Gabby Barrett & Jimmie Allen Win Early ACM Awards

This morning ACM announced the first winners of the 2021 Award ceremony. Jimmie Allen is the winner for New Male Artist of the Year and Gabby Barrett is the winner of New Female Artist of the Year.

Host Keith Urban delivered the exciting news to both Allen and Barrett via a digital card. Watch their incredible reactions below.

Earlier this week, the full list of performers were announced. Check out more details here. Both Allen and Barrett will join this list.

Watch the 56th ACM AWARDS LIVE on SUNDAY, APRIL 18 at 8/7c on CBS and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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