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The 2016 ACM Awards aren't for a couple of weeks yet, but the winners of the three major New Artist categories have already been announced.

Country icon Dolly Parton and pop superstar Katy Perry are teaming up.

The ACM Awards nominations were announced Feb. 1, with one name noticeably missing: Blake Shelton.

Dierks Bentley announced the first of the 2016 ACM Awards nominees on Monday morning (Feb. 1). Eric Church leads the way with five nominations so far. Singers up for Entertainer of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist of the Year and Vocal Duo and Group were announced live on CBS This Morning.

Luke Bryan will return to host the 2016 ACM Awards, but Blake Shelton will not. A promo video for the 51st annual awards breaks the news of Shelton’s departure while teasing who Bryan’s on-stage buddy may be next April.

Randy Travis is one of the most legendary artists in country music. Since 2012, Travis has caught a series of bad breaks both with legal issues and illness. Through it all, the Nashville community and country music artists and fans everywhere have continued to show him their love and support.

Besides the awards and great performances at the ACM Awards, the top trending topic on Twitter was, who's on Keith Urban's shirt?

Taylor Swift has long been Country Music's Sweetheart, and at the 2015 ACM Awards, she was shown just how much she is still loved by the community by being presented with the Milestone Award.

From legends like Garth Brooks and George Strait to newcomers like Sam Hunt, the ACM Awards were about more than awards, as performances were the highlight of the night, including a tribute to Merle Haggard from Eric Church and Keith Urban.

Miranda Lambert stole the spotlight on the ACM red carpet in stunning gown. Take a look at the best dressed at this year's awards in Dallas, Texas.

The Academy began rolling out 2015 ACM Awards winners before the big 50th anniversary celebration even began, with Florida Georgia Line and Dierks Bentley pocketing early prizes.

The Academy of Country Music surprised Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert with Guinness World Records during rehearsals for the 2015 ACM Awards on Friday (April 17).