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VIDEO: ACM Awards – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson Win Single of the Year

Jeanna D. — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:34:51 +0000

It was a sweep for “Don’t You Wanna Stay” at the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night.

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:

Continue reading to watch video of Jason in the press room…

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

ACM Awards’ Polls: Results

Jeanna D. — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:11:44 +0000

Thank-you for participating in our ACM Awards’ polls this past week! We love hearing from you all and appreciate the feedback.

We compiled the results from our polls. Here is how our awesome ‘Keepin’ It Country’ readers voted…

New Artist

The reigning American Idol champ, Scotty McCreery, was the favorite for ‘New Artist’ with 51% of the votes.

Vocal Duo

The ‘Vocal Duo of the Year’ category was by far our most popular poll. Thank-you so much for voting, and for all of your great comments! It was a battle of the fan bases between Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, and Thompson Square. Steel Magnolia fans were impressively representing for their duo and won the poll with 49% of the votes!

Vocal Group

In our ‘Vocal Group of the Year’ poll, The Band Perry edged out Lady Antebellum with 38% of the votes.

Continue reading for the rest of our results…

Female Vocalist

The ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ category was another popular poll. Miranda Lambert was the clear favorite with 62% of the votes.

Male Vocalist

The ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ poll came down to Blake Shelton versus Jason Aldean, and Blake won the category with 39% of the votes.

Single

The ‘Single Record of the Year’ category was our second biggest poll behind ‘Vocal Duo.’ Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson took this one for their smash single, “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” by a landslide and ended up with 85% of the votes.

Album

The ‘Album of the Year’ poll went to Miranda Lambert’s “Four The Record” with 55% of the votes. Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” came in second with 23%.

Song

The ‘Song of the Year’ poll was another close one. Eli Young Band‘s “Crazy Girl” squeezed by Lady Antebellum’s “Just A Kiss.”

Vocal Event

The ‘Vocal Event of the Year’ poll also went to Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson for “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with the duet partners finishing up with 57% of the votes.

Entertainer

The ‘Entertainer of the Year’ poll was again between Blake Shelton and Jason Aldean. Blake won out again, though, with 42% of the votes.

Thank-you again for voting in our polls! Will your predictions end up being correct?

Watch the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night at 8/7c on CBS to see who ends up going home winners!

Poll: CMA Single of the Year

Jeanna D. — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:48:33 +0000

Next up… Single of the Year!

With some of the biggest and best songs of the past year, it’s a battle between “A Little Bit Stronger” – Sara Evans, “Colder Weather” – Zac Brown Band, “Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson, “Honey Bee” – Blake Shelton, and “If I Die Young” – The Band Perry.

Single of the Year goes to the artist(s) and producer(s).

Which hit is your favorite?

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