces, and internal family struggles.

The cast features certain big names like Kevin Costner, who won the Gloden Globe for best performance by an actor in a television series drama in 2023, as well as some relatively new stars.

If you can't get enough of Yellowstone, here's where else you can watch your favorite cast members on the big screen.

Scroll to see where else you can watch your fave Yellowstonecast members!

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Kevin Costner

Starring as John Dutton, the powerful patriarch of the Dutton family, Kevin Costner is the largest star in the series. But his acting career actually started back in 1981, and since securing two Academy Awards for Dances With Wolves in 1991, he's accumulated an impressive resume.

He's best known for playing iconic characters like Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams, Crash Davis in Bull Durham, and Frank Framer in The Bodyguard. Additionally, he delivered a standout performance as Sonny Weaver Jr. in Draft Day, Larry Bloom in Molly's Game, and Al Harrison in Hidden Figures.

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Kelly Reilly

Prior to taking on the fierce role of Beth Dutton in Yellowstone, Kelly Reilly had already built a lofty film and television career. She acted in Pride & Prejudice, Citizen Gangster, and Eden Lake, as well as starred as Mary in Sherlock Holmes and its sequel.

On television, she's showcased her talent in a range of roles, from the crime drama Above Suspicion to the psychological medical series Black Box.

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Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes is from Ohio and made his acting debut in 2006 after landing a role in All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and he's gone on to appear in both film and television hits.

In American Sniper, he portrayed Navy SEAL Marc Lee, and in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, he played Christian Grey's brother, Elliot. As for TV roles, he's known for his performance as James on True Blood and Ryan Lafferty on Brothers & Sisters.

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Cole Hauser

You might best know Cole Hauser as the tough and loyal Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, but his acting career began during the early 1990s.

He made his film debut in 1992 with Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up before landing roles in cult classics like Dazed and Confused and Good Will Hunting. Later, he was in action-packed films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious and The Last Champion.

Cole has had a commendable television presence, too, portraying Charlie Siringo in The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, a limited drama series, and Ethan Jelly in Rogue, a police drama.

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Kelsey Asbille

Kelsey Asbille has definitely made a name for herself on television. Before her most recent role as Monica Dutton, she first gained recognition as Gigi on One Tree Hill, who she played from 2005 to 2009.

After that, she starred as Mikayla Makoola on Disney XD's Pair of Kings and later took on the role of Tracy Stewart in Teen Wolf and Swanee Capps in Fargo.

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Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley broke into the acting scene after scoring a role in the short Serendipity Lane in 1995. Then, his haunting performance in American Beauty gained him widespread recognition, and he later appeared in films such as Ghost Rider, The Hunger Games, and We Are Your Friends.

In 2014, he ventured into television, portraying Edward Mordrake in American Horror Story: Freak Show and returned for multiple seasons to play different characters. Finally, alongside Yellowstone, Wes voiced Niander Wallace Jr. in Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

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Jefferson White

Iowa native Jefferson White is best known for his role as Jimmy Hurdstram, the Yellowstone Ranch worker. His acting career started just over a decade ago after he got a small role in 2014 on The Americans.

Jefferson proceeded to play Cole on Manhattan that same year and has quickly built up his resume ever since. He's appeared in shows like How to Get Away With Murder, The Bite, and Blindspot.

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