Keith Urbancontinues his reign as the king of country.
The singer took home the top award of the night, entertainer of the year, at the 54thAcademy Of Country Music Awardsat the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning over fellow nomineesLuke Bryan,Kenny Chesney,Chris StapletonandJason Aldean. Hepicked up the same prize at November’s CMA Awards.
As the Aussie singer took the stage, he received a standing ovation from the audience, including wifeNicole Kidman, whom he thanked as he made his acceptance speech.
Keith Urban.
“My team, thank you every one of you. To the fans out there, you are amazing. You have no idea what you mean to me. No idea,” added Urban, who went on to thank his and Kidman’s daughters Sunday Rose, 10, and Faith Margaret, 8.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.CBS
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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban.John Shearer/ACMA2019/Getty Images
This marks the first time that Urban, 51, has earned the title, despite nine nominations in the category since 2005. Urban — who also performed during the show — recently wrapped up hisGraffiti U World Tour.
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“It doesn’t make me very happy because we’ve got some very talented women who are out there working their butts off,” McEntire said while announcing the nominations onCBS This Morningin February. “I’m missing my girlfriends on this.”
The last female entertainer to win the coveted title wasTaylor Swiftin 2012.
The 54th Academy of Country Music Awards were being broadcast live from Las Vegas on CBS starting at 8 p.m. ET on April 7.
source: people.com
