Carly Pearce, Lee Brice Win ACM’s 2021 ‘Musical Event of the Year’
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice have won the Musical Event of the Year for this Sunday’s (4/18) ACM Awards, making their duet “I Hope You’re Happy Now” a winner in…
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Carly Pearce and Lee Brice have won the Musical Event of the Year for this Sunday's (4/18) ACM Awards, making their duet "I Hope You're Happy Now" a winner in the category for both the ACM and the CMA.
Carly posted to Instagram, "Look ma, I won an ACM. Wow. I really can’t believe this. #acmawards #musiceventoftheyear."
Lee posted a video of them getting the honor. He said, "I'm over the moon on winning this award but especially happy for @carlypearce! This is her story, her song and I am honored to be a part of it. Seeing this from the very beginning from her prospective to now winning awards is full circle and humbling but rewarding. Tune in to watch us perform live this Sunday at the @acmawards on @cbstv and @paramountplus."
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