Hot! Acm Awards

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The ACM Awards do not kick off till later the following evening, but one particular prize has been surpassed out. Last overnight (March 31), Montgomery Gentry , Love and Theft in addition to , whom won continue year.

The husband-wife crew of Keifer and Shawna Thompson figured out of the gain soon after they'd done included in the ACM Salute towards the Military Concert with Las Vegas, when tonight's ceremony takes place, as well as pair were visibly changed with the accolade.

"It's also been a long, long road," Keifer informed the actual crowd. "This can be one of several greatest hours connected with your lives."

"This may be a incredibly bittersweet time for me," added Shawna. "More sweet as compared to bitter. My daddy handed away 30 days ago. This is perfect for my dad."

Last year, Thompson Square launched it's self-titled debut album, which will make No. a few for the region charts and also presented the actual chart-topping hit "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not."

With previous night's triumph, Keifer along with Shawna have became merely thirdly duo soon after Sugarland in order to succeed Vocal Duo on the Year given that 1991.

The 47th Annual ACM Awards weather tonight from 8PM EST about CBS.

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