We watched the American Music Awards tonight and we were so happy to see so many country stars at the show. Taylor Swift, Chuck Wicks, Julianne Hough, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley and Billy Ray to name some. Here is a little round-up of the night for you to enjoy.
•Rascal Flatts won favorite country group for the third year in a row, beating out Brooks and Dunn and Sugarland.
•Country newbie, Julianne Hough presented Soul/R&B album of the year along side Akon.
•Brad Paisley took home the award for favorite male country artist beating out Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. Paisley was very grateful to win the ‘fan voted’ award: thanking his wife, son and god, and telling the audience he has “always wanted to win an American Music Award”.
…more after the jump.
•Taylor Swift took home the award for favorite female country artist, beating out veteran artists, Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire. She accepted her award with grace and , giving her mom a hug before heading on stage in a gorgeous silver mini dress. She is definitely having a great week with her album “Fearless” being the #1 album in the nation. Our favorite part, without a doubt
•Host, Jimmy Kimmel took full advantage of his hosting platform making many, many cracks at the Jonas Brothers, who accepted with smiles and laughs.
•Jimmy Kimmel introduced Billy Ray as ‘Dadda Montana’ who introduced his daughter, Miley Cyrus. Miley performed a song from her album and rocked like a rockstar.
•Celebrating her sixteenth birthday today, Miley blew out her candles surrounded by friends, Julianne Hough, Taylor Swift, Ashley Tisdale and Jordin Sparks.