Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson took home the ACM Award for ‘Single Record of the Year’ for their number one hit, “Don’t You Wanna Stay.”

The pair took the stage to accept the award along with producer, Michael Knox. Aldean graciously thanked the writers for creating a great song. He continued his speech by adding that he wanted a female vocal on the record and the first person that came to his mind was Clarkson. He then told the crowd, that she took the song to a new place.

Clarkson, looking gorgeous in red, thanked Jason and their managers and then sweetly thanked everyone for welcoming her from the pop world. Country music loves you, Kelly! You are welcomed with open arms.

The pair also picked up ‘Vocal Event of the Year’ prior to the ACM Awards’ live broadcast.

“Don’t You Wanna Stay” appears on Aldean’s album, My Kinda Party, as well as on Clarkson’s deluxe edition of her Stronger album.

Watch the video of Jason, Kelly, & Michael accepting their ACM Award:

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Aldean also stopped by the press room for an interview. He discussed the win, his career, working with Clarkson, Thompson Square, and touring.

“The reason I got into this business is I love playing live, I love playing music, and that’s what I want to do.”

Watch the full interview:

Congratulations to Jason, Kelly, and Michael!!!! The honor was very well deserved.

*Photo Credit: Ethan Miller – Getty Images

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Shelton co-hosted the show with Reba McEntire, and the pair once again nailed their roles as hosts. You can always count on it being a fantastic show with McEntire and Shelton leading the way.

The country superstar also performed his single “Drink On It” from his hugely successful and number one album, Red River Blue. He then took the stage again to close the show. This time, though, with Lionel Richie for their duet version of “You Are.” The track will be on Richie’s Tuskegee album, which features duets with various country stars.

To top it all off, Shelton snagged the ACM Award last night for ‘Male Vocalist of the Year!’ He was surprised by the honor, but it is very well deserved and we are so happy for him. Congratulations to Blake!!!!

Watch video of Shelton accepting his ACM Award:

Shelton also stopped by the press room for an interview. He discussed his career, The Voice, Taylor Swift, and his wife, Miranda Lambert.

Continue reading to watch the interview…

Regarding Swift, he told the press:

“Taylor is just one of those once in a lifetime stars that comes along that you know makes a difference and we’re lucky enough in country music to call her, you know, one of us. And that’s pretty cool!”

Later on, he went on to discuss his better half. He said, as her husband, he wants her to win all of the awards. But my favorite part was this:

“Country music, they’re hard on songs and music … and I’m glad they’re hard on them. And I’m glad they recognize how great Miranda’s records are and how she pushes the envelope and tries new sounds and new things all the time. But she’s not just trying it, she nails it every time. I’m blown away by her. I really am.”

*Photo Credit: AP Photo/Isaac Brekken

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