2021 ACM Awards: Luke Bryan wins top prize, but female acts own
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Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year. Miranda Lambert performed three times and held onto her record as the most decorated winner in ACM history. And Mickey Guyton, the first Black woman to host the awards show, gave a powerful, top-notch vocal performance.
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Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
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Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night – Winnipeg Free Press
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Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
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Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night
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