Chris Young, Julianne Hough, Bethany Hamilton, AnnaSophia Robb to present at ACM Awards
Chris Young
Bethany Hamilton, Julianne Hough, AnnaSophia Robb and Chris Young have been added to the presenters for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3 on the CBS Television Network.
The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, will be co-hosted by Oklahoma natives Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.
Hamilton, Hough, Robb and Young join previously announced presenters Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Nancy O’Dell and Ryan Seacrest. In addition, Reba, Shelton, former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn, Checotah native Carrie Underwood, Alabama, Dierks Bentley, Sara Evans, Martina McBride and Zac Brown Band with James Taylor, along with Entertainer of the Year nominees Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, Norman resident Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban have been announced as performers.
Recently nominated for his first Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance with his hit, “Gettin’ You Home,” Young is gearing up to hit the road with Jason Aldean on his sold-out “My Kinda Party Tour” this summer. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young has emerged as a fan-favorite with three consecutive No. 1s on the radio and an album approaching gold. His new single, “Tomorrow,” from his forthcoming album, “Neon,” which is set for release this summer, is quickly climbing the country charts.
Hough is a true triple-threat as a singer/actress/dancer known to millions of fans as the two-time professional dance champion on “Dancing With the Stars” before expanding into the worlds of music and film. Her self-titled debut album, released by Universal Music Group Nashville in 2008, hit the Billboard Country charts at #1 and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3. Hough will next be seen in the remake of the classic movie musical, “Footloose,” which is slated for release this October.
Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of faith, determination, and hope. On Oct. 31, 2003, Bethany was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark while surfing off Kauai’s North Shore. The attack took her left arm and seemed to end her career as a rising surf star just as it began; however, Bethany has been able to touch a large number of people with her message, charitable efforts and overall spirit. Her story will be seen on the big screen this April in “Soul Surfer,” which will mark Underwood’s movie debut.
Robb is recognized as one of the elite young actresses in film today. Known for her roles in “Race to Witch Mountain,” “Samantha: An American Girl Holiday” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Robb will next be seen on the big screen in her portrayal of Bethany Hamilton in “Soul Surfer.”
- BAM
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