ACM Awards 2015 highlights

Co-hosts Luke Bryan, left, and Blake Shelton speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Eric Church, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and George Strait were among the night's performers.

Eric Church and Keith Urban

Singers Eric Church, left, and Keith Urban perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Eric Church and Keith Urban

Singers Eric Church, left, and Keith Urban perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry

From left, musicians Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, Neil Perry of The Band Perry, Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum, Reid Perry of The Band Perry and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

George Strait

George Strait performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Taylor Swift

From left, Scott Swift, honoree Taylor Swift, Cassidy Black and recording artist Dierks Bentley attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr

Brittany Kerr and singer Jason Aldean attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Hunter Hayes

Singer Hunter Hayes attends the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Florida Georgia Line

Musicians Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Lee Brice

Singer Lee Brice performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Tony Romo

Professional football player Tony Romo speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Dierks Bentley

Singer Dierks Bentley performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert accepts the award for Song of the Year for "Automatic" onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Sam Hunt

Singer Sam Hunt performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton

Co-hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

The Band Perry

Musicians Neil Perry, Kimberly Perry and Reid Perry of The Band Perry speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

Musicians Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Phillip Sweet and Kenny Chesney attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Martina McBride

Singer Martina McBride performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Luke Bryan

Singer Luke Bryan performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara

Actresses Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Little Big Town

Musicians Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town accept the award for Vocal Group of the Year onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Alabama

Musicians Jeff Cook, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry of Alabama speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Jason Aldean

Singer Jason Aldean performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Reba McEntire, Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson, left, presents the 50th Anniversary Milestone Award to honoree Reba McEntire onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Little Big Town

From left, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Little Big Town

Musician Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Cole Swindell

Singer Cole Swindell performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Andrea Swift

Andrea Swift speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Taylor Swift and Andrea Swift

Taylor Swift accepts the Milestone Award from her mother, Andrea Swift, onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift accepts the Milestone Award from her mother, Andrea Swift, onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Thomas Rhett

Singer Thomas Rhett performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Blake Shelton

Singer Blake Shelton performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Christina Aguilera and Rascal Flatts

Recording artist Christina Aguilera, center, and Rascal Flatts members Joe Don Rooney, left, and Gary LeVox perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Christina Aguilera

Singer Christina Aguilera performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Clint Black, Brantley Gilbert

Singer Clint Black, left, and Brantley Gilbert speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Taya Kyle

Author and veteran family activist Taya Kyle speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Justin Moore, Dwight Yoakam

Musicians Justin Moore, left, and Dwight Yoakam speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Cole Swindell

Singer Cole Swindell accepts the award for New Artist of the Year onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Rucker, Owen, Spieth

Musicians Darius Rucker, Jake Owen and professional golfer Jordan Spieth speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Eric Church and Kenny Chesney

Musician Eric Church, left, presents musician Kenny Chesney with the Milestone Award for First Fan-Voted ACM Entertainer Of The Year from onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Hunter Hayes and Jason Witten

Singer Hunter Hayes, left, and professional football player Jason Witten speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Beth Behrs and Brett Eldredge

Actress Beth Behrs, left, and Brett Eldredge speak onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Lady Antebellum

Musicians Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Nick Jonas

Singer/actor Nick Jonas performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Nick Jonas and Dan + Shay

Musician Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay and singer/actor Nick Jonas, center, perform onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Trisha Yearwood

Singer Trisha Yearwood speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Lee Brice

Singer Lee Brice accepts the award for Single Record of the Year for "I Don't Dance" onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Troy Aikman

TV personality/retired NFL player Troy Aikman speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Alan Jackson

Musician Alan Jackson performs onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Miranda Lambert

Record producer Frank Liddell, left, and honoree Miranda Lambert accept the award for Album of the Year for "Platinum" during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Jason Aldean

Singer Jason Aldean accepts the award for Male Vocalist of the Year onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Steven Tyler

Singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith speaks onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Luke Bryan

Singer Luke Bryan accepts the award for Entertainer of the Year onstage during the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.