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The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association founded in 1958 was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the founding was West Coast singer, songwriter, and actor Eddie Dean. As such, its early membership was largely composed of those country performers based in the west. This is evidenced by the early awards shows being dominated by Bakersfield artists Buck and Bonnie Owens, and Merle Haggard. At the first ceremony held in 1965, Buck Owens won for Top Male Vocalist and Bonnie Owens won for Top Female Vocalist. Haggard was named Top New Male Vocalist, Kaye Adams was named Top New Female Vocalist and Buck Owens's band, The Buckaroos, were named Band Of The Year.
Underwood captures top award while Swift is shut out at ACMs
Posted on 04/19/2010 02:25:44 PM
Former "American Idol" champ Carrie Underwood was crowned country music's Top Entertainer of the Year on Sunday night, becoming the first female to win of the award back to back.
Matthew McConaughey: Camila Alves and I conceived our daughter after ACM awards
Posted on 04/19/2010 01:51:18 PM
Matthew McConaughey had a case of loose lips when he took the stage at Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards.
Reba takes Jesse, Tiger to task at ACMs
Posted on 04/19/2010 09:17:54 AM
In true country fashion, Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated the broken hearted - Hollywood's to be exact.
Sara Evans files for restraining order against ex-husband
Posted on 02/26/2010 02:56:38 PM
Documents say Schelske is not allowed to make any derogatory statements about Evans to the media or make allegations about what led to their divorce in the fall of 2007. A court hearing has been set for March 15.
Country stars align to honor artist George Strait
Posted on 05/26/2009 04:29:22 PM
George Strait may have the lowest profile of a major star in any style of music, but it's never impeded his career simply because he plays good simple music.
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Posted on 4/19/2010 9:19:18 PM
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Posted on 4/21/2010 10:37:21 AM
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