Academy of Country Music Awards 2009

Date:

April 5th, 2009

Location:

MGM Grand - Las Vegas, Nevada

Attendees:

Billy Ray Cyrus, Brad Paisley, Camila Alves, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Julianne Hough, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Marisa Miller, Matthew McConaughey, Miley Cyrus, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Swift

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Marisa Miller Passes the "Toby Keith Test"

Looking stunning as she arrived at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Marisa Miller was on-hand for the 2009 Academy Of Country Music Awards on Sunday evening (April 5).

The Victoria's Secret Angel had the pleasure of introducing Toby Keith's performance, telling the crowd: "Toby Keith is very serious about who introduces him."

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2009 ACM Awards: The Show, The Winners

The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was the place to be on Sunday night (April 5) for all things country, as the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards arrived.

Hosted by Reba McEntire, the big shindig kicked off with an ensemble performance by Brooks & Dunn, featuring Taylor Swift, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. McEntire exclaimed, "What an opening! Now that's what I call a stimulus package!"

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Julianne Hough Shines at 2009 ACM Awards

She’s a relative newcomer to the world of country music, but Julianne Hough seemed to fit right in at tonight’s 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.

The “That Song in My Head” singer arrived on the orange carpet outside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino along with her boyfriend, singer Chuck Wicks.

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Kellie Pickler: Stunning at the ACM Awards

She’s no stranger to the glitz and glam of industry awards shows, and Kellie Pickler looked right at home at tonight’s 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The “Best Days of Your Life” songstress gave the paparazzi plenty of eye candy, sporting a strapless champagne-colored multi-textured gown and a simple blonde hairdo.

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LeAnn Rimes: All Smiles at the 2009 ACM Awards

Her personal life has been surrounded with controversy, but that didn't keep LeAnn Rimes from smiling as she arrived at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (April 5).

The country cutie happens to be the recipient of the Home Depot Humanitarian Award in recognition of "all the time and effort and passion she devotes to many charitable organizations."

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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves: ACM Lovers

Never one to miss out on a big event, Matthew McConaughey showed up at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards with his lovely babymama Camila Alves tonight (April 5).

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: 2009 ACM Awards

Ever the elegant couple, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were lovey-dovey on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (April 5).

Ready for the night's 44th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, the "Australia" actress wore a daring open-back gown, with Keith caressing his lady's behind as they posed for pictures.

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Miley Cyrus Hits the ACM Awards with Billy Ray

With papa Billy Ray on her arm, Miley Cyrus made a grand arrival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (April 5).

On hand for the 44th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, Miss Cyrus just so happens to be on the list of performers during the evening, as she'll be taing the stage to play her song "The Climb".

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