1 00:00:12,296 --> 00:00:13,897 The countdown is on. 2 00:00:13,897 --> 00:00:16,397 We are less than an hour away from 3 00:00:16,397 --> 00:00:19,296 the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. 4 00:00:19,296 --> 00:00:22,030 The ACMs are back in Texas for the first time 5 00:00:22,030 --> 00:00:24,330 since 2015, and here to give us 6 00:00:24,330 --> 00:00:29,764 a warm Texas welcome are the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. 7 00:00:29,764 --> 00:00:32,964 Now we've all heard the saying "Everything is bigger in Texas," 8 00:00:32,964 --> 00:00:36,263 and that goes for this show, especially tonight. 9 00:00:36,263 --> 00:00:38,397 The biggest stars in country music come out to 10 00:00:38,397 --> 00:00:41,830 play with hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. 11 00:00:41,830 --> 00:00:43,964 And it all starts right now. 12 00:00:48,330 --> 00:00:49,363 Kane Brown: Let's get it. 13 00:00:49,363 --> 00:00:50,830 I can't believe you're real! 14 00:00:50,830 --> 00:00:53,897 Dolly: Well, I'm not real. Are you real? Ha! 15 00:00:53,897 --> 00:00:55,797 Brown: ♪ Girl, you gone and done it to me ♪ 16 00:00:55,797 --> 00:00:57,196 We're just excited to be here. 17 00:00:57,196 --> 00:00:58,263 Brown: ♪ Hotter than a hoochie coochie ♪ 18 00:00:58,263 --> 00:00:59,296 ♪ Got me like the first time ♪ 19 00:00:59,296 --> 00:01:00,363 ♪ I heard Alan Jackson ♪ 20 00:01:00,363 --> 00:01:02,697 No bigger stage than this one right now. 21 00:01:02,697 --> 00:01:04,463 Brown: ♪ You get me high as Willie, girl ♪ 22 00:01:04,463 --> 00:01:06,530 There will be a lot of dancing. 23 00:01:06,530 --> 00:01:08,730 Brown: ♪ You turn me on as much as I turn on ♪ 24 00:01:08,730 --> 00:01:10,330 Number one right here. 25 00:01:10,330 --> 00:01:13,063 Brown: ♪ I love country music ♪ 26 00:01:14,764 --> 00:01:16,663 Yeah. 27 00:01:16,663 --> 00:01:17,797 That's right. 28 00:01:19,497 --> 00:01:22,563 1, 2, 1, 2, 3! 29 00:01:22,563 --> 00:01:25,397 Kelly: Welcome to the "Academy of Country Music Awards 30 00:01:25,397 --> 00:01:28,930 2023 Red Carpet," the official countdown show 31 00:01:28,930 --> 00:01:30,663 to the ACM Awards. 32 00:01:30,663 --> 00:01:33,330 -I'm Kelly Sutton. -And I'm Amber Anderson. 33 00:01:33,330 --> 00:01:35,897 You may know us as the hosts of the Amazon Music 34 00:01:35,897 --> 00:01:38,530 "Country Heat" weekly podcast, but today, 35 00:01:38,530 --> 00:01:40,764 we are so excited to be streaming globally 36 00:01:40,764 --> 00:01:44,430 across Prime Video, Twitch, Amazon Live, and more. 37 00:01:44,430 --> 00:01:47,063 Tonight, we're coming to you from the iconic 38 00:01:47,063 --> 00:01:49,964 Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, 39 00:01:49,964 --> 00:01:51,230 and you won't want to miss a beat 40 00:01:51,230 --> 00:01:53,130 from this action-packed show. 41 00:01:53,130 --> 00:01:54,697 Kelly: This is the world headquarters 42 00:01:54,697 --> 00:01:58,063 of the legendary Dallas Cowboys, and it's seen 43 00:01:58,063 --> 00:02:00,296 its share of legends, so it's only fitting 44 00:02:00,296 --> 00:02:02,964 that tonight's main event will be hosted by two 45 00:02:02,964 --> 00:02:05,997 of the biggest legends in the history of country music 46 00:02:05,997 --> 00:02:08,397 Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks! 47 00:02:08,397 --> 00:02:10,830 And remember, Garth's music streams exclusively 48 00:02:10,830 --> 00:02:12,463 on Amazon Music. 49 00:02:12,463 --> 00:02:13,897 Amber: And that's not all. 50 00:02:13,897 --> 00:02:16,964 We've got Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Ed Sheeran, 51 00:02:16,964 --> 00:02:19,730 and so many more of your favorite country stars. 52 00:02:19,730 --> 00:02:21,997 They'll all be rocking the Star tonight. 53 00:02:21,997 --> 00:02:24,030 Kelly: Yes. Amber: And for the first ever, 54 00:02:24,030 --> 00:02:27,730 this year's ACM Awards show is free to stream globally 55 00:02:27,730 --> 00:02:31,330 during the live show on Prime Video and on Twitch. 56 00:02:31,330 --> 00:02:33,997 It's a big moment for us, y'all, so tell your friends! 57 00:02:33,997 --> 00:02:36,063 Now during the show tonight, you're gonna be 58 00:02:36,063 --> 00:02:39,163 seeing a QR code pop up right here, which will take 59 00:02:39,163 --> 00:02:42,563 you to the destination of all things ACMs on Amazon, 60 00:02:42,563 --> 00:02:45,330 including looks inspired by some of the fashion you're 61 00:02:45,330 --> 00:02:47,196 gonna see right here on the red carpet tonight, 62 00:02:47,196 --> 00:02:50,196 exclusive playlists to stream, and much more. 63 00:02:50,196 --> 00:02:54,830 Now if you're on your mobile, check out amazon.com/acmawards. 64 00:02:54,830 --> 00:02:57,130 Now on our podcast, we get to speak with all 65 00:02:57,130 --> 00:03:00,130 of the biggest names in country, but this event is 66 00:03:00,130 --> 00:03:02,330 so massive, we've asked some of our friends 67 00:03:02,330 --> 00:03:05,163 to help us out farther down the black carpet. 68 00:03:05,163 --> 00:03:07,764 Now you know her from her show "Nights with Elaina." 69 00:03:07,764 --> 00:03:11,964 She also just won the 2023 ACM Award 70 00:03:11,964 --> 00:03:14,997 for National Weekly On-Air Personality of the Year, 71 00:03:14,997 --> 00:03:17,497 and you know him from being an unstoppable force 72 00:03:17,497 --> 00:03:19,630 in the country music scene, as well as being 73 00:03:19,630 --> 00:03:22,830 our 2022 Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist. 74 00:03:22,830 --> 00:03:24,663 Let's throw it on down to Elaina Smith 75 00:03:24,663 --> 00:03:27,563 and our bestie recording artist Breland! 76 00:03:27,563 --> 00:03:29,630 Thank you so much, Kelly and Amber. 77 00:03:29,630 --> 00:03:32,430 Breland and I are all systems go down here. 78 00:03:32,430 --> 00:03:34,330 We are sure are. To put it in cowboy terms, 79 00:03:34,330 --> 00:03:36,864 we are champing at the bit to get our interviews on. 80 00:03:36,864 --> 00:03:38,997 Mmm. And Breland is pulling double duty. 81 00:03:38,997 --> 00:03:41,196 You're back on the stage tonight and presenting 82 00:03:41,196 --> 00:03:42,430 an award with Gabby Barrett. 83 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:43,463 Are you excited for the show? 84 00:03:43,463 --> 00:03:44,830 Breland: You know I am. 85 00:03:44,830 --> 00:03:46,430 I can't wait to see my buddy Keith Urban 86 00:03:46,430 --> 00:03:48,263 and Lainey Wilson tonight, and of course, I'm looking 87 00:03:48,263 --> 00:03:49,764 forward to all the pre-show performances 88 00:03:49,764 --> 00:03:51,230 that are coming our way. 89 00:03:51,230 --> 00:03:53,864 Elaina: Oh, guys. We have got Tiger Lily Gold, Matt Stell, 90 00:03:53,864 --> 00:03:56,263 and a 2023 Amazon Breakthrough Artist 91 00:03:56,263 --> 00:03:59,296 To Watch Dalton Dover hitting the pre-show stage. 92 00:03:59,296 --> 00:04:02,063 You of course, Breland, were an Amazon Breakthrough Artist 93 00:04:02,063 --> 00:04:03,964 last year, and look at you now. 94 00:04:03,964 --> 00:04:05,597 Yeah, indeed. Well, yes, we can't wait to get it 95 00:04:05,597 --> 00:04:08,230 kicked off down here, but we just heard there's 96 00:04:08,230 --> 00:04:10,296 action at the top of the carpet, so back to you, 97 00:04:10,296 --> 00:04:11,563 Kelly and Amber. 98 00:04:13,196 --> 00:04:14,830 Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks, 99 00:04:14,830 --> 00:04:16,130 ladies and gentlemen! 100 00:04:18,196 --> 00:04:20,463 How about it? 101 00:04:20,463 --> 00:04:21,830 We're gonna get to you in a minute, but ladies first. 102 00:04:21,830 --> 00:04:23,597 Garth: Don't worry about. I'm fine. 103 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:25,430 You are performing with Carly tonight. 104 00:04:25,430 --> 00:04:27,697 -I am. -Oh, tell us about this. 105 00:04:27,697 --> 00:04:28,997 She and I have become friends. 106 00:04:28,997 --> 00:04:30,530 You know, she asked me to induct her into 107 00:04:30,530 --> 00:04:32,163 the Grand Ole Opry, and so we've just been buddies, 108 00:04:32,163 --> 00:04:34,663 and so when tonight came up, she asked if I would do this 109 00:04:34,663 --> 00:04:37,730 with her, and so I'm excited to be here. 110 00:04:37,730 --> 00:04:39,263 Kelly: She calls you her celebrity crush. 111 00:04:39,263 --> 00:04:41,397 -You know that, right? -Yeah. Ha! She is the sweetest. 112 00:04:41,397 --> 00:04:42,997 -Yes. -And she's got great pipes. 113 00:04:42,997 --> 00:04:44,797 I love her singing, so I'm excited. 114 00:04:44,797 --> 00:04:47,230 Amber: I know. OK, Garth. Kelly: Your turn! 115 00:04:47,230 --> 00:04:49,697 We need to know how are the nerves about hosting 116 00:04:49,697 --> 00:04:50,830 the show tonight? 117 00:04:50,830 --> 00:04:52,597 Oh, it's fine. You knew right away. 118 00:04:52,597 --> 00:04:55,430 When we talked, promise you, she's not gonna read 119 00:04:55,430 --> 00:04:56,964 one word off that Teleprompter... 120 00:04:58,130 --> 00:04:59,430 and she's already warned me, too. 121 00:04:59,430 --> 00:05:01,430 "I'm just gonna go sometimes." I'm like, "OK." 122 00:05:01,430 --> 00:05:03,397 Amber: You got to stay ready. Garth: It's great. Yeah. 123 00:05:03,397 --> 00:05:05,030 So I don't know if there can be, 124 00:05:05,030 --> 00:05:08,263 like, a 99% host and then a 1% host for a co-host. 125 00:05:08,263 --> 00:05:10,864 That's what it's gonna be. She is hilarious. 126 00:05:10,864 --> 00:05:14,096 Kelly: Best part of the night for you tonight will be when? 127 00:05:14,096 --> 00:05:17,697 Garth: Oh, my gosh. I think--uh, I don't know. 128 00:05:17,697 --> 00:05:21,463 She is--when she makes her appearance-- 129 00:05:21,463 --> 00:05:23,230 I'm gonna try not to be out on the floor 130 00:05:23,230 --> 00:05:25,230 when she makes her appearance. 131 00:05:25,230 --> 00:05:26,864 -We love you guys. -We love you guys. 132 00:05:26,864 --> 00:05:28,263 -Thank you so much. -Thank you. 133 00:05:28,263 --> 00:05:30,230 Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, thank you. 134 00:05:30,230 --> 00:05:31,630 Trisha: Have a great night. 135 00:05:33,930 --> 00:05:38,864 We've got with us Bailey Zimmerman on the carpet! 136 00:05:38,864 --> 00:05:40,530 Bailey, how you feeling, man? 137 00:05:40,530 --> 00:05:43,296 You have been on a rocket, and you've got a new album 138 00:05:43,296 --> 00:05:44,730 coming out this week. 139 00:05:44,730 --> 00:05:46,663 How are you feeling about everything, man? 140 00:05:46,663 --> 00:05:47,997 Uh, it's crazy. 141 00:05:47,997 --> 00:05:49,964 I--I never thought I'd get to have an album, man, 142 00:05:49,964 --> 00:05:53,864 so to get to put 16 songs out and call it something 143 00:05:53,864 --> 00:05:56,296 and have a whole brand around it is really cool, 144 00:05:56,296 --> 00:05:58,530 so I'm excited. I hope people love it. 145 00:05:58,530 --> 00:06:00,597 Elaina: I mean, we're literally hours away at this point 146 00:06:00,597 --> 00:06:02,497 from it dropping, so how are you actually 147 00:06:02,497 --> 00:06:04,463 feeling about that? 148 00:06:04,463 --> 00:06:07,530 Um...me and my manager cried last night 149 00:06:07,530 --> 00:06:09,797 because it's a deal for us because we've had 150 00:06:09,797 --> 00:06:12,463 "Religiously" the song since we met. 151 00:06:12,463 --> 00:06:14,497 The day we met, he gave me that song, and I recorded it 152 00:06:14,497 --> 00:06:16,597 as the second song I'd ever recorded, 153 00:06:16,597 --> 00:06:19,430 so for it to be out now and the album dropping tonight, 154 00:06:19,430 --> 00:06:21,730 it was just a big deal, and it's 50th birthday. 155 00:06:21,730 --> 00:06:23,063 It was a really big deal for us... 156 00:06:23,063 --> 00:06:24,230 Elaina: Aw. 157 00:06:24,230 --> 00:06:25,397 Bailey: so a little bit of crying, a lot of golf, 158 00:06:25,397 --> 00:06:26,997 a lot of drinks, having fun. 159 00:06:26,997 --> 00:06:29,530 We're celebrating for sure, but I'm excited, though. 160 00:06:29,530 --> 00:06:31,897 Breland: Dude, I've known you now for a while. 161 00:06:31,897 --> 00:06:34,096 We were talking about how far back we go. 162 00:06:34,096 --> 00:06:36,864 I've just watched your whole journey unfold 163 00:06:36,864 --> 00:06:39,997 and the ups and the downs of it all, but here you are 164 00:06:39,997 --> 00:06:43,630 at the ACMs, Amazon's Breakthrough Artist. 165 00:06:43,630 --> 00:06:45,230 Elaina: Yeah! Breland: I've been in your shoes 166 00:06:45,230 --> 00:06:46,530 as far as that goes. 167 00:06:46,530 --> 00:06:49,430 How does it feel to be nominated this year, too? 168 00:06:49,430 --> 00:06:51,463 Bailey: Like I said, man, I never thought I'd have an album, 169 00:06:51,463 --> 00:06:54,163 so to get to be here and be around all our friends 170 00:06:54,163 --> 00:06:56,997 and you and all these cool people, it's--it's just 171 00:06:56,997 --> 00:06:58,330 an honor to be here really. 172 00:06:58,330 --> 00:07:00,430 I mean, like I said, I didn't think I'd ever 173 00:07:00,430 --> 00:07:03,030 make it this far, so the fact that we're here 174 00:07:03,030 --> 00:07:04,730 with all our friends in Austin--or Dallas, 175 00:07:04,730 --> 00:07:07,030 and it's crazy, man. 176 00:07:07,030 --> 00:07:09,063 I have no idea what's going on. 177 00:07:09,063 --> 00:07:10,296 Elaina: Well, now it's just a celebration, 178 00:07:10,296 --> 00:07:13,563 so you need to go on getting in there, have some fun. 179 00:07:13,563 --> 00:07:14,663 Bailey Zimmerman, thank you so much. 180 00:07:14,663 --> 00:07:15,697 Proud of you, brother. 181 00:07:15,697 --> 00:07:17,463 Yeah. I love you boys. Thanks. 182 00:07:17,463 --> 00:07:19,063 Bailey Zimmerman's one of our favorites. 183 00:07:19,063 --> 00:07:20,130 Oh, my gosh. I love that guy. 184 00:07:20,130 --> 00:07:22,530 We love him. OK. Last year after receiving her 185 00:07:22,530 --> 00:07:24,630 first gold album for "Just About Over You," 186 00:07:24,630 --> 00:07:27,263 Priscilla Block made such a splash as a co-host 187 00:07:27,263 --> 00:07:30,196 on the red carpet the ACMs had to have her back. 188 00:07:30,196 --> 00:07:32,830 And this year, she's down at the performance stage, 189 00:07:32,830 --> 00:07:35,330 so let's throw it on down to Priscilla Block. 190 00:07:36,430 --> 00:07:39,630 Thank you. We have got an incredible talent 191 00:07:39,630 --> 00:07:42,163 kicking off our pre-show performances. 192 00:07:42,163 --> 00:07:45,530 Recently named as an Artist To Watch by Amazon, 193 00:07:45,530 --> 00:07:48,296 you know him from Team Blake on "The Voice." 194 00:07:48,296 --> 00:07:51,964 Here he is with his phenomenal new single 195 00:07:51,964 --> 00:07:53,363 "Giving Up On That." 196 00:07:53,363 --> 00:07:54,797 Let's year it for Dalton Dover. 197 00:08:09,263 --> 00:08:12,463 ♪ I hate you met the sinner ♪ 198 00:08:12,463 --> 00:08:15,964 ♪ Lord knows I ain't no saint ♪ 199 00:08:15,964 --> 00:08:18,697 ♪ But I'm trying to lean a little more ♪ 200 00:08:18,697 --> 00:08:22,497 ♪ That way these days ♪ 201 00:08:22,497 --> 00:08:26,230 ♪ Put up with more than I ever would've ♪ 202 00:08:26,230 --> 00:08:29,730 ♪ You left just like you should've ♪ 203 00:08:29,730 --> 00:08:31,563 ♪ But since you've been gone ♪ 204 00:08:31,563 --> 00:08:35,363 ♪ Ain't nothing 'round here the same ♪ 205 00:08:35,363 --> 00:08:38,330 ♪ Girl, I've given up on ♪ 206 00:08:38,330 --> 00:08:41,597 ♪ Drinking as much as I used to ♪ 207 00:08:41,597 --> 00:08:42,864 ♪ When I had you ♪ 208 00:08:42,864 --> 00:08:44,964 ♪ Given up on ♪ 209 00:08:44,964 --> 00:08:48,163 ♪ Just sayin' I'm gonna change ♪ 210 00:08:49,363 --> 00:08:52,296 ♪ I've given up on passing the blame ♪ 211 00:08:52,296 --> 00:08:55,463 ♪ Everything made you walk out ♪ 212 00:08:55,463 --> 00:08:58,730 ♪ On what we had ♪ 213 00:08:58,730 --> 00:09:02,196 ♪ But when it comes to wanting you back ♪ 214 00:09:02,196 --> 00:09:05,663 ♪ Girl, I ain't never giving up on that ♪ 215 00:09:11,196 --> 00:09:14,030 ♪ I pray it ain't too late ♪ 216 00:09:14,030 --> 00:09:17,864 ♪ For you to see what I've turned into ♪ 217 00:09:17,864 --> 00:09:20,563 ♪ I just wish my working on me ♪ 218 00:09:20,563 --> 00:09:23,063 ♪ Was working on you ♪ 219 00:09:24,964 --> 00:09:28,397 ♪ But since you said good-bye ♪ 220 00:09:28,397 --> 00:09:31,530 ♪ And hit me with them taillights ♪ 221 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:37,230 ♪ I swear I've changed everything but your mind ♪ 222 00:09:37,230 --> 00:09:40,463 ♪ 'Cause, girl, I've given up on ♪ 223 00:09:40,463 --> 00:09:43,663 ♪ Drinking as much as I used to ♪ 224 00:09:43,663 --> 00:09:44,830 ♪ When I had you ♪ 225 00:09:44,830 --> 00:09:47,196 ♪ Given up on ♪ 226 00:09:47,196 --> 00:09:51,497 ♪ Just sayin' I'm gonna change ♪ 227 00:09:51,497 --> 00:09:54,530 ♪ I've given up on passing the blame ♪ 228 00:09:54,530 --> 00:09:57,663 ♪ Everything made you walk out ♪ 229 00:09:57,663 --> 00:10:00,997 ♪ On what we had ♪ 230 00:10:00,997 --> 00:10:04,363 ♪ But when it comes to wanting you back ♪ 231 00:10:04,363 --> 00:10:09,196 ♪ Girl, I ain't never giving up on that ♪ 232 00:10:09,196 --> 00:10:11,530 ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ 233 00:10:18,296 --> 00:10:20,196 ♪ I ain't ever giving up on ♪ 234 00:10:20,196 --> 00:10:23,597 ♪ Fightin' for what we could've been ♪ 235 00:10:23,597 --> 00:10:26,964 ♪ Hangin' on to what we should've been ♪ 236 00:10:26,964 --> 00:10:28,730 ♪ I wish I would've been ♪ 237 00:10:28,730 --> 00:10:32,330 ♪ A better man back then ♪ 238 00:10:32,330 --> 00:10:35,530 ♪ 'Cause, girl, I've given up on ♪ 239 00:10:35,530 --> 00:10:38,830 ♪ Drinking as much as I used to ♪ 240 00:10:38,830 --> 00:10:40,263 ♪ When I had you ♪ 241 00:10:40,263 --> 00:10:42,363 ♪ Given up on ♪ 242 00:10:42,363 --> 00:10:46,563 ♪ Just sayin' I'm gonna change ♪ 243 00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:49,630 ♪ I've given up on passing the blame ♪ 244 00:10:49,630 --> 00:10:52,697 ♪ Everything made you walk out ♪ 245 00:10:52,697 --> 00:10:55,897 ♪ On what we had ♪ 246 00:10:55,897 --> 00:10:59,296 ♪ But when it comes to wanting you back ♪ 247 00:10:59,296 --> 00:11:02,997 ♪ Girl, I ain't never giving up on that ♪ 248 00:11:06,296 --> 00:11:09,563 ♪ And I ain't ever giving up on that ♪ 249 00:11:21,030 --> 00:11:23,363 Priscilla: Dalton Dover, y'all! 250 00:11:23,363 --> 00:11:24,497 Dalton: Thank you, thank y'all. 251 00:11:24,497 --> 00:11:25,797 I mean, how about that voice? 252 00:11:27,997 --> 00:11:30,296 Dalton: Thank you, guys. Thank you. 253 00:11:30,296 --> 00:11:32,997 Priscilla: I feel like you have one of the best new voices 254 00:11:32,997 --> 00:11:34,230 in country music. 255 00:11:34,230 --> 00:11:35,964 I'm such a fan. 256 00:11:35,964 --> 00:11:37,864 We've been out on the road together. 257 00:11:37,864 --> 00:11:39,030 Dalton: Priscilla, thank you so much. 258 00:11:39,030 --> 00:11:42,096 Priscilla: How does it feel being at your first ever ACMs? 259 00:11:42,096 --> 00:11:43,730 Dalton: Like I was saying earlier, like, I just remember 260 00:11:43,730 --> 00:11:46,897 sitting on my mama's couch watching the ACMs, 261 00:11:46,897 --> 00:11:48,797 just wishing I was there when I was just a kid, 262 00:11:48,797 --> 00:11:51,330 so for me to be here with you guys, Priscilla, 263 00:11:51,330 --> 00:11:54,697 oh, man, it just means absolutely the world, man. 264 00:11:54,697 --> 00:11:57,964 Priscilla: Well, you're here, and everyone loves you so much. 265 00:11:57,964 --> 00:11:59,163 Back to you. 266 00:12:00,930 --> 00:12:03,030 -Dalton Dover. -He sounded so great! 267 00:12:03,030 --> 00:12:05,730 -That voice! -The voice of an angel. 268 00:12:05,730 --> 00:12:07,663 We absolutely love him. OK, everybody. 269 00:12:07,663 --> 00:12:08,964 Let's take a look at some of our favorite 270 00:12:08,964 --> 00:12:11,263 fashion looks of the night so far. 271 00:12:11,263 --> 00:12:13,196 We love seeing what's happening on the red carpet. 272 00:12:13,196 --> 00:12:16,330 Amber: Ooh! Both: Kimberly Perry! 273 00:12:16,330 --> 00:12:18,997 Kelly: Oh, and she's got her bump on full display. 274 00:12:18,997 --> 00:12:20,030 Amber: That's gorgeous. Kelly: Kimberly Perry you 275 00:12:20,030 --> 00:12:21,130 remember from The Band Perry, 276 00:12:21,130 --> 00:12:22,330 but she's doing her own thing now. 277 00:12:22,330 --> 00:12:24,830 Just released her first solo single, 278 00:12:24,830 --> 00:12:26,563 and we are so happy for her. 279 00:12:27,830 --> 00:12:29,330 Amber: The queen, the gasp. 280 00:12:29,330 --> 00:12:30,630 Kelly: The queen! Dolly! Amber: The queen! 281 00:12:30,630 --> 00:12:32,163 Look at that fringe. 282 00:12:32,163 --> 00:12:35,363 -The silver. It is gorgeous. -The rhinestones. 283 00:12:35,363 --> 00:12:38,230 She always said her favorite color is rhinestone, 284 00:12:38,230 --> 00:12:41,563 and she is wearing it in full display. 285 00:12:41,563 --> 00:12:43,463 Tenille Townes. 286 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:46,130 Amber: One, she has fantastic hair, and I hear that 287 00:12:46,130 --> 00:12:47,830 she does it all herself. 288 00:12:47,830 --> 00:12:50,363 Kelly: Oh, my gosh! That blue. Amber: That looks fierce. 289 00:12:50,363 --> 00:12:52,930 Kelly: It is gorgeous. Amber: That's beautiful. 290 00:12:52,930 --> 00:12:54,964 Absolutely love seeing her. 291 00:12:54,964 --> 00:12:57,296 Well, y'all, if you are watching on Amazon Live, 292 00:12:57,296 --> 00:13:00,063 you can actually shop the latest fashion trends 293 00:13:00,063 --> 00:13:02,697 in the live stream carousel, and please make sure 294 00:13:02,697 --> 00:13:05,497 to tell us in the comments which looks you're loving, 295 00:13:05,497 --> 00:13:07,430 and, Twitch, we have not forgotten about you. 296 00:13:07,430 --> 00:13:10,030 We love seeing what you're saying in the comments. 297 00:13:10,030 --> 00:13:11,697 We love our Twitch family. 298 00:13:11,697 --> 00:13:14,196 Hey! Check out that QR code to explore more playlists 299 00:13:14,196 --> 00:13:17,230 and everything that's all associated with the ACMs. 300 00:13:17,230 --> 00:13:19,397 All right. Let's head on down the carpet 301 00:13:19,397 --> 00:13:21,296 to Elaina and Breland. 302 00:13:22,397 --> 00:13:25,730 We are here--ha--with the men of the hour 303 00:13:25,730 --> 00:13:27,797 Mitchell Tenpenny and Chris Young. 304 00:13:27,797 --> 00:13:28,964 How are y'all feeling tonight? 305 00:13:28,964 --> 00:13:30,263 I'm good. Are you good, dude? 306 00:13:30,263 --> 00:13:31,530 Man, I'm good, baby. 307 00:13:31,530 --> 00:13:32,964 It's hot back here, but it's awesome, man. 308 00:13:32,964 --> 00:13:33,997 Breland: It certainly is. 309 00:13:33,997 --> 00:13:34,997 Mitchell: Let's talk about y'all. 310 00:13:34,997 --> 00:13:36,363 Elaina: There it is. 311 00:13:36,363 --> 00:13:38,130 I mean, everybody on the carpet looking great. 312 00:13:38,130 --> 00:13:40,463 Everybody kind of going with the Texas vibe. 313 00:13:40,463 --> 00:13:42,597 -Was that intentional with the-- -I had to do it. 314 00:13:42,597 --> 00:13:44,430 I literally went down today and grabbed one. 315 00:13:44,430 --> 00:13:45,530 -I had to do it. -You did it today? 316 00:13:45,530 --> 00:13:47,530 -Yeah. -Incredible! 317 00:13:47,530 --> 00:13:50,163 Chris, I had a chance to check out your set 318 00:13:50,163 --> 00:13:54,130 last week out on the West Coast, and you've just got 319 00:13:54,130 --> 00:13:55,797 this thing down to a science. 320 00:13:55,797 --> 00:13:57,630 What advice would you give to an up-and-coming 321 00:13:57,630 --> 00:13:59,263 artist like me? 322 00:13:59,263 --> 00:14:00,797 I mean, I don't have to give you any advice. 323 00:14:00,797 --> 00:14:02,764 I saw your set, too, man. 324 00:14:02,764 --> 00:14:06,730 You crushed it out there, so, yeah, I got nothing. 325 00:14:06,730 --> 00:14:08,330 I enjoyed--I don't know if you saw me, 326 00:14:08,330 --> 00:14:09,830 but I sat there entire time. 327 00:14:09,830 --> 00:14:11,296 I watched your entire set. 328 00:14:11,296 --> 00:14:12,363 It was the first time I've seen you, I guess, since 329 00:14:12,363 --> 00:14:13,597 we were in the room writing together, 330 00:14:13,597 --> 00:14:15,930 so it was really fun to get to see you out there 331 00:14:15,930 --> 00:14:17,030 in front of that big, old crowd of people. 332 00:14:17,030 --> 00:14:18,497 -It was great. -Thank you, man. 333 00:14:18,497 --> 00:14:19,797 We're definitely gonna need to hear more about 334 00:14:19,797 --> 00:14:22,230 that writing, that's for sure, but, Mitchell, you-- 335 00:14:22,230 --> 00:14:24,730 this is your second nomination at the ACMs. 336 00:14:24,730 --> 00:14:26,797 Does it feel different this time around? 337 00:14:26,797 --> 00:14:28,130 Heh. Well, it's awesome to have it with one 338 00:14:28,130 --> 00:14:30,430 of my best friends, man, and that's the only difference. 339 00:14:30,430 --> 00:14:32,330 First time, I was scared, all alone, didn't know 340 00:14:32,330 --> 00:14:33,964 what to do, and speaking of advice, 341 00:14:33,964 --> 00:14:35,697 he's been giving me some good--some good advice 342 00:14:35,697 --> 00:14:37,330 on how to do it, so it's awesome to do it 343 00:14:37,330 --> 00:14:38,764 with your friends. 344 00:14:38,764 --> 00:14:40,630 Well, you get to spend the night with your buddy 345 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:42,930 and I'm sure your beautiful wife Meghan over there, 346 00:14:42,930 --> 00:14:45,797 as well, but, you guys, have so much fun tonight. 347 00:14:45,797 --> 00:14:47,764 Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, thanks a lot, guys. 348 00:14:47,764 --> 00:14:48,930 -Congratulations, guys. -Congrats. 349 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:50,030 Thanks, y'all. 350 00:14:54,597 --> 00:14:57,697 And now we have with us the beautiful Keith Urban 351 00:14:57,697 --> 00:15:00,230 -and Nicole Kidman. -How are you guys? 352 00:15:00,230 --> 00:15:01,563 You look amazing. Look at you two. 353 00:15:01,563 --> 00:15:03,330 -Likewise. -Thank you. 354 00:15:03,330 --> 00:15:07,363 Now y'all know you two are a part of the reason why 355 00:15:07,363 --> 00:15:09,263 I moved to Nashville in the first place. 356 00:15:09,263 --> 00:15:11,163 Keith, you've done such a great job of reaching out 357 00:15:11,163 --> 00:15:12,463 to up-and-coming artists. 358 00:15:12,463 --> 00:15:13,997 Why is that important to you? 359 00:15:13,997 --> 00:15:15,964 Because we're all an up-and-coming artist 360 00:15:15,964 --> 00:15:19,397 at one point, and I think we need help when we get to town. 361 00:15:19,397 --> 00:15:21,163 Most of us do, and we just want someone 362 00:15:21,163 --> 00:15:22,363 to believe in us. 363 00:15:22,363 --> 00:15:23,463 You know, it makes all the difference, 364 00:15:23,463 --> 00:15:25,230 so you were easy to believe in, Breland. 365 00:15:25,230 --> 00:15:26,330 Breland: Thank you, man. 366 00:15:26,330 --> 00:15:28,196 Well, you guys really do have, like, one 367 00:15:28,196 --> 00:15:30,530 of the favorite country music bromances at this point. 368 00:15:30,530 --> 00:15:32,030 It's so fun to watch. 369 00:15:32,030 --> 00:15:34,230 What was it about Breland that made you want to 370 00:15:34,230 --> 00:15:35,597 reach out to him? 371 00:15:35,597 --> 00:15:38,530 Keith: His spirit, soul, passion, curiosity, 372 00:15:38,530 --> 00:15:41,830 all the things that I think you have to have as an artist 373 00:15:41,830 --> 00:15:43,897 and hopefully you never lose, especially 374 00:15:43,897 --> 00:15:46,697 the curiosity and the passion is key, yeah. 375 00:15:46,697 --> 00:15:48,830 Well, it's so good to see you guys here. 376 00:15:48,830 --> 00:15:50,263 Hopefully you have a great night. 377 00:15:50,263 --> 00:15:51,730 I'm looking forward to your performance 378 00:15:51,730 --> 00:15:52,830 of "Texas Time," man. 379 00:15:52,830 --> 00:15:54,196 Thank you, thank you very much. Thank you. 380 00:15:54,196 --> 00:15:55,630 And I see we've got Jason Aldean over here. 381 00:15:55,630 --> 00:15:56,997 Yeah. You got to get in there. You got to get in. 382 00:15:56,997 --> 00:15:59,530 -Jason, come on in, come on in. -Come on up, man. 383 00:15:59,530 --> 00:16:00,563 Keith: We're tag-teaming Jason. 384 00:16:00,563 --> 00:16:02,330 Ha ha ha! 385 00:16:02,330 --> 00:16:04,563 Elaina: You can-- Breland: Ha ha ha! 386 00:16:04,563 --> 00:16:05,663 Elaina: The hi's and byes. 387 00:16:05,663 --> 00:16:07,063 Keith: It's Good to see you, man. 388 00:16:07,063 --> 00:16:09,330 Elaina: Hey, man. Breland: What's up, man? 389 00:16:09,330 --> 00:16:10,864 Elaina: Come on in, come on in. 390 00:16:10,864 --> 00:16:12,030 Hi. I'm good. How are you? 391 00:16:12,030 --> 00:16:13,096 Jason: Good. 392 00:16:13,096 --> 00:16:15,063 Jason, Brittany, welcome up. 393 00:16:15,063 --> 00:16:16,764 You guys look incredible. 394 00:16:16,764 --> 00:16:18,063 How are you doing? 395 00:16:18,063 --> 00:16:19,430 Nice to see you, as well. 396 00:16:19,430 --> 00:16:20,764 See, this is what happens on the red carpet. 397 00:16:20,764 --> 00:16:22,330 You just never know who's gonna come in and out 398 00:16:22,330 --> 00:16:24,230 from Keith Urban to the Aldeans. 399 00:16:24,230 --> 00:16:25,530 You guys, how has this night been 400 00:16:25,530 --> 00:16:27,030 so far for y'all? 401 00:16:27,030 --> 00:16:29,163 Uh, great. I mean, it's been kind of a long day 402 00:16:29,163 --> 00:16:30,764 getting ready for it. 403 00:16:30,764 --> 00:16:31,930 Well, more for her than me, 404 00:16:31,930 --> 00:16:33,397 but we actually just got here. 405 00:16:33,397 --> 00:16:34,897 Looking forward to, you know, having it 406 00:16:34,897 --> 00:16:38,563 in Texas this year and changing it up a little bit 407 00:16:38,563 --> 00:16:39,864 and looking forward to the show. 408 00:16:39,864 --> 00:16:41,597 So it's gonna be a good night, I hope. 409 00:16:41,597 --> 00:16:42,864 Elaina: Mm-hmm. 410 00:16:42,864 --> 00:16:44,764 Breland: You've been nominated now many years in a row. 411 00:16:44,764 --> 00:16:46,563 You've won a bunch of these awards. 412 00:16:46,563 --> 00:16:48,797 My question is, man, how do you keep it fresh 413 00:16:48,797 --> 00:16:50,764 this many years in? 414 00:16:50,764 --> 00:16:52,063 I don't know. 415 00:16:52,063 --> 00:16:53,997 I just--you know, to me, I love what I do, 416 00:16:53,997 --> 00:16:55,930 I love getting in the studio, working on new music, 417 00:16:55,930 --> 00:16:58,997 and, you know, just trying to push the envelope 418 00:16:58,997 --> 00:17:01,096 every time out and try new things, 419 00:17:01,096 --> 00:17:04,997 and so far, it's--you know, fans have supported it 420 00:17:04,997 --> 00:17:06,597 and allowed me to stick around for a while, 421 00:17:06,597 --> 00:17:09,930 so I don't really have a right answer for that. 422 00:17:09,930 --> 00:17:11,697 You know, you know how it is, man. 423 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:13,697 You just go in and mess around and hope people like it. 424 00:17:13,697 --> 00:17:15,163 Elaina: Well, speaking of new music, you are going to be 425 00:17:15,163 --> 00:17:17,130 performing some new music tonight, right? 426 00:17:17,130 --> 00:17:19,030 Yeah. We got a new song we just dropped, 427 00:17:19,030 --> 00:17:21,663 kind of a surprise song last week called "Tough Crowd," 428 00:17:21,663 --> 00:17:24,063 and we're gonna play for that the first time live 429 00:17:24,063 --> 00:17:25,930 ever tonight, so I'm looking forward 430 00:17:25,930 --> 00:17:27,263 to that, as well. 431 00:17:27,263 --> 00:17:28,497 Brittany, I'm sure you've seen it. 432 00:17:28,497 --> 00:17:30,463 -It's pretty awesome, yeah? -It's really great. 433 00:17:30,463 --> 00:17:32,497 Well, you guys, have a great time tonight. 434 00:17:32,497 --> 00:17:34,697 Congratulations, and we'll see you in there. 435 00:17:34,697 --> 00:17:35,997 Absolutely. See you guys. 436 00:17:35,997 --> 00:17:37,063 -Bye. -Good to see y'all. 437 00:17:38,230 --> 00:17:40,597 Already walking in here a winner it's Hardy. 438 00:17:40,597 --> 00:17:41,930 Oh, my goodness! 439 00:17:46,263 --> 00:17:48,563 7-time nominee. 440 00:17:48,563 --> 00:17:50,663 Last night, you find out that you are 441 00:17:50,663 --> 00:17:54,730 Artist-Songwriter, and then what happens? 442 00:17:54,730 --> 00:17:56,263 Uh, ha! 443 00:17:56,263 --> 00:17:58,296 We played our thing for Lifting Lives, 444 00:17:58,296 --> 00:18:00,830 and then we did a media-- 445 00:18:00,830 --> 00:18:02,196 we had to do media for 10 minutes, 446 00:18:02,196 --> 00:18:06,397 and so Lainey and I are doing an interview together 447 00:18:06,397 --> 00:18:09,830 in front of a step and repeat, and then I just hear 448 00:18:09,830 --> 00:18:12,030 "Whoa, hold on, hold on," and Storme Warren comes out 449 00:18:12,030 --> 00:18:13,397 from behind and... 450 00:18:13,397 --> 00:18:14,864 Kelly: Oh, my gosh. 451 00:18:14,864 --> 00:18:17,430 and he has our Visual Media award, 452 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,263 and so we got two of them last night. 453 00:18:19,263 --> 00:18:20,730 I was really excited. 454 00:18:20,730 --> 00:18:23,663 What was your thought in that moment? 455 00:18:23,663 --> 00:18:25,463 Did it--has it hit you yet? 456 00:18:25,463 --> 00:18:27,430 Yeah. I mean, kind of. I just... 457 00:18:27,430 --> 00:18:29,997 Amber and Kelly: Ha ha ha! 458 00:18:29,997 --> 00:18:32,163 -I'm so weird about all this. -No, it's good! 459 00:18:32,163 --> 00:18:35,463 And I feel like--I still feel like I'm just, like-- 460 00:18:35,463 --> 00:18:38,630 I still feel like I'm, like, the new guy, and I still-- 461 00:18:38,630 --> 00:18:40,764 in a way, I have, but I, like, I feel like 462 00:18:40,764 --> 00:18:42,697 I haven't--still haven't been doing this that long, 463 00:18:42,697 --> 00:18:46,997 and so it's not as much, like, imposter syndrome as, like, 464 00:18:46,997 --> 00:18:48,497 I'm like, "This is too early for all this stuff 465 00:18:48,497 --> 00:18:51,230 to be happening," so it's just--it's all like 466 00:18:51,230 --> 00:18:52,897 good shock, you know what I mean? 467 00:18:52,897 --> 00:18:54,797 Kelly: Think about how much you've already done in town 468 00:18:54,797 --> 00:18:56,530 for other people, and you laid all 469 00:18:56,530 --> 00:18:57,663 of that groundwork, man. 470 00:18:57,663 --> 00:19:00,497 This is all--it's due, and I am so happy for you. 471 00:19:00,497 --> 00:19:01,597 Hardy: If you say so. 472 00:19:01,597 --> 00:19:03,764 Kelly: It is, so 5 more nominations 473 00:19:03,764 --> 00:19:05,030 that you might win tonight. 474 00:19:05,030 --> 00:19:06,363 You're gonna have to get one of those little wagons 475 00:19:06,363 --> 00:19:07,997 to take all those trophies home. 476 00:19:07,997 --> 00:19:09,397 We're so happy. 477 00:19:09,397 --> 00:19:10,563 I'm gonna have to check another bag, man. 478 00:19:10,563 --> 00:19:11,630 Check another bag. 479 00:19:11,630 --> 00:19:12,797 I wonder how much they weigh. 480 00:19:12,797 --> 00:19:14,063 And you're performing "Truck Bed" tonight. 481 00:19:14,063 --> 00:19:15,463 -I am, yes. -We're looking forward to it. 482 00:19:15,463 --> 00:19:17,430 -Ready for that. -Good to see you. 483 00:19:17,430 --> 00:19:18,897 -We love you, Hardy. -Good to see you, Hardy. 484 00:19:18,897 --> 00:19:20,864 -Thank y'all. -Back to Elaina and Breland. 485 00:19:22,663 --> 00:19:25,997 We are here with the very talented Ashley McBryde, 486 00:19:25,997 --> 00:19:27,330 3-time nominee. 487 00:19:27,330 --> 00:19:28,497 How you feeling, Ash? 488 00:19:28,497 --> 00:19:29,630 Good! Good! 489 00:19:29,630 --> 00:19:30,697 It's warm, but I don't mind it. 490 00:19:30,697 --> 00:19:31,897 -Yeah. -It's definitely warm, 491 00:19:31,897 --> 00:19:33,430 but we are getting into a really hot night 492 00:19:33,430 --> 00:19:36,463 here because inside you are going to be 493 00:19:36,463 --> 00:19:38,296 not only nominated but performing. 494 00:19:38,296 --> 00:19:39,330 -Yes. -I'm obsessed that 495 00:19:39,330 --> 00:19:41,930 you chose Bren--or that you chose, uh-- 496 00:19:41,930 --> 00:19:44,063 -"Tina." -"Tina." "Tina." 497 00:19:44,063 --> 00:19:45,930 -Yes. "Tina," the bonfire. -All the girls are coming over. 498 00:19:45,930 --> 00:19:47,430 So you have all of your buddies joining you 499 00:19:47,430 --> 00:19:48,997 onstage, as well. 500 00:19:48,997 --> 00:19:50,096 Yeah. Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack, Pillbox Patti, 501 00:19:50,096 --> 00:19:51,296 John Osborne. 502 00:19:51,296 --> 00:19:52,764 -We got my band up there. -Whoo! 503 00:19:52,764 --> 00:19:54,764 Who made the decision to do this one? 504 00:19:54,764 --> 00:19:56,897 Um, I mean, I would love to take all of the credit 505 00:19:56,897 --> 00:19:58,630 for that, but it was my team and I were like, 506 00:19:58,630 --> 00:20:01,397 "I think it's time for 'Tina' to have a moment." 507 00:20:01,397 --> 00:20:03,030 Breland: Definitely. I mean, look. 508 00:20:03,030 --> 00:20:04,897 Your project is incredible. 509 00:20:04,897 --> 00:20:08,196 It kind of reads like a musical or like a-- 510 00:20:08,196 --> 00:20:09,196 you know, like a soap opera in some ways. 511 00:20:09,196 --> 00:20:10,697 Thank you. Thank you. 512 00:20:10,697 --> 00:20:13,130 What gave you the idea to do a project like this? 513 00:20:13,130 --> 00:20:14,530 It's a bold choice. I love it. 514 00:20:14,530 --> 00:20:16,830 I think it was--well, Pillbox Patti 515 00:20:16,830 --> 00:20:18,563 and Aaron Raitiere and I were writing, and we'd written 516 00:20:18,563 --> 00:20:19,930 a song called "Blackout Betty," 517 00:20:19,930 --> 00:20:22,196 and then we realized that we have all these characters 518 00:20:22,196 --> 00:20:23,797 from over the years-- "Living Next to Leroy," 519 00:20:23,797 --> 00:20:26,897 "Shut Up Sheila"-- so we just gave them neighbors 520 00:20:26,897 --> 00:20:28,196 and a place to live. 521 00:20:28,196 --> 00:20:30,930 Might the "Lindeville" crew ever turn into, like, 522 00:20:30,930 --> 00:20:32,296 a Broadway musical? 523 00:20:32,296 --> 00:20:34,196 -I wouldn't say no to that. -Hmm. 524 00:20:34,196 --> 00:20:35,597 I would not say no. 525 00:20:35,597 --> 00:20:36,964 What can we expect from you next? 526 00:20:36,964 --> 00:20:38,530 I feel like you could do anything. 527 00:20:38,530 --> 00:20:40,597 Well, we put "Lindeville," and then hot on the heels 528 00:20:40,597 --> 00:20:43,463 of that, it's time for a new me record, right, 529 00:20:43,463 --> 00:20:44,463 a new us record, and it's ready. 530 00:20:44,463 --> 00:20:46,330 It's ready to go. Breland: I love it. 531 00:20:46,330 --> 00:20:47,764 Well, we can't wait to hear everything you have 532 00:20:47,764 --> 00:20:49,063 coming this year. 533 00:20:49,063 --> 00:20:51,497 Ashley McBryde, congratulations. Have so much fun tonight. 534 00:20:51,497 --> 00:20:52,630 No one has more fun than me. 535 00:20:52,630 --> 00:20:54,130 -Oh, don't we know it. -That is a fact. 536 00:20:54,130 --> 00:20:56,630 Ha ha ha! 537 00:20:58,130 --> 00:21:00,363 Amber: Country fans are the best fans in the world, 538 00:21:00,363 --> 00:21:03,897 and we have got an audience to prove that tonight. 539 00:21:03,897 --> 00:21:06,597 Let's take a look over at the Kendra Scott Fan Pit 540 00:21:06,597 --> 00:21:10,397 named of course for the Texas-based jewelry brand, 541 00:21:10,397 --> 00:21:12,030 what Kelly and I are wearing tonight. 542 00:21:12,030 --> 00:21:14,563 These fans are going wild. 543 00:21:17,296 --> 00:21:18,897 Kelly: On the red carpet... 544 00:21:24,497 --> 00:21:26,964 Jelly Roll and Miss Bunnie. 545 00:21:26,964 --> 00:21:28,296 -Hi, guys! -Come on! 546 00:21:30,296 --> 00:21:31,663 -Fan favorites. -Yeah, baby, yeah! 547 00:21:31,663 --> 00:21:32,897 Yeah, baby, yeah! 548 00:21:32,897 --> 00:21:34,663 I am so happy to see y'all. 549 00:21:34,663 --> 00:21:36,296 You look fantastic. 550 00:21:36,296 --> 00:21:37,563 She looks absolutely incredible! 551 00:21:37,563 --> 00:21:39,563 Amber: Stunning! Kelly: You look great! 552 00:21:39,563 --> 00:21:41,030 Golly. Man, listen. 553 00:21:41,030 --> 00:21:42,563 I could have showed up in a t-shirt and jeans, man. 554 00:21:42,563 --> 00:21:44,063 I got the belle of the ball, baby! 555 00:21:44,063 --> 00:21:45,530 Kelly: Ha ha ha! Oh, you sure do! 556 00:21:45,530 --> 00:21:48,063 You're performing tonight, and I am so pumped. 557 00:21:48,063 --> 00:21:49,463 We've talked about this. 558 00:21:49,463 --> 00:21:51,130 Oh, yeah. Special night, special guest. 559 00:21:51,130 --> 00:21:52,463 Share it. 560 00:21:52,463 --> 00:21:55,163 Special moment, uh, Lifting Lives moment. 561 00:21:55,163 --> 00:21:56,430 It's gonna be incredible. 562 00:21:56,430 --> 00:21:58,897 Amber: Ooh! We are so, so ready. 563 00:21:58,897 --> 00:22:01,296 So on a night like tonight, you're walking in. 564 00:22:01,296 --> 00:22:03,030 It's just this big party. 565 00:22:03,030 --> 00:22:05,230 It's a reunion of everybody in Nashville. 566 00:22:05,230 --> 00:22:08,163 What does this ACM week mean to you, being involved 567 00:22:08,163 --> 00:22:09,563 and being at the center of everything. 568 00:22:09,563 --> 00:22:10,663 I was thinking you're talking about tonight. 569 00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:11,964 We've been partying since Monday, baby. 570 00:22:11,964 --> 00:22:13,497 We've been out there--listen. 571 00:22:13,497 --> 00:22:16,563 The ACMs have took over the city of Frisco, baby. 572 00:22:16,563 --> 00:22:18,497 Jerry Jones is no longer the biggest thing 573 00:22:18,497 --> 00:22:20,330 in Frisco, Texas, right now 574 00:22:20,330 --> 00:22:22,930 because country music is here, baby! 575 00:22:22,930 --> 00:22:24,697 Ha ha ha! 576 00:22:24,697 --> 00:22:27,230 We love you by the way, Jerry. We're just saying, baby. 577 00:22:27,230 --> 00:22:29,730 Kelly: OK. Tonight, the song is called "Save Me." 578 00:22:29,730 --> 00:22:31,363 You released this when? 579 00:22:31,363 --> 00:22:33,497 Jelly Roll: Oh, I released this song in 2020 right in the middle 580 00:22:33,497 --> 00:22:35,397 of the spray boxes with Lysol moment. 581 00:22:35,397 --> 00:22:36,797 Kelly: Yes, yes. 582 00:22:36,797 --> 00:22:38,030 Jelly Roll: You know, we were all out there 583 00:22:38,030 --> 00:22:40,363 -with our Lysol and scared... -Right. 584 00:22:40,363 --> 00:22:42,096 and I wrote this song, and we released it right then 585 00:22:42,096 --> 00:22:43,997 on YouTube, and the rest was history. 586 00:22:43,997 --> 00:22:45,430 Kelly: And tonight, can you tell us who you're 587 00:22:45,430 --> 00:22:46,830 singing it with? 588 00:22:46,830 --> 00:22:47,930 Oh, I got a very special guest. 589 00:22:47,930 --> 00:22:49,296 Listen. I ain't told nobody yet. 590 00:22:49,296 --> 00:22:50,497 -You ready? -Do it, do it! 591 00:22:50,497 --> 00:22:51,997 I can't, but you got to tune in and watch it. 592 00:22:51,997 --> 00:22:53,864 -Jelly! -It's gonna be incredible! 593 00:22:53,864 --> 00:22:56,296 It is worth the wait, I promise. It is good. 594 00:22:56,296 --> 00:22:58,563 Jelly Roll "Whitsitt Chapel," June 2? 595 00:22:58,563 --> 00:23:02,363 I will say my special guest is a way better singer than me. 596 00:23:02,363 --> 00:23:03,530 -OK. -Oh, my gosh. 597 00:23:03,530 --> 00:23:05,730 New "Whitsitt Chapel," June 2, is that right? 598 00:23:05,730 --> 00:23:07,797 Yes, ma'am. "Whitsitt Chapel," June 2, my album, 599 00:23:07,797 --> 00:23:10,130 and I'm not new bashful for to ask for you to presave it. 600 00:23:10,130 --> 00:23:12,964 You can go presave it right now. Please help me out. 601 00:23:12,964 --> 00:23:15,864 Jelly Roll, Bunnie, we love you guys. 602 00:23:15,864 --> 00:23:18,196 Thanks for stopping by, you guys. 603 00:23:18,196 --> 00:23:19,764 Bye, guys. 604 00:23:19,764 --> 00:23:22,296 We are here with Ernest, who is a nominee tonight. 605 00:23:22,296 --> 00:23:23,597 -Congratulations. -Yeah. Thank you. 606 00:23:23,597 --> 00:23:25,063 How does it feel to be here on the carpet 607 00:23:25,063 --> 00:23:26,830 at the show as a nominee? 608 00:23:26,830 --> 00:23:28,830 Incredible. I think it's the best way to do it, 609 00:23:28,830 --> 00:23:30,030 coolest way to do it. 610 00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:32,397 I haven't done this yet, and so to be nominated 611 00:23:32,397 --> 00:23:33,930 and to be here with everybody and seeing 612 00:23:33,930 --> 00:23:35,697 all my friends is great. 613 00:23:35,697 --> 00:23:39,196 Breland: Now, Ern, you are one of the illest writers, 614 00:23:39,196 --> 00:23:42,130 freestylers, and now artists as recognized 615 00:23:42,130 --> 00:23:43,830 -by the ACMs. -Thank you. 616 00:23:43,830 --> 00:23:45,897 What don't you do? 617 00:23:45,897 --> 00:23:48,330 Uh, I don't do really well at putting my dishes up. 618 00:23:48,330 --> 00:23:50,530 I know that. I know I don't do that well. 619 00:23:50,530 --> 00:23:52,230 Breland: Delaney probably has something to say about that one. 620 00:23:52,230 --> 00:23:54,430 I hear about that for sure. Ha ha ha! 621 00:23:54,430 --> 00:23:55,930 Well, you know, we actually just saw 622 00:23:55,930 --> 00:23:57,296 -your buddy Jelly Roll. -Oh, yeah. 623 00:23:57,296 --> 00:23:59,263 And I love the fact that you guys are gonna be 624 00:23:59,263 --> 00:24:00,663 in the same room tonight. 625 00:24:00,663 --> 00:24:02,630 -Same. -What are y'all getting into? 626 00:24:02,630 --> 00:24:04,597 Who knows, but, I mean, if we're getting into 627 00:24:04,597 --> 00:24:06,263 something, y'all will probably know it. 628 00:24:06,263 --> 00:24:08,296 Elaina: Ha ha ha! We'll hear it from a mile away? 629 00:24:08,296 --> 00:24:09,997 -Or smell it. -Yeah! 630 00:24:09,997 --> 00:24:12,463 Now, Ern, what you do if you're in a position now 631 00:24:12,463 --> 00:24:14,830 as an artist who's also an accomplished writer 632 00:24:14,830 --> 00:24:16,997 if there's a song that you write that somebody else 633 00:24:16,997 --> 00:24:18,397 wants but you feel like you'd sound good 634 00:24:18,397 --> 00:24:19,897 on it, too? 635 00:24:19,897 --> 00:24:21,463 It's definitely gotten to a point where it's easier 636 00:24:21,463 --> 00:24:22,897 for me to make that decision. 637 00:24:22,897 --> 00:24:25,864 Earlier, it was kind of, you know, the best way to 638 00:24:25,864 --> 00:24:27,363 get my career along the road was to let 639 00:24:27,363 --> 00:24:29,196 these people cut the songs, but just recently, I wrote 640 00:24:29,196 --> 00:24:31,864 one maybe normally I would immediately give away, 641 00:24:31,864 --> 00:24:33,130 but I'm like, "Tch. That's a heater. 642 00:24:33,130 --> 00:24:34,597 I got to keep it." Breland: Let's go. 643 00:24:34,597 --> 00:24:36,797 And I got a fanbase now that wants, you know, 644 00:24:36,797 --> 00:24:39,096 more new music from me, so the demand is up. 645 00:24:39,096 --> 00:24:41,163 We are all wanting that new music, 646 00:24:41,163 --> 00:24:42,497 and I'm sure you're gonna be giving it to us, 647 00:24:42,497 --> 00:24:44,030 but, Ernest, thank you so much for dropping by. 648 00:24:44,030 --> 00:24:45,196 -Have fun tonight. -Thank y'all. 649 00:24:45,196 --> 00:24:46,530 -Thank you very much. -Congratulations, bro. 650 00:24:46,530 --> 00:24:47,897 Thank you. It's good seeing you, Breland. 651 00:24:47,897 --> 00:24:49,730 Likewise. 652 00:24:49,730 --> 00:24:52,697 ACM's Lifting Lives is the charitable partner 653 00:24:52,697 --> 00:24:55,130 of the Academy of Country Music. 654 00:24:55,130 --> 00:24:57,363 They do some great work in the country music community, 655 00:24:57,363 --> 00:24:59,196 helping those that may experience 656 00:24:59,196 --> 00:25:01,663 a financial hardship or an emergency. 657 00:25:01,663 --> 00:25:02,997 During the pandemic, they helped over 658 00:25:02,997 --> 00:25:05,997 2,000 people who lost their work overnight, giving out 659 00:25:05,997 --> 00:25:09,330 $4 million to help them out with their bills. 660 00:25:09,330 --> 00:25:11,597 They also fund music therapy organizations 661 00:25:11,597 --> 00:25:14,397 across the country that use music as a form of healing 662 00:25:14,397 --> 00:25:15,930 for health-related issues. 663 00:25:15,930 --> 00:25:17,964 Here are some familiar faces to tell us more 664 00:25:17,964 --> 00:25:20,663 about ACM Lifting Lives. 665 00:25:20,663 --> 00:25:22,730 What is ACM Lifting Lives? 666 00:25:22,730 --> 00:25:24,397 -Music. -Healing. 667 00:25:24,397 --> 00:25:25,964 Hope. 668 00:25:25,964 --> 00:25:29,230 ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic partner... 669 00:25:29,230 --> 00:25:30,764 Of the Academy of Country Music... 670 00:25:30,764 --> 00:25:32,830 Dedicated to improving lives through 671 00:25:32,830 --> 00:25:34,163 the power of music. 672 00:25:34,163 --> 00:25:36,764 We harness the strength of the country music community... 673 00:25:36,764 --> 00:25:38,497 To provide aid in times of need... 674 00:25:38,497 --> 00:25:40,997 With a focus on health-related initiatives. 675 00:25:40,997 --> 00:25:44,096 Since 2006, ACM Lifting Lives has given over... 676 00:25:44,096 --> 00:25:46,663 $10 million to worthy causes. 677 00:25:46,663 --> 00:25:48,397 Music is scientifically proven... 678 00:25:48,397 --> 00:25:50,497 To heal the mind, body, and soul... 679 00:25:50,497 --> 00:25:54,030 Which is why we prioritize music and therapy. 680 00:25:54,030 --> 00:25:56,363 Tyler: We are ACM Lifting Lives. 681 00:25:56,363 --> 00:25:59,063 We are ACM Lifting Lives. 682 00:25:59,063 --> 00:26:01,764 We are ACM Lifting Lives. 683 00:26:05,030 --> 00:26:07,530 ACM Lifting Lives does so much for our community. 684 00:26:07,530 --> 00:26:10,030 So much. We're so grateful for them. 685 00:26:10,030 --> 00:26:13,597 We are the hosts of the "Country Heat" weekly podcast. 686 00:26:13,597 --> 00:26:14,964 That's where you guys might know us, 687 00:26:14,964 --> 00:26:18,130 and I have to ask who's been your favorite that we've had 688 00:26:18,130 --> 00:26:19,697 on our podcast so far? 689 00:26:19,697 --> 00:26:20,964 Oh, gosh. There are so many. 690 00:26:20,964 --> 00:26:22,864 I mean, I love Luke Combs. 691 00:26:22,864 --> 00:26:27,797 Like, I just--we got to see him around today already, 692 00:26:27,797 --> 00:26:30,663 and, oh, my gosh, he is just--he tells some 693 00:26:30,663 --> 00:26:32,296 really good stories, y'all. 694 00:26:32,296 --> 00:26:34,697 OK. My favorite--Dolly Parton, 695 00:26:34,697 --> 00:26:38,730 and she is standing by right now with Priscilla Block! 696 00:26:38,730 --> 00:26:41,797 Priscilla: Hi. Good to see you again! 697 00:26:41,797 --> 00:26:43,964 -We're like twins. -We are like twins. 698 00:26:43,964 --> 00:26:46,130 Well, listen. I had to step away from the performances, 699 00:26:46,130 --> 00:26:48,196 and I had to put on my best Dolly outfit. 700 00:26:48,196 --> 00:26:49,797 -Do you like it? -I love it! I love it! 701 00:26:49,797 --> 00:26:51,063 -You love it? -Yeah. 702 00:26:51,063 --> 00:26:52,363 I actually loaned it to her. 703 00:26:52,363 --> 00:26:54,730 We are so excited to have you hosting. 704 00:26:54,730 --> 00:26:56,730 You're closing out the show with your new single, right? 705 00:26:56,730 --> 00:26:58,096 Yes, I am, and I'm excited about it. 706 00:26:58,096 --> 00:26:59,430 And you're a rockstar now. 707 00:26:59,430 --> 00:27:00,964 Oh, that's what I hear. 708 00:27:00,964 --> 00:27:02,363 How does it feel to be a rockstar? 709 00:27:02,363 --> 00:27:04,597 Oh, I don't know yet. 710 00:27:04,597 --> 00:27:06,497 If I ever get there, but I'm excited 711 00:27:06,497 --> 00:27:07,764 about the new rock album. 712 00:27:07,764 --> 00:27:09,130 Aw. Well, we are so excited. 713 00:27:09,130 --> 00:27:11,430 You're already a rockstar in everyone's eyes, 714 00:27:11,430 --> 00:27:13,430 and you look absolutely beautiful tonight. 715 00:27:13,430 --> 00:27:14,530 Well, thank you. 716 00:27:14,530 --> 00:27:16,030 Well, y'all get ready for the show. 717 00:27:16,030 --> 00:27:18,096 Yeah! Let's do it! 718 00:27:18,096 --> 00:27:20,030 -The queen looks beautiful. -Oh, my gosh! 719 00:27:20,030 --> 00:27:21,797 Let's look at some other favorites that we've seen 720 00:27:21,797 --> 00:27:23,096 on the red carpet. 721 00:27:23,096 --> 00:27:26,663 Gabby Barrett came in and made a statement, y'all. 722 00:27:26,663 --> 00:27:29,530 -She had a beautiful gown on. -Yes, she did. 723 00:27:29,530 --> 00:27:30,597 Kelly: I thought that was the gown. 724 00:27:30,597 --> 00:27:32,697 -Those are the sleeves. -Those are the sleeves. 725 00:27:32,697 --> 00:27:33,830 Kelly: Look at that! 726 00:27:33,830 --> 00:27:35,697 Amber: I mean, we were like, "Can we give 727 00:27:35,697 --> 00:27:37,730 a moment for the dress?" 728 00:27:37,730 --> 00:27:39,830 Kelly: A little commotion for this dress, please. 729 00:27:39,830 --> 00:27:42,330 She looks fantastic, and she hosted 730 00:27:42,330 --> 00:27:44,196 last year with Dolly. 731 00:27:44,196 --> 00:27:46,764 Amber: And there's Kane and Katelyn Brown. 732 00:27:46,764 --> 00:27:48,830 Love them so much. 733 00:27:48,830 --> 00:27:51,196 Kane's suit, this color. 734 00:27:51,196 --> 00:27:53,063 Kelly: I really love to see somebody branch out 735 00:27:53,063 --> 00:27:54,930 and do a light color. 736 00:27:54,930 --> 00:27:57,930 The guys look so sharp, and Katelyn is always beautiful. 737 00:27:57,930 --> 00:28:00,030 Amber: Oh, look at that dress. 738 00:28:00,030 --> 00:28:01,797 Kelly: Hailey Whitters! My goodness. 739 00:28:01,797 --> 00:28:02,797 Amber: Ohh! 740 00:28:02,797 --> 00:28:05,797 Kelly: Our new ACM female. Look at her! 741 00:28:05,797 --> 00:28:07,797 She is so cute, and she said this was 742 00:28:07,797 --> 00:28:09,196 a bridesmaid's dress. 743 00:28:09,196 --> 00:28:11,397 Amber: Yeah, so we said, "Bridesmaid's?" You know... 744 00:28:11,397 --> 00:28:12,964 Kelly: Hang onto it. You never know. 745 00:28:12,964 --> 00:28:14,864 Amber: Hang onto it. Look how cute she is. 746 00:28:14,864 --> 00:28:16,230 Oh, my gosh. 747 00:28:16,230 --> 00:28:17,563 Just want to, like, put her in your pocket, right? 748 00:28:17,563 --> 00:28:19,263 I just love her. 749 00:28:19,263 --> 00:28:21,296 Well, if you guys are watching on Amazon Live, 750 00:28:21,296 --> 00:28:23,130 you can shop the latest fashion trends 751 00:28:23,130 --> 00:28:24,964 in the live stream carousel. 752 00:28:24,964 --> 00:28:26,997 Make sure to tell us in the comments which 753 00:28:26,997 --> 00:28:28,463 looks you love. 754 00:28:28,463 --> 00:28:30,296 Twitch, we love seeing what you're saying. 755 00:28:30,296 --> 00:28:31,830 Keep those comments coming. 756 00:28:31,830 --> 00:28:33,897 All right. Check out the QR code to explore playlists 757 00:28:33,897 --> 00:28:35,330 and even more. 758 00:28:35,330 --> 00:28:37,263 Now over to Elaina and Breland. 759 00:28:38,764 --> 00:28:41,864 Elaina: We are here with Ian and Caroline Munsick. 760 00:28:41,864 --> 00:28:45,397 Guys, welcome. How you feeling? ACMs. It's all happening! 761 00:28:45,397 --> 00:28:46,397 Ian: Feeling great. 762 00:28:46,397 --> 00:28:48,030 Thank you guys for having us. It's an honor to be here. 763 00:28:48,030 --> 00:28:49,397 Elaina: Absolutely. 764 00:28:49,397 --> 00:28:51,764 Breland: We understand that y'all, you know, have 765 00:28:51,764 --> 00:28:53,563 a special connection with our host tonight-- 766 00:28:53,563 --> 00:28:56,630 Dolly Parton. Is that so? Ian: Oh. Yeah, we do. 767 00:28:56,630 --> 00:29:00,096 She saw me play "Hard Candy Christmas" one time 768 00:29:00,096 --> 00:29:03,263 on YouTube, and I got to watch her react to it. 769 00:29:03,263 --> 00:29:06,830 And, uh, man, let me just say, if I ever got to meet her, 770 00:29:06,830 --> 00:29:08,797 I would not be OK. 771 00:29:08,797 --> 00:29:10,697 Elaina: Wait a second. You're breathing the same air 772 00:29:10,697 --> 00:29:13,030 as Dolly right now, so it could happen. 773 00:29:13,030 --> 00:29:14,764 What have you prepared? 774 00:29:14,764 --> 00:29:16,897 Ian: I would not--no. I am not prepared for this. 775 00:29:16,897 --> 00:29:20,397 Her and Garth in the same room, 776 00:29:20,397 --> 00:29:22,730 that's, like, maximum star power. 777 00:29:22,730 --> 00:29:23,797 Breland: That's a lot of star power. 778 00:29:23,797 --> 00:29:25,864 There's a lot of star power here in Texas in general. 779 00:29:25,864 --> 00:29:27,830 I know you and Cody have a great relationship 780 00:29:27,830 --> 00:29:29,597 and have put out some music together. 781 00:29:29,597 --> 00:29:31,397 What does it feel like to be out here in Texas 782 00:29:31,397 --> 00:29:32,430 for the ACMs, bro? 783 00:29:32,430 --> 00:29:34,764 Ian: Man, it feels hot, dude. Breland: It's hot. 784 00:29:34,764 --> 00:29:36,530 Ian: I'm from Wyoming where it's very dry. 785 00:29:36,530 --> 00:29:37,797 It's very humid here. 786 00:29:37,797 --> 00:29:40,530 But CoJo is the GOAT of Texas country music, 787 00:29:40,530 --> 00:29:44,764 and, man, it's just awesome to be able to collaborate 788 00:29:44,764 --> 00:29:46,497 with one of my country music heroes. 789 00:29:46,497 --> 00:29:47,830 Breland: Dude. 790 00:29:47,830 --> 00:29:50,196 Elaina: Well, Ian, Caroline, you guys look fantastic. 791 00:29:50,196 --> 00:29:51,296 Ian: Thank you. Elaina: So get in there, 792 00:29:51,296 --> 00:29:52,663 get to some air conditioning. 793 00:29:52,663 --> 00:29:54,030 And it's so great to see you. Ian: Thank you, guys. 794 00:29:54,030 --> 00:29:55,397 Breland: Have a great night, y'all. 795 00:29:55,397 --> 00:29:56,663 Ian: Thank you, guys. You, too. 796 00:29:56,663 --> 00:29:58,797 Kelly: Ian is so cool. Amber: He's so stylish. 797 00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:00,130 Kelly: I love him. All right. 798 00:30:00,130 --> 00:30:01,764 We are getting close to the big Show. 799 00:30:01,764 --> 00:30:03,797 The ACM Awards will be free to stream. 800 00:30:03,797 --> 00:30:06,430 Prime membership is not required to watch 801 00:30:06,430 --> 00:30:07,597 the livestream. 802 00:30:07,597 --> 00:30:09,096 Amber: Now, the word on the str--carpet 803 00:30:09,096 --> 00:30:11,563 is that Priscilla has another amazing 804 00:30:11,563 --> 00:30:13,530 pre-show performance for us. 805 00:30:13,530 --> 00:30:16,697 Kelly: Let's head down that way right now. Priscilla? 806 00:30:16,697 --> 00:30:18,063 Priscilla: Thank you. 807 00:30:18,063 --> 00:30:20,997 I am so honored to introduce this next performer. 808 00:30:20,997 --> 00:30:23,964 He's the voice behind the hit single "Pray for You." 809 00:30:23,964 --> 00:30:26,530 And now he's back with a brand-new release. 810 00:30:26,530 --> 00:30:29,263 Put your hands together and welcome to the stage 811 00:30:29,263 --> 00:30:33,263 the one and only Matt Stell as he performs "One of Us." 812 00:30:46,663 --> 00:30:48,663 Matt Stell: ♪ One of us got his number ♪ 813 00:30:48,663 --> 00:30:52,463 ♪ Hung up, bet he probably coulda made the big leagues ♪ 814 00:30:52,463 --> 00:30:54,630 ♪ One of us dropped out, tenth grade ♪ 815 00:30:54,630 --> 00:30:57,196 ♪ And he's 'bout to be a daddy next week ♪ 816 00:30:57,196 --> 00:30:59,930 ♪ One of us wound up on a Greyhound bus ♪ 817 00:30:59,930 --> 00:31:02,263 ♪ Sent him out of this one-horse town ♪ 818 00:31:02,263 --> 00:31:04,130 ♪ He was gone about a year ♪ 819 00:31:04,130 --> 00:31:07,563 ♪ And now he's sittin' right here with a beer right now ♪ 820 00:31:07,563 --> 00:31:09,597 ♪ We all talk a little small town ♪ 821 00:31:09,597 --> 00:31:11,563 ♪ Buncha raised-right 'round-here kids ♪ 822 00:31:11,563 --> 00:31:13,363 ♪ Keepin' it country ♪ 823 00:31:13,363 --> 00:31:15,096 ♪ We all know a little dirt road ♪ 824 00:31:15,096 --> 00:31:18,697 ♪ 80-hour workload week never hurt nobody ♪ 825 00:31:18,697 --> 00:31:21,330 ♪ One of us got a chain if you get stuck ♪ 826 00:31:21,330 --> 00:31:23,930 ♪ One of us got a cooler full of cold Busch ♪ 827 00:31:23,930 --> 00:31:25,597 ♪ In the back of his truck ♪ 828 00:31:25,597 --> 00:31:27,463 ♪ And if that sounds like you ♪ 829 00:31:27,463 --> 00:31:29,563 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 830 00:31:32,563 --> 00:31:34,430 ♪ Well, you might be one of us ♪ 831 00:31:40,063 --> 00:31:42,563 ♪ One of us got hitched to a girl ♪ 832 00:31:42,563 --> 00:31:45,830 ♪ He first met way back in fifth grade ♪ 833 00:31:45,830 --> 00:31:48,797 ♪ One of us ain't got no settle-down in him ♪ 834 00:31:48,797 --> 00:31:50,463 ♪ Probably never gonna change ♪ 835 00:31:50,463 --> 00:31:53,397 ♪ One of us been gone since he got called home ♪ 836 00:31:53,397 --> 00:31:56,163 ♪ Drove right off the road in his Chevy ♪ 837 00:31:56,163 --> 00:31:58,730 ♪ Any one of us coulda been shotgun ♪ 838 00:31:58,730 --> 00:32:01,130 ♪ So we drink one in his memory ♪ 839 00:32:01,130 --> 00:32:03,030 ♪ We all talk a little small town ♪ 840 00:32:03,030 --> 00:32:04,930 ♪ Buncha raised-right 'round-here kids ♪ 841 00:32:04,930 --> 00:32:06,597 ♪ Keepin' it country ♪ 842 00:32:06,597 --> 00:32:08,397 ♪ We all know a little dirt road ♪ 843 00:32:08,397 --> 00:32:11,864 ♪ 80-hour workload week never hurt nobody ♪ 844 00:32:11,864 --> 00:32:14,563 ♪ One of us got a chain if you get stuck ♪ 845 00:32:14,563 --> 00:32:17,296 ♪ One of us got a cooler full of cold Busch ♪ 846 00:32:17,296 --> 00:32:19,063 ♪ In the back of his truck ♪ 847 00:32:19,063 --> 00:32:20,897 ♪ And if that sounds like you ♪ 848 00:32:20,897 --> 00:32:24,230 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 849 00:32:24,230 --> 00:32:25,997 ♪ Yeah, baby ♪ 850 00:32:25,997 --> 00:32:28,463 ♪ Well, you might be one of us ♪ 851 00:32:32,330 --> 00:32:33,697 ♪ So raise 'em up ♪ 852 00:32:33,697 --> 00:32:35,196 ♪ Raise 'em up ♪ 853 00:32:35,196 --> 00:32:36,864 ♪ If it sounds like you ♪ 854 00:32:36,864 --> 00:32:38,597 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 855 00:32:38,597 --> 00:32:40,563 ♪ Raise 'em up ♪ 856 00:32:40,563 --> 00:32:42,230 ♪ If it sounds like you ♪ 857 00:32:42,230 --> 00:32:44,630 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 858 00:32:46,263 --> 00:32:48,363 ♪ We all talk a little small town ♪ 859 00:32:48,363 --> 00:32:50,330 ♪ Buncha raised-right 'round-here kids ♪ 860 00:32:50,330 --> 00:32:51,897 ♪ Keepin' it country ♪ 861 00:32:51,897 --> 00:32:53,697 ♪ We all know a little dirt road ♪ 862 00:32:53,697 --> 00:32:57,063 ♪ 80-hour workload week never hurt nobody ♪ 863 00:32:57,063 --> 00:33:00,063 ♪ One of us got a chain if you get stuck ♪ 864 00:33:00,063 --> 00:33:02,563 ♪ One of us got a cooler full of cold Busch ♪ 865 00:33:02,563 --> 00:33:04,363 ♪ In the back of his truck ♪ 866 00:33:04,363 --> 00:33:06,263 ♪ And if that sounds like you ♪ 867 00:33:06,263 --> 00:33:09,764 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 868 00:33:09,764 --> 00:33:11,530 ♪ Yeah, baby ♪ 869 00:33:11,530 --> 00:33:14,397 ♪ Well, you might be one of us ♪ 870 00:33:16,864 --> 00:33:19,497 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 871 00:33:19,497 --> 00:33:22,096 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 872 00:33:22,096 --> 00:33:24,330 ♪ You might be one of us ♪ 873 00:33:34,530 --> 00:33:39,630 Priscilla: Matt Stell, everyone! That was awesome. 874 00:33:39,630 --> 00:33:40,964 Oh, my gosh. Matt: Thank you. 875 00:33:44,130 --> 00:33:46,397 Priscilla: So I am a huge Matt Stell fan. 876 00:33:46,397 --> 00:33:47,764 I think we all are. 877 00:33:47,764 --> 00:33:49,997 And he's played shows all over the place. 878 00:33:49,997 --> 00:33:52,563 What is your favorite thing about performing live? 879 00:33:52,563 --> 00:33:54,630 Matt: Oh, man. Definitely the energy from the crowd. 880 00:33:54,630 --> 00:33:56,363 Man. Yeah, it's the best part. 881 00:33:56,363 --> 00:33:58,263 Priscilla: And they brought it. Matt: Absolutely. 882 00:33:58,263 --> 00:33:59,530 Priscilla: So we love that. 883 00:33:59,530 --> 00:34:01,430 Everyone, give it up for Matt Stell! 884 00:34:04,330 --> 00:34:07,697 Thank you. Back to you. 885 00:34:07,697 --> 00:34:10,363 Amber: We've got The War and Treaty joining us. 886 00:34:10,363 --> 00:34:13,997 Kelly: Yes! Tanya, Michael, how are you? 887 00:34:13,997 --> 00:34:16,030 Tanya: We're doing great again. Kelly: Again! 888 00:34:16,030 --> 00:34:18,430 We got to hang out with them last night on Twitch. 889 00:34:18,430 --> 00:34:19,430 Amber: That's right. 890 00:34:19,430 --> 00:34:20,430 Kelly: We were chatting it up with y'all. 891 00:34:20,430 --> 00:34:21,497 Tanya: Yes. 892 00:34:21,497 --> 00:34:24,196 Kelly: Walking in here. Nominated for duo of the year. 893 00:34:24,196 --> 00:34:27,030 We've seen that video. It's gone viral, when y'all found out. 894 00:34:27,030 --> 00:34:28,130 Tanya: Oh, my God... 895 00:34:28,130 --> 00:34:30,030 Kelly: How are you feeling tonight? 896 00:34:30,030 --> 00:34:32,296 Tanya: Speechless. Amber: Yes! 897 00:34:32,296 --> 00:34:33,330 Tanya: Speechless. 898 00:34:33,330 --> 00:34:36,163 Just riding up and coming out and walking up here 899 00:34:36,163 --> 00:34:38,964 with my husband, it's absolutely amazing. 900 00:34:38,964 --> 00:34:40,897 Amber: This is like the ultimate date night. 901 00:34:40,897 --> 00:34:42,563 Tanya: Isn't it? Kelly: Yeah! 902 00:34:42,563 --> 00:34:45,363 Amber: It's like this is an epic, epic date night. 903 00:34:45,363 --> 00:34:47,363 Tanya: It really is. We had two separate trailers, 904 00:34:47,363 --> 00:34:49,030 and I was like, "He can't see the bride yet. 905 00:34:49,030 --> 00:34:50,096 He can't see the bride." Amber: Oh, he's got to look... 906 00:34:52,897 --> 00:34:56,196 Kelly: I know. He's laughing about it. He's like, "I saw." 907 00:34:56,196 --> 00:34:58,330 OK, performing tonight. Michael: Yes. 908 00:34:58,330 --> 00:34:59,497 Kelly: Tell us what you're performing. 909 00:34:59,497 --> 00:35:01,530 Michael: We're performing our song off our newest release 910 00:35:01,530 --> 00:35:03,130 called "Blank Page." 911 00:35:03,130 --> 00:35:04,663 We're extremely excited about it, 912 00:35:04,663 --> 00:35:06,797 and I hope everybody likes it. 913 00:35:06,797 --> 00:35:08,597 Kelly: What is it about music that you 914 00:35:08,597 --> 00:35:11,296 have just been drawn to as a couple? 915 00:35:11,296 --> 00:35:13,530 Because I know you were talking about this last night, 916 00:35:13,530 --> 00:35:16,163 how you're using it to transform lives. 917 00:35:16,163 --> 00:35:19,063 Michael: Yeah, I love the fact that music can heal 918 00:35:19,063 --> 00:35:21,163 and music can build bridges. 919 00:35:21,163 --> 00:35:22,330 Like The Judds' song says, 920 00:35:22,330 --> 00:35:24,230 "Love Can build a bridge, so can music." 921 00:35:24,230 --> 00:35:26,363 And I believe that that's what we're doing with our music, 922 00:35:26,363 --> 00:35:28,730 and we're honored. 923 00:35:28,730 --> 00:35:31,397 Amber: You do it so well. You do it so well. 924 00:35:31,397 --> 00:35:34,463 All, everybody here loves you so much. 925 00:35:34,463 --> 00:35:35,463 Michael: Aw. 926 00:35:35,463 --> 00:35:36,597 Kelly: Yes. Amber: Us included. 927 00:35:36,597 --> 00:35:40,463 Kelly: Big fans. OK, who are you most excited to see? 928 00:35:40,463 --> 00:35:42,897 If there's somebody you can run into on this red carpet, 929 00:35:42,897 --> 00:35:44,563 who is it gonna be? Tanya: Oh, my God. 930 00:35:44,563 --> 00:35:46,096 Dolly Parton! Amber: Yes! 931 00:35:46,096 --> 00:35:48,563 Tanya: I said it, I said it. Michael: Luke Combs. 932 00:35:48,563 --> 00:35:51,663 Amber: Ooh! Kelly: Oh! OK. Hang out. 933 00:35:51,663 --> 00:35:53,163 We're gonna see if you guys run into them. 934 00:35:53,163 --> 00:35:54,663 It's so good to see you. Tanya: Thank you. 935 00:35:54,663 --> 00:35:55,663 And y'all look beautiful. Kelly: Congratulations. 936 00:35:55,663 --> 00:35:56,663 Amber: Have a wonderful night. Tanya: Thank you. 937 00:35:56,663 --> 00:35:58,630 Kelly: The War and Treaty. 938 00:36:10,030 --> 00:36:11,997 Breland: We are back on the carpet 939 00:36:11,997 --> 00:36:16,697 with "Mr. Saturday Night" himself, Jon Pardi. 940 00:36:16,697 --> 00:36:18,063 You always bring the energy. Jon Pardi: Let's go. 941 00:36:18,063 --> 00:36:19,663 Breland: Two-time nominee tonight. 942 00:36:19,663 --> 00:36:21,730 How are you feeling, man? Jon: I feel great. 943 00:36:21,730 --> 00:36:23,997 You know, Just out here working, out here talking, 944 00:36:23,997 --> 00:36:25,830 having some drinks. 945 00:36:25,830 --> 00:36:26,864 Elaina: That's all you can do, right? 946 00:36:26,864 --> 00:36:27,864 Jon: Oh, my God, man... 947 00:36:27,864 --> 00:36:29,397 Elaina: And being super hot, I'm sure. 948 00:36:29,397 --> 00:36:31,630 Jon: I'm not too hot. Elaina: That's good. 949 00:36:31,630 --> 00:36:33,697 Jon: The bus AC worked really good on the way over here. 950 00:36:33,697 --> 00:36:36,030 Elaina: Good! Well, one of the awards you are up for is 951 00:36:36,030 --> 00:36:37,497 album of the year. Jon: Yeah. 952 00:36:37,497 --> 00:36:39,764 Elaina: And that is such an insane category 953 00:36:39,764 --> 00:36:41,330 to actually get into. 954 00:36:41,330 --> 00:36:43,864 How does it feel for you? Jon: Oh, it feels great. 955 00:36:43,864 --> 00:36:45,930 You know, we worked really hard on the record. 956 00:36:45,930 --> 00:36:47,663 We work hard on every record. 957 00:36:47,663 --> 00:36:50,063 We try to make the best records, cut the best songs. 958 00:36:50,063 --> 00:36:53,663 And so to get a nomination is always wonderful. 959 00:36:53,663 --> 00:36:56,263 Breland: You also are coming off the heels 960 00:36:56,263 --> 00:36:58,630 of a very exciting announcement, 961 00:36:58,630 --> 00:37:01,630 having just been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, man. 962 00:37:01,630 --> 00:37:04,497 I got to see that moment happen in real time last week 963 00:37:04,497 --> 00:37:06,363 at Stagecoach. How did that feel? 964 00:37:06,363 --> 00:37:08,163 Jon: It was awesome. That was a big surprise. 965 00:37:08,163 --> 00:37:10,263 I didn't-- I didn't see it coming. 966 00:37:10,263 --> 00:37:13,263 I, like, literally wondered why Guy Fieri was-- 967 00:37:13,263 --> 00:37:16,697 he was onstage. I was like, What's Guy doing on here? 968 00:37:16,697 --> 00:37:18,497 But Guy pulled it off, 969 00:37:18,497 --> 00:37:21,063 and Alan Jackson had a great video. 970 00:37:21,063 --> 00:37:23,196 Stagecoach was rocking. They went crazy, 971 00:37:23,196 --> 00:37:27,130 and a wonderful night, a night I'll never forget. 972 00:37:27,130 --> 00:37:29,430 Let's put it that way. And I love the Opry. 973 00:37:29,430 --> 00:37:31,697 They've been great, so excited to be a member. 974 00:37:31,697 --> 00:37:34,263 Elaina: Well, congratulations on everything happening 975 00:37:34,263 --> 00:37:35,530 in your world right now. Jon: Thank you. 976 00:37:35,530 --> 00:37:37,263 Elaina: Jon Pardi, you have a fun time celebrating tonight. 977 00:37:37,263 --> 00:37:39,830 Jon: Hey, you have fun, too. 978 00:37:41,163 --> 00:37:44,563 Kelly: Kane and Katelyn Brown with us on the carpet right now. 979 00:37:44,563 --> 00:37:46,397 You guys look stunning. 980 00:37:46,397 --> 00:37:47,997 First of all, tell us who you're wearing. 981 00:37:47,997 --> 00:37:49,463 Katelyn: Alexander Wang. Kelly: Beautiful. 982 00:37:49,463 --> 00:37:50,797 You look gorgeous. Amber: Gorgeous. 983 00:37:50,797 --> 00:37:51,797 Katelyn: Thank you. 984 00:37:51,797 --> 00:37:53,397 Kelly: And tell us who he's wearing, or do you know? 985 00:37:53,397 --> 00:37:54,864 Kane: I think Givenchy. Uh... 986 00:37:54,864 --> 00:37:56,263 Kelly: Uh-huh. See? That's what I was afraid of. Ha ha! 987 00:37:56,263 --> 00:37:57,997 Kane: I think. Amber: Well, it looks great. 988 00:37:57,997 --> 00:37:59,463 Kane: I just--I put it on. Amber: It looks great. 989 00:37:59,463 --> 00:38:00,997 Kelly: That's right. You guys look fantastic. 990 00:38:00,997 --> 00:38:02,063 Katelyn: Thank you. 991 00:38:02,063 --> 00:38:03,263 Kane: I was right. I was right. Amber: You were right. 992 00:38:03,263 --> 00:38:04,530 Kane: I was right... Amber: See? He knows. 993 00:38:04,530 --> 00:38:08,663 Kelly: All right. Walking in here, nominated many times over. 994 00:38:08,663 --> 00:38:10,764 Your first ACM nomination. Katelyn: Yes. 995 00:38:10,764 --> 00:38:12,330 Kelly: How are you feeling about it, mama? 996 00:38:12,330 --> 00:38:13,397 Katelyn: I'm super excited. 997 00:38:13,397 --> 00:38:14,797 I think it's gonna be such a fun night. 998 00:38:14,797 --> 00:38:17,130 And I'm like, I can't even believe that, you know, 999 00:38:17,130 --> 00:38:19,864 this is our life right now, so it's cool! 1000 00:38:19,864 --> 00:38:21,730 Amber: Well, the song is incredible. 1001 00:38:21,730 --> 00:38:24,330 Kane, we got to see you at Stagecoach. 1002 00:38:24,330 --> 00:38:25,363 Kelly: Oh! 1003 00:38:25,363 --> 00:38:26,864 Amber: We were backstage hosting all weekend, 1004 00:38:26,864 --> 00:38:28,397 but we snuck out. Kelly: Yes. 1005 00:38:28,397 --> 00:38:31,363 Amber: We're like, We gotta be in the front for Kane. 1006 00:38:31,363 --> 00:38:33,530 Your new single, "Bury Me in Georgia," is 1007 00:38:33,530 --> 00:38:35,697 one of my absolute favorites, which is saying a lot, 1008 00:38:35,697 --> 00:38:36,997 'cause I'm from Florida. Kelly: Yeah. 1009 00:38:36,997 --> 00:38:38,830 Amber: So it feels kind of weird singing that song, 1010 00:38:38,830 --> 00:38:40,964 but I love it so much. 1011 00:38:40,964 --> 00:38:43,497 Why did you pick that as your new single? 1012 00:38:43,497 --> 00:38:46,797 Kane: I just felt like, coming from, like, 1013 00:38:46,797 --> 00:38:49,397 such a sweet, sensitive song-- "Thank God"-- 1014 00:38:49,397 --> 00:38:52,096 we had to bring something with some energy afterwards, 1015 00:38:52,096 --> 00:38:56,363 and it was the most energetic of the last singles 1016 00:38:56,363 --> 00:38:57,797 off my album, so I love it. 1017 00:38:57,797 --> 00:38:59,030 Amber: It gets us going. 1018 00:38:59,030 --> 00:39:00,697 Kelly: Nominated for entertainer of the year. 1019 00:39:00,697 --> 00:39:02,497 What would it mean to you to win? 1020 00:39:02,497 --> 00:39:03,663 Kane: Oh, man, it'd mean the world to me. 1021 00:39:03,663 --> 00:39:05,430 I ain't getting my hopes up, but it'd mean the world to me. 1022 00:39:06,563 --> 00:39:07,764 Kelly: You're already a winner. You got her with you all night. 1023 00:39:07,764 --> 00:39:09,163 Kane: Right, right? 1024 00:39:09,163 --> 00:39:10,563 Kelly: We love you guys. Congratulations. 1025 00:39:10,563 --> 00:39:12,363 Amber: Thank you so much for stopping by. We appreciate it. 1026 00:39:12,363 --> 00:39:14,530 Kelly: Kate and Katelyn Brown. 1027 00:39:14,530 --> 00:39:16,630 Elaina: Hold onto your hats, and get ready 1028 00:39:16,630 --> 00:39:18,897 for an adrenaline-fueled ride with Prime Video's 1029 00:39:18,897 --> 00:39:20,864 newest docu-series show, featuring 1030 00:39:20,864 --> 00:39:24,196 the most dangerous 8 seconds in sports, bull riding. 1031 00:39:24,196 --> 00:39:25,530 Breland: "The Ride" follows 1032 00:39:25,530 --> 00:39:27,663 an ensemble cast of bull riders and coaches 1033 00:39:27,663 --> 00:39:30,263 throughout the PBR Team Series as they navigate 1034 00:39:30,263 --> 00:39:32,597 the league's inaugural 2022 season. 1035 00:39:32,597 --> 00:39:33,930 Take a look. 1036 00:39:35,163 --> 00:39:37,864 Man: This bull riding stuff is mostly mental. 1037 00:39:37,864 --> 00:39:40,330 Right before you're gonna get on, 1038 00:39:40,330 --> 00:39:42,864 your mind's gonna tell you you can't do it. 1039 00:39:42,864 --> 00:39:44,797 But no matter how scared you are, 1040 00:39:44,797 --> 00:39:47,630 you saddle up and get on anyways. 1041 00:39:47,630 --> 00:39:49,864 Man 2: Professional bull riding has always been 1042 00:39:49,864 --> 00:39:51,063 an individual sport. 1043 00:39:51,063 --> 00:39:53,597 Now in the Team Series, the accountability to others 1044 00:39:53,597 --> 00:39:55,430 is going to change the game. 1045 00:39:55,430 --> 00:39:56,930 Man 3: There's high expectations. 1046 00:39:56,930 --> 00:39:58,163 They want to be the best. 1047 00:39:59,363 --> 00:40:00,997 Man 4: All the guys that came before me, 1048 00:40:00,997 --> 00:40:02,497 I just wanna do it bigger and better than they did. 1049 00:40:02,497 --> 00:40:03,997 Announcer: Folks, here we go! 1050 00:40:03,997 --> 00:40:05,597 Woman: There's not another sport 1051 00:40:05,597 --> 00:40:07,897 that comes with this amount of danger. 1052 00:40:08,897 --> 00:40:10,797 Man 5: These guys have families, wives, and kids. 1053 00:40:10,797 --> 00:40:14,397 Man 6: There isn't one time I don't pray before he gets on. 1054 00:40:14,397 --> 00:40:16,497 Woman 2: These guys care for each other. 1055 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:18,030 Man 7: When something happens in our sport, 1056 00:40:18,030 --> 00:40:19,964 we just pull together. 1057 00:40:19,964 --> 00:40:22,063 Man 8: It comes down to this. 1058 00:40:22,063 --> 00:40:24,230 Coach: Go take it right here. Go take it! 1059 00:40:24,230 --> 00:40:25,263 Man 9: Whoo! 1060 00:40:25,263 --> 00:40:26,997 Man 10: I look myself in the mirror, and I'll say, 1061 00:40:26,997 --> 00:40:29,096 "You can be a champion, and you-ing ride." 1062 00:40:34,797 --> 00:40:37,764 Breland: And with us now are Ezekiel Mitchell 1063 00:40:37,764 --> 00:40:40,330 and Eli Vastbinder from "The Ride." 1064 00:40:40,330 --> 00:40:43,296 How you guys feeling? Ezekiel: Good. How are you? 1065 00:40:43,296 --> 00:40:46,263 Breland: Ezekiel, what do you love most about this sport? 1066 00:40:46,263 --> 00:40:48,397 And how do you find the strength to ride 1067 00:40:48,397 --> 00:40:50,797 week in and week out, knowing that you're risking your lives 1068 00:40:50,797 --> 00:40:52,230 every time you step on that bull? 1069 00:40:52,230 --> 00:40:54,296 Ezekiel: You know, this is the most unpredictable sport 1070 00:40:54,296 --> 00:40:56,563 I've ever seen or experienced in my whole entire life. 1071 00:40:56,563 --> 00:40:58,397 So it's just a daily challenge 1072 00:40:58,397 --> 00:41:00,296 of just trying to push through adversity 1073 00:41:00,296 --> 00:41:02,964 and outdo these animals. Breland: Amazing. 1074 00:41:02,964 --> 00:41:04,697 Elaina: And, Eli, 2022 marked 1075 00:41:04,697 --> 00:41:07,030 the first year of the PBR Team Series. 1076 00:41:07,030 --> 00:41:09,330 How does this change the way you approach riding, 1077 00:41:09,330 --> 00:41:10,797 and what was the hardest part for you 1078 00:41:10,797 --> 00:41:13,397 to adjust to under the new team format? 1079 00:41:13,397 --> 00:41:15,397 Eli: Yeah, it's completely different than what we've 1080 00:41:15,397 --> 00:41:18,063 ever been used to, so it was a lot to get used to, 1081 00:41:18,063 --> 00:41:20,663 and, you know, just the fact that we're relying on teammates. 1082 00:41:20,663 --> 00:41:22,663 That was the biggest thing I had to get used to. 1083 00:41:22,663 --> 00:41:25,697 So, yeah, it's a big deal, and it's going to take over. 1084 00:41:25,697 --> 00:41:27,330 Elaina: Mm. Well, tune in. 1085 00:41:27,330 --> 00:41:29,597 Thank you for joining us, and enjoy the show. 1086 00:41:29,597 --> 00:41:31,597 You can catch all eight episodes of "The Ride," 1087 00:41:31,597 --> 00:41:35,397 when it premieres May 30th exclusively on Prime Video. 1088 00:41:36,663 --> 00:41:39,196 Amber: This red carpet is heating up, and so are things 1089 00:41:39,196 --> 00:41:41,230 from the Kendra Scott Fan Pit. 1090 00:41:41,230 --> 00:41:42,463 Kelly: Hey, let's take a look at 1091 00:41:42,463 --> 00:41:45,196 some of our favorite looks of the night so far. 1092 00:41:45,196 --> 00:41:47,296 Everybody looks fantastic, 1093 00:41:47,296 --> 00:41:50,030 but especially our girl Mickey Guyton. OK! 1094 00:41:50,030 --> 00:41:53,130 Amber: Mickey came to play. Kelly: Yes, she did. 1095 00:41:53,130 --> 00:41:55,764 I am loving all of it. It's got the bling. 1096 00:41:55,764 --> 00:41:57,830 It's got the stripes. It elongates. 1097 00:41:57,830 --> 00:41:59,764 Amber: I like the top knot! 1098 00:41:59,764 --> 00:42:02,563 Kelly: Come on, Mickey! Ohh, she never disappoints. 1099 00:42:02,563 --> 00:42:04,130 Amber: She looked fantastic. Kelly: Oh... 1100 00:42:04,130 --> 00:42:07,130 Amber: OK. This is Kelly's fave. Kelly: This is my fave. 1101 00:42:07,130 --> 00:42:08,663 I love you, Keith Urban. 1102 00:42:08,663 --> 00:42:11,296 Nicole just looks always stunning. 1103 00:42:11,296 --> 00:42:14,530 She never misses. That color is so perfect on-- 1104 00:42:14,530 --> 00:42:15,964 look at him giving her her moment. 1105 00:42:15,964 --> 00:42:18,797 Amber: I know. I know. Lainey. That green. 1106 00:42:18,797 --> 00:42:20,263 Kelly: Stunning. 1107 00:42:20,263 --> 00:42:22,663 Amber: And she's always got her signature bell bottoms on. 1108 00:42:22,663 --> 00:42:25,096 Don't worry, y'all. We saw this fit top to bottom. 1109 00:42:25,096 --> 00:42:26,430 Kelly: Those are bell bottoms. Amber: They are. 1110 00:42:26,430 --> 00:42:27,764 Kelly: She looks amazing. 1111 00:42:27,764 --> 00:42:30,997 "Bell Bottom country," looking good! And the hat! 1112 00:42:30,997 --> 00:42:32,930 Amber: And the embellishment on the sleeve. 1113 00:42:32,930 --> 00:42:34,730 We got that in common tonight. Kelly: Uh-huh. 1114 00:42:34,730 --> 00:42:37,330 She looks fantastic. Amber: Look at her! 1115 00:42:37,330 --> 00:42:39,463 And it's a cape. OK. 1116 00:42:39,463 --> 00:42:41,230 We talked about this man. 1117 00:42:41,230 --> 00:42:42,663 Amber: We got the man! 1118 00:42:42,663 --> 00:42:45,663 It's her first time walking the carpet with her man. 1119 00:42:45,663 --> 00:42:47,997 That's Duck Hodges. He played for the Steelers. 1120 00:42:47,997 --> 00:42:50,363 I'm a big Steelers fan, so, I'm very happy about that. 1121 00:42:50,363 --> 00:42:51,530 They look adorable. Kelly: We were very happy 1122 00:42:51,530 --> 00:42:53,096 that she got to bring him because she's 1123 00:42:53,096 --> 00:42:54,430 not done that yet. Amber: Yes! 1124 00:42:54,430 --> 00:42:56,363 Kelly: So that's really special. 1125 00:42:56,363 --> 00:42:57,397 Amber: You guys, 1126 00:42:57,397 --> 00:42:59,430 if you're watching on Amazon live, remember, 1127 00:42:59,430 --> 00:43:01,897 you can shop all the fashion trends 1128 00:43:01,897 --> 00:43:03,864 in the livestream Carousel. 1129 00:43:03,864 --> 00:43:04,964 Don't forget about that. 1130 00:43:04,964 --> 00:43:07,897 And talk to us and tell us which looks you love. 1131 00:43:07,897 --> 00:43:09,864 Same thing with Twitch. 1132 00:43:09,864 --> 00:43:12,063 Stay in those comments. We love seeing it all. 1133 00:43:12,063 --> 00:43:13,930 Kelly: And remember, QR codes. 1134 00:43:13,930 --> 00:43:15,196 You got them right there. Scan it. 1135 00:43:15,196 --> 00:43:17,964 Listen to the music before you shop for more styles. 1136 00:43:17,964 --> 00:43:19,764 It's all right there. All right. 1137 00:43:19,764 --> 00:43:22,163 Elaina and Breland, what you got? 1138 00:43:22,163 --> 00:43:25,096 Breland: We have with us here Cody Johnson, 1139 00:43:25,096 --> 00:43:27,764 Texas personified, here in Dallas. 1140 00:43:27,764 --> 00:43:29,563 Good to see you, buddy. Cody Johnson: Man. You guys too. 1141 00:43:29,563 --> 00:43:30,697 Thanks for having me. 1142 00:43:30,697 --> 00:43:33,263 Breland: How does it feel to have four nominations? 1143 00:43:33,263 --> 00:43:34,497 Is that correct? Cody: Three. 1144 00:43:34,497 --> 00:43:36,864 We already lost one. We found out last night. 1145 00:43:36,864 --> 00:43:38,296 But it's amazing, man. 1146 00:43:38,296 --> 00:43:40,563 In 2020--I said this wrong yesterday 1147 00:43:40,563 --> 00:43:41,630 in all my interviews. 1148 00:43:41,630 --> 00:43:42,697 I was like, it was my first ACMs. 1149 00:43:42,697 --> 00:43:46,663 I got nominated for new male vocalist two years in a row, 1150 00:43:46,663 --> 00:43:49,030 and then we haven't been back since, so I completely forgot. 1151 00:43:49,030 --> 00:43:50,263 So I said that wrong. 1152 00:43:50,263 --> 00:43:51,764 To everybody yesterday, I said that wrong. But, yeah. 1153 00:43:51,764 --> 00:43:54,263 Elaina: Well, we're here now and all ready to celebrate, 1154 00:43:54,263 --> 00:43:55,663 and you're going to be performing. 1155 00:43:55,663 --> 00:43:57,397 But a cover, not one of your own songs, 1156 00:43:57,397 --> 00:43:59,663 "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys." 1157 00:43:59,663 --> 00:44:02,397 Why that song? 1158 00:44:02,397 --> 00:44:05,096 Cody: Honestly, if we're just being real, if there's one guy 1159 00:44:05,096 --> 00:44:06,296 in country music that can sing 1160 00:44:06,296 --> 00:44:08,797 "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," it's me. 1161 00:44:08,797 --> 00:44:10,363 I live every day... Elaina: Ain't that the truth? 1162 00:44:10,363 --> 00:44:12,030 Cody: I live every day as a cowboy on the ranch at home, 1163 00:44:12,030 --> 00:44:14,030 so I thought--you know, and that's why I kind of just 1164 00:44:14,030 --> 00:44:15,330 didn't even dress up tonight. 1165 00:44:15,330 --> 00:44:16,430 I was like, I'm gonna wear what I would wear to work. 1166 00:44:16,430 --> 00:44:18,497 Breland: I love it, dude. You look great. 1167 00:44:18,497 --> 00:44:19,663 Cody: Thank you. 1168 00:44:19,663 --> 00:44:20,997 Breland: Congratulations on all the success, man. 1169 00:44:20,997 --> 00:44:23,397 I'm a huge fan of your song "Human." 1170 00:44:23,397 --> 00:44:25,697 Is that, like, a super meaningful song to you? 1171 00:44:25,697 --> 00:44:26,897 Cody: It is, man. And when you put out 1172 00:44:26,897 --> 00:44:28,663 a song like "'Til You Can't" that did what it did, 1173 00:44:28,663 --> 00:44:30,296 it was such a blow-up, 1174 00:44:30,296 --> 00:44:32,363 such a viral blow-up all over the world, man. 1175 00:44:32,363 --> 00:44:34,063 I wanted to follow up with something 1176 00:44:34,063 --> 00:44:36,196 that really spoke the same language. 1177 00:44:36,196 --> 00:44:38,096 And, you know, if you come to one of my live shows, like, 1178 00:44:38,096 --> 00:44:39,463 we'll have 20,000 people, and I'll say, 1179 00:44:39,463 --> 00:44:41,430 "How many people are seeing me for the very first time?" 1180 00:44:41,430 --> 00:44:43,930 And 98% of the crowd raises their hand. 1181 00:44:43,930 --> 00:44:45,030 And I thought, you know what? 1182 00:44:45,030 --> 00:44:47,030 It's a good time to remind us we're all human. 1183 00:44:47,030 --> 00:44:49,163 If you're just now meeting me, no matter who you are, 1184 00:44:49,163 --> 00:44:50,630 no matter where you come from, we're all human. 1185 00:44:50,630 --> 00:44:52,096 So to have it in the top ten is huge. 1186 00:44:52,096 --> 00:44:54,096 Elaina: Well, we love to see it. Congratulations on everything. 1187 00:44:54,096 --> 00:44:55,096 Cody: Thank you. 1188 00:44:55,096 --> 00:44:56,463 Elaina: Cody Johnson, you have a great time tonight. 1189 00:44:56,463 --> 00:44:59,563 Cody: I'm going to. 1190 00:45:11,163 --> 00:45:13,697 Kelly: Our homecoming queen has arrived. 1191 00:45:13,697 --> 00:45:15,830 Well, Miranda Lambert, it's good to see you. 1192 00:45:15,830 --> 00:45:17,764 Miranda Lambert: Good to see you. 1193 00:45:17,764 --> 00:45:19,997 Kelly: How does it feel to be doing this in Texas? 1194 00:45:19,997 --> 00:45:21,697 Miranda: It's great. We're home. Kelly: You're home. 1195 00:45:21,697 --> 00:45:22,697 Miranda: Yeah. 1196 00:45:22,697 --> 00:45:24,530 Kelly: You actually popped in home at the Pink Pistol. 1197 00:45:24,530 --> 00:45:26,730 Miranda: I did. I was in Lindale for a couple days, 1198 00:45:26,730 --> 00:45:30,697 and now we're in the metropolis of Frisco, Texas. 1199 00:45:30,697 --> 00:45:32,030 Kelly: What do you think so far 1200 00:45:32,030 --> 00:45:34,063 of all the things that are happening at ACMs? Pretty cool? 1201 00:45:34,063 --> 00:45:35,697 Miranda: It's good. Yeah. Kelly: We like it here. 1202 00:45:35,697 --> 00:45:36,697 Amber: You're no stranger to this. 1203 00:45:36,697 --> 00:45:37,864 Miranda: No. Amber: No stranger. 1204 00:45:37,864 --> 00:45:40,163 You are performing "Carousel" tonight on the show. 1205 00:45:40,163 --> 00:45:43,096 What does this song mean to you? Miranda: I love this song. 1206 00:45:43,096 --> 00:45:44,663 It's one of my favorites, 1207 00:45:44,663 --> 00:45:46,430 maybe one of my favorites I've ever written. 1208 00:45:46,430 --> 00:45:48,096 It's definitely in the top five, 1209 00:45:48,096 --> 00:45:50,830 so I'm just glad it gets a moment, you know? 1210 00:45:50,830 --> 00:45:56,030 Kelly: The most nominated ACM person in history, 1211 00:45:56,030 --> 00:45:57,630 with over 50 nominations. 1212 00:45:57,630 --> 00:45:59,563 You knew that, though, right, that stat? 1213 00:45:59,563 --> 00:46:00,997 Miranda: Pretty crazy. Kelly: It's pretty crazy. 1214 00:46:00,997 --> 00:46:03,397 Miranda: It's pretty crazy. Kelly: But now we get to add 1215 00:46:03,397 --> 00:46:05,830 "New York Times" bestselling author 1216 00:46:05,830 --> 00:46:08,930 with the cookbook "Y'all Eat Yet?" Congratulations. 1217 00:46:08,930 --> 00:46:10,263 Miranda: Thank you very much. 1218 00:46:10,263 --> 00:46:11,630 Kelly: Where were you when you found out about it? 1219 00:46:11,630 --> 00:46:14,830 Miranda: I was at home in my PJs--ha ha!-- 1220 00:46:14,830 --> 00:46:16,063 which is a great place to be. 1221 00:46:16,063 --> 00:46:17,063 Amber: Always the best story 1222 00:46:17,063 --> 00:46:18,630 if you find out when you're home in your PJs. 1223 00:46:18,630 --> 00:46:20,997 Kelly: OK. Which is more satisfying? 1224 00:46:20,997 --> 00:46:24,063 Number one song or "New York Times" Best Seller list? 1225 00:46:24,063 --> 00:46:25,997 Miranda: Um, man, that's a hard one. 1226 00:46:25,997 --> 00:46:28,563 I guess I will say number one song 1227 00:46:28,563 --> 00:46:30,964 because I'm a musician, but I'm really happy about the book. 1228 00:46:30,964 --> 00:46:31,964 It's amazing. 1229 00:46:31,964 --> 00:46:32,964 Kelly: Well, it's out of nowhere. 1230 00:46:32,964 --> 00:46:34,196 You know, you think about it 1231 00:46:34,196 --> 00:46:35,263 and you put this out and you're like, 1232 00:46:35,263 --> 00:46:37,397 That's not something I normally would have. 1233 00:46:37,397 --> 00:46:39,530 So congratulations. Miranda: Yeah. Thank you. 1234 00:46:39,530 --> 00:46:41,030 Kelly: And up for entertainer of the year. 1235 00:46:41,030 --> 00:46:42,663 That's going to be a big one? 1236 00:46:42,663 --> 00:46:44,930 Miranda: It's a big one always to just be in that category, 1237 00:46:44,930 --> 00:46:47,096 you know? And I missed it last year. 1238 00:46:47,096 --> 00:46:50,497 It's my first time to ever miss, and I won, so...ha ha! 1239 00:46:50,497 --> 00:46:51,997 Amber and Kelly: The reigning... 1240 00:46:51,997 --> 00:46:54,997 Kelly: ACM entertainer of the year, Miranda Lambert. 1241 00:46:57,130 --> 00:46:59,530 Elaina: Oh, we are here with Jo Dee Messina, 1242 00:46:59,530 --> 00:47:01,430 and I feel like I'm going to have to hold Breland up 1243 00:47:01,430 --> 00:47:03,330 because the coolest thing just happened. 1244 00:47:03,330 --> 00:47:05,263 What did you do when you walked up here? 1245 00:47:05,263 --> 00:47:07,063 Jo Dee Messina: ♪ Don't touch my truck ♪ 1246 00:47:07,063 --> 00:47:09,230 ♪ Whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo ♪ 1247 00:47:09,230 --> 00:47:10,797 My kids. I'm like, 1248 00:47:10,797 --> 00:47:13,797 you don't know how many hours I spend rocking out in the car 1249 00:47:13,797 --> 00:47:15,797 to your music! It's so funny. 1250 00:47:15,797 --> 00:47:16,964 Breland: I'm freaking out 1251 00:47:16,964 --> 00:47:18,997 because I've been rocking out to your music for years. 1252 00:47:18,997 --> 00:47:21,563 I'm so happy to meet you. Jo Dee: I'm happy to meet you. 1253 00:47:21,563 --> 00:47:23,263 Breland: How are you feeling? You look amazing. 1254 00:47:23,263 --> 00:47:24,630 Jo Dee: I feel great. I feel great. 1255 00:47:24,630 --> 00:47:25,864 Breland: Yeah. Jo Dee: Yeah, it's all fun. 1256 00:47:25,864 --> 00:47:27,964 It's all for fun tonight. I love it. 1257 00:47:27,964 --> 00:47:29,196 Elaina: It really is going to be a fun night. 1258 00:47:29,196 --> 00:47:31,864 I mean, you're nominated, and you're also getting to sing 1259 00:47:31,864 --> 00:47:33,897 one of your biggest hits in a new way. 1260 00:47:33,897 --> 00:47:34,930 Jo Dee: Yes. Yes! 1261 00:47:34,930 --> 00:47:36,330 Elaina: I mean, what has it been like to watch the song 1262 00:47:36,330 --> 00:47:38,263 get a second life? Jo Dee: It's great. 1263 00:47:38,263 --> 00:47:40,063 I just saw the writer, Tim Nichols, 1264 00:47:40,063 --> 00:47:41,096 one of the original writers 1265 00:47:41,096 --> 00:47:42,730 of "Heads Carolina, Tails California" come through, 1266 00:47:42,730 --> 00:47:44,230 and he's so excited. 1267 00:47:44,230 --> 00:47:46,864 So I love to see the joy, like, in him. 1268 00:47:46,864 --> 00:47:49,130 And then, you know, Cole is just having such a blast. 1269 00:47:49,130 --> 00:47:51,697 And I told Cole, I'm like, "Don't get--like, 1270 00:47:51,697 --> 00:47:53,130 "you got to remember this moment. 1271 00:47:53,130 --> 00:47:56,697 Don't stress over it, you know? Just remember it..." because-- 1272 00:47:56,697 --> 00:47:59,030 what a great night. He's going to have a hot night tonight. 1273 00:47:59,030 --> 00:48:00,363 Cole Swindell. Yeah! Breland: Oh, definitely. 1274 00:48:00,363 --> 00:48:02,330 Definitely. Here's my question to you, 1275 00:48:02,330 --> 00:48:04,897 because you've been out here for some time. 1276 00:48:04,897 --> 00:48:07,263 And my question is, What's your advice 1277 00:48:07,263 --> 00:48:09,330 for an up-and-coming artist like me? 1278 00:48:09,330 --> 00:48:10,497 Because you've been here before. 1279 00:48:10,497 --> 00:48:11,563 Jo Dee: You? Breland: Yeah. 1280 00:48:11,563 --> 00:48:13,296 Jo Dee: Keep doing what you're doing. Ha ha! 1281 00:48:13,296 --> 00:48:15,330 My kids love it. We love it. Breland: Thank you. 1282 00:48:15,330 --> 00:48:17,764 Jo Dee: Don't sell out who you are just to be famous. 1283 00:48:17,764 --> 00:48:19,296 Breland: Thank you. Jo Dee: You know what I mean? 1284 00:48:19,296 --> 00:48:22,363 Be who you are and don't sell out just because you 1285 00:48:22,363 --> 00:48:24,964 want that next number one record or whatever. 1286 00:48:24,964 --> 00:48:27,630 I mean, there's a lot of people telling us in this industry 1287 00:48:27,630 --> 00:48:29,430 what to do and how to be and how to act. 1288 00:48:29,430 --> 00:48:32,930 And just be you because you are so beautiful. 1289 00:48:32,930 --> 00:48:34,997 Isn't he so beautiful? Elaina: Amen. 1290 00:48:34,997 --> 00:48:37,397 Well, we are just so excited for you. 1291 00:48:37,397 --> 00:48:38,463 Jo Dee: Thank you. 1292 00:48:38,463 --> 00:48:39,463 Elaina: We'll get you a picture with Breland, 1293 00:48:39,463 --> 00:48:41,030 but go have fun in there tonight. 1294 00:48:41,030 --> 00:48:42,163 Thank you for stopping by. Breland: Have a great night. 1295 00:48:42,163 --> 00:48:44,096 Jo Dee: Thank you. 1296 00:48:44,096 --> 00:48:45,397 Luke Combs: Feel sweaty, you know. 1297 00:48:45,397 --> 00:48:48,263 Amber: Here with five-time ACM nominee Luke Combs. 1298 00:48:48,263 --> 00:48:50,897 Kelly: Whoa! 1299 00:48:50,897 --> 00:48:54,397 Luke: How are y'all? Kelly: This is so special. 1300 00:48:54,397 --> 00:48:57,230 I know that there are a ton of them that you're nominated for. 1301 00:48:57,230 --> 00:48:59,563 Which one would mean the most to take home tonight? 1302 00:48:59,563 --> 00:49:02,697 Luke: Oh, God. I mean, you know, album would be really cool. 1303 00:49:02,697 --> 00:49:06,497 Entertainer, obviously, is sweet, but anything, you know? 1304 00:49:06,497 --> 00:49:08,563 It's like, fun being here, having a good time. 1305 00:49:08,563 --> 00:49:10,030 Kelly: You also get to perform tonight. 1306 00:49:10,030 --> 00:49:11,730 Luke: I do? Yup, yup. Kelly: You gonna tell us 1307 00:49:11,730 --> 00:49:12,964 what you're performing? Is it a secret? 1308 00:49:12,964 --> 00:49:14,630 Luke: Yeah, I'm doing "Love You Anyway." 1309 00:49:14,630 --> 00:49:15,797 It's going to be good. 1310 00:49:15,797 --> 00:49:16,930 Kelly: That's the one you let the fans choose. 1311 00:49:16,930 --> 00:49:20,163 Luke: Yeah, I did. I did. Yeah. So excited about it. 1312 00:49:20,163 --> 00:49:21,530 It sounds great. Rehearsals were great. 1313 00:49:21,530 --> 00:49:22,930 Kelly: But "5 Leaf Clover" is still in there 1314 00:49:22,930 --> 00:49:24,096 because that was the other... Luke: Good one. 1315 00:49:24,096 --> 00:49:25,130 Kelly: option. Luke: That's a good one. 1316 00:49:25,130 --> 00:49:26,597 Kelly: I voted "5 Leaf Clover." I'm just saying. 1317 00:49:26,597 --> 00:49:28,764 OK, OK. I'll take it into consideration. 1318 00:49:28,764 --> 00:49:29,930 Kelly: If you want to throw that in as an encore. 1319 00:49:29,930 --> 00:49:31,030 Luke: I'll just do two performances. 1320 00:49:31,030 --> 00:49:32,263 I'll just keep going. Amber: Two. 1321 00:49:32,263 --> 00:49:33,830 Luke: Yeah. Kelly: Man, you just did 1322 00:49:33,830 --> 00:49:35,630 back-to-back sold-out shows... Amber: That's right. 1323 00:49:35,630 --> 00:49:37,497 Kelly: at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 1324 00:49:37,497 --> 00:49:39,096 Luke: Mm-hmm. Kelly: You were there. 1325 00:49:39,096 --> 00:49:41,296 Amber: And I was there. And I was singing so loud... 1326 00:49:41,296 --> 00:49:44,063 Luke: Good, good. Amber: So loud. So proud. 1327 00:49:44,063 --> 00:49:46,397 I do want to ask, should you win tonight, 1328 00:49:46,397 --> 00:49:48,563 do you prepare a speech or do you wing it? 1329 00:49:48,563 --> 00:49:51,864 Luke: I never have before. I haven't. So, no, I did not. 1330 00:49:51,864 --> 00:49:53,630 I was thinking about that earlier. 1331 00:49:53,630 --> 00:49:54,630 It kind of stressed me out. 1332 00:49:54,630 --> 00:49:56,096 I was like, Oh, my God. what if I win something? 1333 00:49:56,096 --> 00:49:58,463 What the hell am I supposed to say? What do I say? 1334 00:49:58,463 --> 00:49:59,497 Kelly: Thank Nicole, your wife... 1335 00:49:59,497 --> 00:50:00,497 Luke: For sure. For sure. 1336 00:50:00,497 --> 00:50:02,163 Kelly: who is six months' pregnant and looks fantastic. 1337 00:50:02,163 --> 00:50:04,096 Luke: Definitely do that... Kelly: Don't forget that. 1338 00:50:04,096 --> 00:50:05,730 Luke: She does look great. She's over here somewhere. 1339 00:50:05,730 --> 00:50:07,830 She looks wonderful. Kelly: Listen, we love you. 1340 00:50:07,830 --> 00:50:09,764 We love what you're doing. And we are so happy for you. 1341 00:50:09,764 --> 00:50:11,363 Luke: I appreciate it, guys. Thank y'all. 1342 00:50:11,363 --> 00:50:13,730 Kelly: Luke Combs, everybody. 1343 00:50:21,030 --> 00:50:24,697 Kelly: The most nominated artist walking in tonight. 1344 00:50:24,697 --> 00:50:26,997 Hello, Lainey Wilson. How are you? 1345 00:50:28,030 --> 00:50:30,663 Lainey Wilson: My hype girls, my hype girls every time. 1346 00:50:30,663 --> 00:50:31,830 Kelly: We love you. Amber: We added some people 1347 00:50:31,830 --> 00:50:34,764 to our hype squad. Lainey: I see that. 1348 00:50:34,764 --> 00:50:37,497 Kelly: OK. You have been all over the place tonight. 1349 00:50:37,497 --> 00:50:40,563 You get to perform not once but twice. Doing "Grease"? 1350 00:50:40,563 --> 00:50:42,397 Lainey: Whoo, girl! Now we cooking with grease. 1351 00:50:42,397 --> 00:50:44,063 Kelly: Now we cooking with grease. 1352 00:50:44,063 --> 00:50:46,163 And you're also doing something special. 1353 00:50:46,163 --> 00:50:47,730 Are you allowed to say who it's with? 1354 00:50:47,730 --> 00:50:49,130 Lainey: I can't. I can't. Amber: Secret. 1355 00:50:49,130 --> 00:50:50,797 Kelly: OK. It's a surprise. Lainey: It is a surprise. 1356 00:50:50,797 --> 00:50:53,397 I want to tell you because I am so excited about it. 1357 00:50:53,397 --> 00:50:56,597 But you're going to be like, "Wow!" 1358 00:50:56,597 --> 00:50:58,296 Kelly: I'm pumped about all of it. 1359 00:50:58,296 --> 00:50:59,363 Lainey: With a dear friend of mine. 1360 00:50:59,363 --> 00:51:00,797 Kelly: Oh, it's going to be good. 1361 00:51:00,797 --> 00:51:03,163 Amber: You've won ACMs in the past. 1362 00:51:03,163 --> 00:51:05,597 We're thinking you're going to take home some more tonight. 1363 00:51:05,597 --> 00:51:07,230 Lainey: I hope you're right, girl. Speak it. 1364 00:51:07,230 --> 00:51:08,630 You know, we all about that manifesting. 1365 00:51:08,630 --> 00:51:09,764 Amber: We are... Kelly: We do. 1366 00:51:09,764 --> 00:51:11,130 Lainey: We're manifesting it right now. 1367 00:51:11,130 --> 00:51:13,897 Kelly: Speak it into existence. Which one would mean the most? 1368 00:51:13,897 --> 00:51:15,230 And I know that it's really hard to choose 1369 00:51:15,230 --> 00:51:17,030 because you're nominated for so many. 1370 00:51:17,030 --> 00:51:20,063 Lainey: That's hard. But I will say--and I know I've 1371 00:51:20,063 --> 00:51:22,263 told you all this before, but album of the year for me 1372 00:51:22,263 --> 00:51:25,864 would feel like a win for, I mean, my producer, my team, 1373 00:51:25,864 --> 00:51:29,096 my songwriters, the musicians who played on my record. 1374 00:51:29,096 --> 00:51:32,430 You name it, that would feel like--a big win for everybody. 1375 00:51:32,430 --> 00:51:34,497 Kelly: "Bell Bottom Country." show us the "Grease" moves. 1376 00:51:34,497 --> 00:51:35,897 You got the pants on. Amber: There she goes. 1377 00:51:35,897 --> 00:51:37,964 There she goes. Kelly: OK, she's got it. 1378 00:51:37,964 --> 00:51:39,330 We love you, Lainey Wilson. Amber: We love you, girl. 1379 00:51:39,330 --> 00:51:41,797 Lainey: I love y'all so much. Amber: Have so much fun tonight. 1380 00:51:41,797 --> 00:51:42,797 Kelly: We love you. 1381 00:51:42,797 --> 00:51:45,296 Breland: We are here on the carpet 1382 00:51:45,296 --> 00:51:47,864 with the swaggiest woman in country music, Lily Rose... 1383 00:51:47,864 --> 00:51:49,797 Lily Rose: What's up, y'all? Hey, it's good to see you guys. 1384 00:51:49,797 --> 00:51:51,697 Elaina: It's good to see you. I hear you've already 1385 00:51:51,697 --> 00:51:53,263 been having a good ol' day here in Texas. 1386 00:51:53,263 --> 00:51:54,597 Lily: I mean, when the weather's nice-- 1387 00:51:54,597 --> 00:51:55,830 it was supposed to rain today-- 1388 00:51:55,830 --> 00:51:57,597 you got to have a couple beers, right? 1389 00:51:57,597 --> 00:51:58,597 Elaina: Yes. Lily: That was fun. 1390 00:51:58,597 --> 00:52:00,030 Elaina: Then it makes the carpet a lot more fun, doesn't it? 1391 00:52:00,030 --> 00:52:01,163 Lily: Absolutely. 1392 00:52:01,163 --> 00:52:02,797 You guys have had a long day, so you're killing it. 1393 00:52:02,797 --> 00:52:05,630 Breland: Now, Lily, you've had an incredible year. 1394 00:52:05,630 --> 00:52:07,630 Obviously, you've just recently gotten married. 1395 00:52:07,630 --> 00:52:09,130 Congratulations on that. Lily: Crazy. Yeah. Thank you. 1396 00:52:09,130 --> 00:52:10,563 Thank you. Breland: But you're also 1397 00:52:10,563 --> 00:52:12,697 dropping some of the hottest tunes of the summer. 1398 00:52:12,697 --> 00:52:14,964 You and Diplo have a tune that just came out. 1399 00:52:14,964 --> 00:52:17,063 How does that feel? Lily: It's pretty wild. 1400 00:52:17,063 --> 00:52:18,797 You know, so many red carpets over the years 1401 00:52:18,797 --> 00:52:20,263 asking dream collaborations. 1402 00:52:20,263 --> 00:52:21,597 He's always been on my list. 1403 00:52:21,597 --> 00:52:24,663 So for it to come to fruition, it's like we manifested it, so-- 1404 00:52:24,663 --> 00:52:25,797 Breland: You got to speak it. Lily: Come on, dude. 1405 00:52:25,797 --> 00:52:27,864 It's a fun song, and we're having a good time with it. 1406 00:52:27,864 --> 00:52:29,563 Elaina: How did it come to fruition? 1407 00:52:29,563 --> 00:52:31,563 Lily: Yeah, when I signed my record deal 1408 00:52:31,563 --> 00:52:33,163 2 1/2 years ago, they sent me, like, 1409 00:52:33,163 --> 00:52:34,830 a whole list of outside songs, 1410 00:52:34,830 --> 00:52:36,230 and "Sad In the Summer" was on there. 1411 00:52:36,230 --> 00:52:37,463 It was just a little guitar, vocal, 1412 00:52:37,463 --> 00:52:39,630 and put my voice on it two years ago, 1413 00:52:39,630 --> 00:52:41,263 and it's finally out in the world. 1414 00:52:41,263 --> 00:52:43,864 Elaina: Two years?! Lily: A long, long time. 1415 00:52:43,864 --> 00:52:45,397 Elaina: Yeah! Then this is a celebration at this point. 1416 00:52:45,397 --> 00:52:46,597 Lily: So we're very happy it's out. 1417 00:52:46,597 --> 00:52:47,597 Elaina: Yeah. 1418 00:52:47,597 --> 00:52:48,830 Breland: What can people expect from you? 1419 00:52:48,830 --> 00:52:50,463 I know that you and I have this in common, 1420 00:52:50,463 --> 00:52:52,030 going out on the road with Shania Twain. 1421 00:52:52,030 --> 00:52:53,230 Lily: Come on, dude. Yeah. 1422 00:52:53,230 --> 00:52:55,030 I'm going to see you at the Nashville show. I can't wait. 1423 00:52:55,030 --> 00:52:56,196 Breland: Definitely. Lily: But, yeah, 1424 00:52:56,196 --> 00:52:58,497 going on the road with Sam Hunt and Shania Twain after that. 1425 00:52:58,497 --> 00:53:01,296 So it's going to be a wild year. It's going to be awesome. 1426 00:53:01,296 --> 00:53:03,797 Elaina: Well, Lily Rose, you are absolutely crushing it. 1427 00:53:03,797 --> 00:53:05,730 Have fun tonight, and thank you for stopping by. 1428 00:53:05,730 --> 00:53:06,864 Lily: Hey, y'all, too. Love you guys. 1429 00:53:06,864 --> 00:53:08,063 Breland: Have a good one. 1430 00:53:08,063 --> 00:53:09,697 Kelly: We love Lily Rose! 1431 00:53:09,697 --> 00:53:11,697 Amber: Oh, we love her so much. Kelly: Yes. 1432 00:53:11,697 --> 00:53:14,030 Amber: We have got time for one more performance. 1433 00:53:14,030 --> 00:53:17,296 So let's head on down to the stage with Priscilla Block. 1434 00:53:17,296 --> 00:53:19,463 Priscilla: They say that blondes have more fun, 1435 00:53:19,463 --> 00:53:21,196 and you've got to believe that's true 1436 00:53:21,196 --> 00:53:23,196 when you see these two sisters perform. 1437 00:53:23,196 --> 00:53:25,397 The song they're about to play is huge. 1438 00:53:25,397 --> 00:53:29,063 And the video has already been viewed 15 million times! 1439 00:53:29,063 --> 00:53:30,964 You're going to see why in a second. 1440 00:53:30,964 --> 00:53:32,830 Here is Tigirlily Gold 1441 00:53:32,830 --> 00:53:35,630 with their intoxicating hit "Shoot Tequila." 1442 00:53:48,296 --> 00:53:51,864 Kendra: ♪ You've always been a whole lot of trouble ♪ 1443 00:53:51,864 --> 00:53:54,830 ♪ But it's the kind I like getting in ♪ 1444 00:53:54,830 --> 00:53:57,930 Both: ♪ So we might as well make it a double ♪ 1445 00:53:57,930 --> 00:54:00,563 ♪ Yeah, you know how the two of us get ♪ 1446 00:54:00,563 --> 00:54:02,463 ♪ We're dancing on the bar ♪ 1447 00:54:02,463 --> 00:54:03,797 Kendra: ♪ Ain't a pretty sight ♪ 1448 00:54:03,797 --> 00:54:05,096 Both: ♪ And I'mma blame you ♪ 1449 00:54:05,096 --> 00:54:07,263 ♪ When you get us in a fight ♪ 1450 00:54:07,263 --> 00:54:08,930 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1451 00:54:08,930 --> 00:54:10,363 ♪ I didn't want to see you ♪ 1452 00:54:10,363 --> 00:54:13,096 ♪ But I love the taste of you on my lips ♪ 1453 00:54:13,096 --> 00:54:15,163 ♪ 'Cause after one or two, I feel you ♪ 1454 00:54:15,163 --> 00:54:16,497 ♪ You get me in the mood ♪ 1455 00:54:16,497 --> 00:54:19,163 ♪ To move my shake, shake Shakira hips ♪ 1456 00:54:19,163 --> 00:54:20,497 ♪ I know I shouldn't do it ♪ 1457 00:54:20,497 --> 00:54:22,196 ♪ But I don't remember why ♪ 1458 00:54:22,196 --> 00:54:23,663 ♪ Such a bad influence ♪ 1459 00:54:23,663 --> 00:54:25,730 ♪ But you're looking good tonight ♪ 1460 00:54:25,730 --> 00:54:28,296 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1461 00:54:28,296 --> 00:54:31,397 ♪ You're good at what you do, tequila ♪ 1462 00:54:31,397 --> 00:54:32,397 Kendra: ♪ And it goes like ♪ 1463 00:54:32,397 --> 00:54:33,930 Both: ♪ 1 tequila, 2 tequila ♪ 1464 00:54:33,930 --> 00:54:35,330 ♪ 3 tequila, more ♪ 1465 00:54:35,330 --> 00:54:38,463 ♪ If I had a little sense, I would have stopped at four ♪ 1466 00:54:38,463 --> 00:54:41,363 ♪ Instead of cursing your name on the bathroom floor ♪ 1467 00:54:41,363 --> 00:54:44,830 ♪ Swear to God I won't drink tequila no more ♪ 1468 00:54:44,830 --> 00:54:47,263 ♪ But Mama didn't raise no quitter ♪ 1469 00:54:47,263 --> 00:54:49,697 ♪ Giddyap, light 'em up, knock 'em back ♪ 1470 00:54:49,697 --> 00:54:50,697 Kendra: ♪ Throw back ♪ 1471 00:54:50,697 --> 00:54:53,330 Both: ♪ Por favor, can you pour a little quicker? ♪ 1472 00:54:53,330 --> 00:54:55,363 ♪ 'Bout to cut a rug, call my ex ♪ 1473 00:54:55,363 --> 00:54:56,864 ♪ Talk some trash ♪ Krista: Whoops. 1474 00:54:56,864 --> 00:54:59,697 Both: ♪ We be getting' loco everywhere we go, go ♪ 1475 00:54:59,697 --> 00:55:01,463 ♪ Is the problem you or me? ♪ 1476 00:55:01,463 --> 00:55:02,797 ♪ I don't know ♪ 1477 00:55:02,797 --> 00:55:05,030 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1478 00:55:05,030 --> 00:55:06,363 ♪ I didn't want to see you ♪ 1479 00:55:06,363 --> 00:55:09,030 ♪ But I love the taste of you on my lips ♪ 1480 00:55:09,030 --> 00:55:11,163 ♪ 'Cause after one or two, I feel you ♪ 1481 00:55:11,163 --> 00:55:12,497 ♪ You get me in the mood ♪ 1482 00:55:12,497 --> 00:55:15,063 ♪ To move my shake, shake Shakira hips ♪ 1483 00:55:15,063 --> 00:55:16,563 ♪ I know I shouldn't do it ♪ 1484 00:55:16,563 --> 00:55:18,263 ♪ But I don't remember why ♪ 1485 00:55:18,263 --> 00:55:19,597 ♪ Such a bad influence ♪ 1486 00:55:19,597 --> 00:55:21,630 ♪ But you're looking good tonight ♪ 1487 00:55:21,630 --> 00:55:23,897 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1488 00:55:23,897 --> 00:55:26,296 ♪ You're good at what you do, tequila ♪ 1489 00:55:26,296 --> 00:55:27,530 Krista: Come on! 1490 00:55:27,530 --> 00:55:28,563 Kendra: ♪ And it goes like ♪ 1491 00:55:28,563 --> 00:55:29,964 Both: ♪ 1 tequila, 2 tequila ♪ 1492 00:55:29,964 --> 00:55:31,230 ♪ 3 tequila, more ♪ 1493 00:55:31,230 --> 00:55:34,363 ♪ If I had a little sense, I would have stopped at four ♪ 1494 00:55:34,363 --> 00:55:37,463 ♪ Instead of cursing your name on the bathroom floor ♪ 1495 00:55:37,463 --> 00:55:42,096 ♪ Swear to God I won't drink tequila no more ♪ 1496 00:55:42,096 --> 00:55:43,497 Kendra: Come on! 1497 00:55:43,497 --> 00:55:46,597 ACM! Whoo! 1498 00:55:52,563 --> 00:55:56,897 Kendra: ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1499 00:55:56,897 --> 00:55:58,463 Krista: While we're in Texas... 1500 00:55:58,463 --> 00:56:00,063 Kendra: ♪ We might as well ♪ 1501 00:56:00,063 --> 00:56:02,430 ♪ Shoot tequila ♪ 1502 00:56:02,430 --> 00:56:04,864 Both: ♪ Yeah-eah ♪ 1503 00:56:04,864 --> 00:56:06,864 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1504 00:56:06,864 --> 00:56:08,263 ♪ I didn't want to see you ♪ 1505 00:56:08,263 --> 00:56:10,930 ♪ But I love the taste of you on my lips ♪ 1506 00:56:10,930 --> 00:56:13,096 ♪ 'Cause after one or two, I feel you ♪ 1507 00:56:13,096 --> 00:56:14,497 ♪ You get me in the mood ♪ 1508 00:56:14,497 --> 00:56:17,096 ♪ To move my shake, shake Shakira hips ♪ 1509 00:56:17,096 --> 00:56:18,630 ♪ I know I shouldn't do it ♪ 1510 00:56:18,630 --> 00:56:20,263 ♪ But I don't remember why ♪ 1511 00:56:20,263 --> 00:56:21,630 ♪ Such a bad influence ♪ 1512 00:56:21,630 --> 00:56:23,463 ♪ But you're looking good tonight ♪ 1513 00:56:23,463 --> 00:56:26,430 ♪ Ah, shoot, tequila ♪ 1514 00:56:26,430 --> 00:56:29,163 ♪ You're good at what you do, tequila ♪ 1515 00:56:29,163 --> 00:56:30,463 ♪ And it goes like ♪ 1516 00:56:30,463 --> 00:56:32,030 ♪ 1 tequila, 2 tequila ♪ 1517 00:56:32,030 --> 00:56:33,263 ♪ 3 tequila, more ♪ 1518 00:56:33,263 --> 00:56:36,497 ♪ If I had a little sense, I would have stopped at four ♪ 1519 00:56:36,497 --> 00:56:39,497 ♪ Instead of cursing your name on the bathroom floor ♪ 1520 00:56:39,497 --> 00:56:43,330 ♪ Swear to God, I won't drink tequila no more ♪ 1521 00:56:48,030 --> 00:56:55,230 Priscilla: Tigirlily Gold! Wow. Texas loves y'all. 1522 00:56:55,230 --> 00:56:59,630 Krista: Well, we love Texas, OK? 1523 00:56:59,630 --> 00:57:02,530 Priscilla: All right. So, y'all, clearly you're sisters. 1524 00:57:02,530 --> 00:57:05,930 You've been singing together forever. Let's have some fun. 1525 00:57:05,930 --> 00:57:08,563 Who's the troublemaker here? Krista: Ooh. 1526 00:57:08,563 --> 00:57:10,864 We actually have a younger sister named Carly. 1527 00:57:10,864 --> 00:57:12,830 Shout out to Carly. But she's not in the band 1528 00:57:12,830 --> 00:57:13,830 because she is the troublemaker of the sisters. 1529 00:57:13,830 --> 00:57:15,663 Priscilla: She is? 1530 00:57:15,663 --> 00:57:18,330 She would definitely be getting y'all into trouble. I love it. 1531 00:57:18,330 --> 00:57:20,797 Y'all give it up for Tigirlily Gold. 1532 00:57:20,797 --> 00:57:23,864 Back to you. 1533 00:57:23,864 --> 00:57:25,964 Amber: Oh, I just love Tigirlily Gold. 1534 00:57:25,964 --> 00:57:28,363 Kelly: They sounded so good! Amber: Those girls are so great. 1535 00:57:28,363 --> 00:57:29,697 Kelly: And they looked amazing. 1536 00:57:29,697 --> 00:57:32,096 We're going to show you some of our favorite looks so far. 1537 00:57:32,096 --> 00:57:33,764 This has been an incredible carpet. 1538 00:57:33,764 --> 00:57:36,096 So much color on the carpet! Amber: Mm-hmm. 1539 00:57:36,096 --> 00:57:37,764 Kelly: Bright, vibrant jewel tones, 1540 00:57:37,764 --> 00:57:39,497 including Miranda Lambert. 1541 00:57:39,497 --> 00:57:41,163 She walked in with this blue number on, 1542 00:57:41,163 --> 00:57:44,263 and we all went, "Hello!" Amber: Stopped in our tracks. 1543 00:57:44,263 --> 00:57:45,964 Kelly: I said it, and I mean it, 1544 00:57:45,964 --> 00:57:48,196 The homecoming queen came back to Texas. 1545 00:57:48,196 --> 00:57:49,764 Amber: Yes, she did. 1546 00:57:49,764 --> 00:57:51,230 A "New York Times" Best Seller. 1547 00:57:51,230 --> 00:57:52,797 Kelly: That is so cool. Yes. 1548 00:57:52,797 --> 00:57:53,797 She's got this brand-new cookbook. 1549 00:57:53,797 --> 00:57:55,630 "Y'all Eat Yet?" is the name of it. 1550 00:57:55,630 --> 00:57:57,263 And it's already landed 1551 00:57:57,263 --> 00:57:58,797 on the "New York Times" Best Seller list. 1552 00:57:58,797 --> 00:58:01,163 Amber: I just feel like she's just, like, an ACMs queen. 1553 00:58:01,163 --> 00:58:04,630 Like, she is also reigning entertainer of the year. 1554 00:58:04,630 --> 00:58:05,930 Kelly: Reigning entertainer of the year 1555 00:58:05,930 --> 00:58:09,397 and also the most nominated artist in history, 1556 00:58:09,397 --> 00:58:11,630 over 50 ACM nominations. 1557 00:58:11,630 --> 00:58:13,330 Amber: That is great. Kelly: Look at that dress. 1558 00:58:13,330 --> 00:58:15,864 It's a moment. She is telling him, like, 1559 00:58:15,864 --> 00:58:17,764 she's like, "Come on over here, honey. 1560 00:58:17,764 --> 00:58:18,964 Amber: "Come over here." Kelly: "Give me a squeeze." 1561 00:58:18,964 --> 00:58:19,997 Amber: They look so good together. 1562 00:58:19,997 --> 00:58:21,630 Kelly: Another couple that we saw, 1563 00:58:21,630 --> 00:58:25,096 Jason Aldean and Brittany. They come in looking good. 1564 00:58:25,096 --> 00:58:27,997 Brittany always does the slicked back, 1565 00:58:27,997 --> 00:58:29,663 sleek look great. Amber: Uh-huh. 1566 00:58:29,663 --> 00:58:31,764 We've seen a lot of party ponies tonight. 1567 00:58:31,764 --> 00:58:32,930 Kelly: A lot of party ponies. Yes. 1568 00:58:32,930 --> 00:58:34,997 Amber: A lot of party ponies, but hers is sleek. 1569 00:58:34,997 --> 00:58:37,497 Again, another bright color. 1570 00:58:37,497 --> 00:58:39,997 Kelly: I love the feathers. Amber: Me, too. 1571 00:58:39,997 --> 00:58:41,163 Kelly: The feather detail. 1572 00:58:41,163 --> 00:58:43,196 Amber: And then Jason's jacket. 1573 00:58:43,196 --> 00:58:45,196 Kelly: I mean, that's a little different take on the collar. 1574 00:58:45,196 --> 00:58:47,096 Amber: Yeah. Kelly: And I really dig it. 1575 00:58:47,096 --> 00:58:50,263 He is more rock and roll than he is fashion. 1576 00:58:50,263 --> 00:58:51,764 We know him well. 1577 00:58:51,764 --> 00:58:53,897 Oh, there she is. 1578 00:58:53,897 --> 00:58:57,530 Kelly: Oh, she is stunning as always, Carly Pearce. 1579 00:58:57,530 --> 00:58:59,964 What did we call ourselves? We look like a... 1580 00:58:59,964 --> 00:59:01,497 Amber: gradient. Kelly: gradient color. 1581 00:59:01,497 --> 00:59:02,997 When we were standing next to each other. 1582 00:59:02,997 --> 00:59:04,096 You had on red, I have on hot pink, 1583 00:59:04,096 --> 00:59:06,063 She has on, like, a tangerine. 1584 00:59:06,063 --> 00:59:07,897 It was gorgeous. Amber: Beautiful. 1585 00:59:07,897 --> 00:59:10,230 Kelly: We've had such a great time. 1586 00:59:10,230 --> 00:59:12,030 And the show is about to start, y'all. 1587 00:59:12,030 --> 00:59:13,230 You don't want to miss a minute. 1588 00:59:13,230 --> 00:59:14,864 So if you're watching us on Prime Video or Twitch, 1589 00:59:14,864 --> 00:59:15,964 stay right here. 1590 00:59:15,964 --> 00:59:17,296 If you're watching anywhere else, 1591 00:59:17,296 --> 00:59:22,597 head on over, Amazon.com/ACM to watch the livestream for free. 1592 00:59:22,597 --> 00:59:25,096 Amber: Next up, Dolly and Garth 1593 00:59:25,096 --> 00:59:27,997 and the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. 1594 00:59:27,997 --> 00:59:30,563 But before we head inside, we want to thank 1595 00:59:30,563 --> 00:59:33,130 Elaina Smith, Breland, and Priscilla Block. 1596 00:59:33,130 --> 00:59:35,797 Also, a very special thanks to Dalton Dover, 1597 00:59:35,797 --> 00:59:37,630 Matt Stell, and Tigerlily Gold 1598 00:59:37,630 --> 00:59:39,797 for bringing their music to our pre-party. 1599 00:59:39,797 --> 00:59:40,864 Kelly: And thank you to everybody 1600 00:59:40,864 --> 00:59:42,897 who came by to hang out with us. 1601 00:59:42,897 --> 00:59:46,030 Remember, the ACM Awards will be free to stream. 1602 00:59:46,030 --> 00:59:48,530 Tell everybody! Prime membership is not required 1603 00:59:48,530 --> 00:59:49,697 for this livestream. 1604 00:59:49,697 --> 00:59:52,764 Amber: The ACM Red Carpet, it's officially in the books. 1605 00:59:52,764 --> 00:59:54,163 Kelly: Yes! Amber: Yes! 1606 00:59:54,163 --> 00:59:56,864 And the ACM Awards start right now. 1607 00:59:56,864 --> 00:59:59,096 See you inside. Kelly: Bye!