Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne Take ACM Musical Event Of the Year
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: (L-R) T.J. Osborne and John Osborne of The Brothers Osborne attend the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The Academy of Country Music announced earlier today (April 7), before the ACM Awards started, that Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne are the winners of the Music Event of the Year category for their collaboration, “Burning Man.”
Meanwhile, Bentley is performing at the show with Americana singer Brandi Carlile. Earlier, he posted images to Instagram from their rehearsals. “Tonight’s the night! @brandicarlile #travelinlight#acmawards
Meanwhile, Brothers Osborne posted before heading out to the red carpet, “Bring it @acmawards ????: @luciesilvas”
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The award was announced in advance of the 54the Academy Of Country Music Awards airing live at 8 PM ET tonight on CBS.
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