Early winners awarded ACM trophy

Reba McEntire Surprises 2018 New Artist Winners

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Author: Chris ArmstrongPublished 27th Mar 2018

Over the last few days Reba McEntire has been doing her rounds with Lauren Alaina, Midland and Brett Young, telling them of their early ACM wins. The winners were announced ahead of the main award ceremony due to take place on April 15 from Las Vegas.

The new vocal group award for 2018 went to Midland, Brett Young is the new male artist and Lauren Alaina is this year’s new female vocalist of the year, an award McEntire was nominated for back in 1980.

These awards mark the first-ever ACM Award wins for Alaina, Midland and Young. In addition, Alaina is nominated for vocal event for “What Ifs” with Kane Brown, and Midland is nominated for vocal group and single record of the year for “Drinkin’ Problem.”