From Wrestlemania to award shows, Sunday night was quite entertaining. Las Vegas was host to two major ceremonies: the iHeart Radio Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Although both events were filled with extremely talented stars, the 51st ACMs stole the night away. Let's recap some of the best moments.
10. Blake Shelton crashed Luke Bryan's party
After Luke Bryan performed, he called for Dierks Bentley, his cohost, to come out. However, Blake Shelton quickly ran past Bentley, stole the microphone and sang his own single, "Came Here To Forget." The performance was completely unscripted and unplanned.
9. Eric Church's tribute
Eric Church sang "Record Year" and paid tribute to four of his
musical heroes: David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Scott Weiland and Lemmy.
8. The fight over Chris Stapleton
Even before Chris Stapleton won four trophies, everyone was
talking about him. During the opening monologue, co-hosts Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley argued over who was responsible for Stapleton's success. Soon, various artists such as Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood spoke up from the crowd.
7. Miranda Lambert
While winning Female Vocalist of the Year for the seventh year in a row and performing alongside Keith Urban and ZZ Top, Miranda Lambert looked and sounded incredible. This match-up was worth the wait.
6. Kelsea Ballerini and Nick Jonas' duet
The "Peter Pan" singer released her inner 13-year-old as she sang with the former
Jonas Brothers member. It was all quite the fairy-tale.
5. Sam Hunt's one-man band performance
The slow "Make You Miss Me" ballad was different compared to the other performances, but Sam Hunt did not disappoint. Sure, the lights and his outfit added to the set, but his voice and piano playing perfectly carried the song
4. Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood's explosive vocals debuted her new single, "Church Bells," wonderfully. She even showcased her instrumental talent by displaying her own drum solo.
3. Thomas Rhett
The "Die A Happy Man" singer did not disappoint. His performance was heart-warming, and his acceptance speech was absolutely adorable. After winning Single Record of the Year, Rhett thanked his producers, record label, managers and God with a beating heart and lipstick on his lips from "kissing my beautiful wife."
2. Dolly Parton and Katy Perry
The long-awaited duet was one for the
books. The two came together for a dynamic medley of several of Parton's hits, including "Jolene," "Coat Of Many Colors" and "9 To 5."
1. Tim McGraw's performance
Like the classy man he is, Tim McGraw used his song, "
Humble And Kind," to make a statement. During his performance, McGraw brought dozens of people out on the stage. They ranged in all ages, ethnicities, religions and orientations, but all exhibited two characteristics: love and
kindness. In a time when people are hated for simply being themselves, Tim McGraw used his platform to remind everyone to not only love others, but to treat them with the same kindness we want to be treated with.
