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APRIL 15 - 21, 2018 staradvertiser.com COUNTRY SHINES The best and brightest in country music hit the strip for the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards. The iconic Reba McEntire hosts this year’s ceremony for the 15th time, and is also up for Female Vocalist of the Year — her 16th nomination in the category. Broadcast live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, the night celebrates all of country music’s fi nest, from veteran superstars to fresh, emerging talents. Airing Sunday, April 15, on CBS. Join host, Lyla Berg as she sits down with guests Meet the NEW SHOW who share their work on moving our community forward. WEDNESDAY! people SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: John Wood, Director, U.S. Pacific Command and places Daria Loy-Goto, Complaints and Enforcement Officer, that make Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO) 1st & 3rd Hawai‘i Jim Howe, Director, Honolulu Emergency Services Department Wednesday of the Month, Kuuipo Kumukahi, Artistic Director, Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame 6:30 pm | Channel 53 olelo.org special. Tyler Kurashige, Director of Program Operations, Big Brothers Big Sisters ON THE COVER | 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Pro host Reba McEntire returns to host the 53rd boys dominate, so it’s coming around. I have Rebecca Romijn (“X-Men,” 2000) and Olympic Academy of Country Music Awards faith.” Nominated in the category this year are athlete Lindsey Vonn. Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Chris ACM Award-nominated artist Bentley put Stapleton and Keith Urban. out a call to fans earlier this month, looking By Sarah Passingham Her disappointment is understandable, TV Media to make his performance special. The singer particularly with this being a big year for break- asked his fans on social media to send images ountry artists hit the strip on Sunday, throughs for women in country music. Bebe of their personal female heroes for the chance April 15, for the 53rd Academy of Coun- Rexha, one of the performers of the night, to be part of his performance of “Woman, Ctry Music Awards, airing on CBS. Broad- made history in February when her hit with fel- Amen,” and photos of these heroes will be dis- cast live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden low performers Florida Georgia Line, “Meant played behind Bentley while he performs his hit Arena, it’s a night of celebrating the best in to Be,” topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs during the show. country music, from veteran superstars to for the 11th week in a row. Unseating Taylor Bentley is not the only one dropping perfor- fresh, emerging talents. Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back mance hints. McEntire revealed that she would Hosting the ceremony this year is country Together,” the tune became the longest-run- be interested in performing with country icon music legend Reba McEntire. The eponymous ning No. 1 song by a lead female. Both tracks Dolly Parton during the ceremony. There’s been “Reba” star is no stranger to the hosting gig, are crossover hits, with Swift’s song being the no official word yet whether the host will be having taken the reins a total of 14 times lead single from her 2012 album, “Red,” which performing during the show with or without between 1985 and 2012. “I really enjoy host- at the time was her most pop-influenced re- Parton, though she surely got fans excited at ing. It’s very exciting. I love live television,” the cord to date. Primarily a pop star herself, Rexha the prospect. songstress told Entertainment Tonight. spoke to Billboard of her success on the coun- The New Female Vocalist category suggests Not only does McEntire have solid experi- try charts, saying “the beautiful thing about that the nominees will be largely unknown to ence in the hosting seat, she is a record- music is that it allows you to break boundaries.” music fans, but there’s something familiar holding award winner, having taken home 16 Along with Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, about nearly all of this year’s nominated art- awards from the Academy of Country Music the impressive list of performers for ists. With the exception of “Every Little over the years — the most wins of any art- this year’s event includes Aldean, Thing” singer Carly Pearce, all of the cat- ist. She won her first ACM Award in 1984 for Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, egory’s nominees have been contestants Female Vocalist of the Year, an award she is Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, on singing competition shows. Lauren also nominated for this year, making it her 16th Urban, Blake Shelton, Lady Alaina was runner-up in season 10 of nomination in the category. Antebellum, Kenny Chesney “American Idol,” Danielle Bradbery became One achievement that is close to the mul- and more. The ceremony the then-youngest winner of “The Voice” in titalented star’s heart is her 1994 win for the welcomes not only coun- season 4, and “Lonely Call” singer RaeLynn ACM’s Entertainer of the Year. With a personal try artists but some famous made it to the quarter-finals of “The Voice” connection to the category, McEntire told country fans as present- in 2012. That much talent makes for an excit- Entertainment Tonight that she was “disap- ers for the night, including New ing, tight race between nominees. pointed” about the lack of female nominees Orleans Saints quarterback this year but remained hopeful, calling country Drew Brees, Nancy O’Dell of Reba McEntire, host of the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards music “very cyclical. The girls dominate or the “Entertainment Tonight,” actress 2 STAR CHANNELS April 15 - 21, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer John worries when becomes more determined than ever. Mike’s TV Media Marlena misses their condition becomes even worse. dinner plans. Lucas The Young and the Restless confronts the person For the week of April 9 - 13 Nick notices a mysterious woman leaving he believes is behind Victor’s hotel room. Nikki arrives and Nick tells Chloe’s offer. Rafe is her about the woman. Nick convinces Nikki to The Bold and the Beautiful shaken by Hope’s de- attend the dedication for Chancellor Gardens. Wyatt steps into Bill’s role at Spencer cision regarding their Hilary is annoyed when Devon arrives with Publications while Bill recovers. Bill tries to talk marriage. Adrienne Simone at the dedication ceremony. Jill and to Liam, but Liam is hesitant to give his father Drake Hogestyn has an unexpected Nikki battle for the spotlight as they both want another chance. Steffy makes an accusa- stars in “Days of suggestion for Will’s Our Lives” to express how close they were to Katherine. tion against Hope. Katie is upset when Thorne first article in the Kyle tells Ashley he wants to move into the states that Wyatt and Bill are a a package deal. Spectator. Vivian tries Abbott mansion. Ashley turns to Abby for help Bill makes an incredible offer to Wyatt, but it to convince Leo not to give up on their plan to in convincing him otherwise. Kyle asks Abby for comes with a condition. Brooke worries at how bring down Sonny. Rafe vows to fight for his an update on Victor’s condition. 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