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The 50th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards (Photos)

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April 19, 2015, 8:22 PM

Brad Paisley, left, and Darius Rucker perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Brad Paisley, left, and Darius Rucker perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Alan Jackson performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Alan Jackson performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Steven Tyler speaks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Steven Tyler speaks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn, accept the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn, accept the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Tyler Hubbard, left, and Brian Kelley, of Florida Georgia Line, accept the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Luke Bryan performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Miranda Lambert accepts the award for female vocalist of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Miranda Lambert accepts the award for female vocalist of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Kenny Chesney accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kenny Chesney accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Christina Aguilera, from left, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox, of Rascal Flatts, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Christina Aguilera, from left, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox, of Rascal Flatts, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Milestone honoree Garth Brooks performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Milestone honoree Garth Brooks performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
George Strait poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
George Strait poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Reba McEntire poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Reba McEntire poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Jimi Westbrook, from left, Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Jimi Westbrook, from left, Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Cole Swindell performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Cole Swindell performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Taylor Swift accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Taylor Swift accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Kimberly Schlapman, from left, Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, of Little Big Town, accept the award for vocal group of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kimberly Schlapman, from left, Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, of Little Big Town, accept the award for vocal group of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Miranda Lambert performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Miranda Lambert performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Reese Witherspoon, left, and Sofia Vergara appear at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Reese Witherspoon, left, and Sofia Vergara appear at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Tyler Hubbard, left, and Brian Kelley, of Florida Georgia Line, accept the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Tyler Hubbard, left, and Brian Kelley, of Florida Georgia Line, accept the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Tony Romo walks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Tony Romo walks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Martina McBride performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Martina McBride performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Neil Perry, from left, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry, of The Band Perry, present the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Neil Perry, from left, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry, of The Band Perry, present the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Dierks Bentley performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Dierks Bentley performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday's 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday’s 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday's 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday’s 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Steven Tyler arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Steven Tyler arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Blake Shelton, right, and Luke Bryan, co-hosts of Sunday’s 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, take part in a news conference on the event at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Jake Owen arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Jake Owen arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Gary LeVox, from left, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, of Rascal Flatts, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Gary LeVox, from left, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, of Rascal Flatts, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Darius Rucker arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Reese Witherspoon arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Reese Witherspoon arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Jason Aldean arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Jason Aldean arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Hunter Hayes arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Brantley Gilbert arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Kacey Musgraves arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Charles Kelley, from left, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, of Lady Antebellum, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Cole Swindell arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Charles Kelley, from left, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, of Lady Antebellum, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Sam Hunt arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Kacey Musgraves arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Ashley Monroe arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Scott Borchetta arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Dierks Bentley arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Nick Jonas, center, Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Caroline Boyer, left, and Luke Bryan arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Miranda Lambert arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Miranda Lambert arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Hunter Hayes arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Garth Brooks, left, and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Garth Brooks, left, and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP
Milestone honoree George Strait performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton speak on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton speak on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Eric Church, left, and Keith Urban perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
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Brad Paisley, left, and Darius Rucker perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Alan Jackson performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Steven Tyler speaks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks, of Brooks & Dunn, accept the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kix Brooks, left, and Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Miranda Lambert accepts the award for female vocalist of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kenny Chesney accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Christina Aguilera, from left, Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox, of Rascal Flatts, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Milestone honoree Garth Brooks performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
George Strait poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Reba McEntire poses in the press room with the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Jimi Westbrook, from left, Kimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild, of Little Big Town, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Cole Swindell performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Taylor Swift accepts the milestone award at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Kimberly Schlapman, from left, Philip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, of Little Big Town, accept the award for vocal group of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Miranda Lambert performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Reese Witherspoon, left, and Sofia Vergara appear at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Tyler Hubbard, left, and Brian Kelley, of Florida Georgia Line, accept the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Tony Romo walks on stage at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Martina McBride performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Neil Perry, from left, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry, of The Band Perry, present the award for vocal duo of the year at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Dierks Bentley performs at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, perform at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Mickey Gilley accepts the triple crown award at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Looking on at right is Darius Rucker. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker, right, presents the triple crown award to Mickey Gilley at ACM Presents Superstar Duets at Globe Life Park on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday's 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Blake Shelton, co-host of Sunday's 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, takes part in a news conference at AT&T Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. The 50th ACM Awards will be held on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Steven Tyler arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Jake Owen arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Gary LeVox, from left, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, of Rascal Flatts, arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Darius Rucker arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Reese Witherspoon arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Jason Aldean arrives at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Garth Brooks, left, and Trisha Yearwood arrive at the 50th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)

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