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Lauren Alaina & Scott McCreery Represent 'Idol' at ACM Awards 2016!

Lauren Alaina & Scott McCreery Represent 'Idol' at ACM Awards 2016!

Lauren Alaina looks gorgeous in her blue gown while walking the red carpet at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 3) in Las Vegas.

The 21-year-old singer was joined at the event by Scotty McCreery, the winner of her season of American Idol.

Cassadee Pope, the winner of the third season of The Voice, was seen walking the carpet with her longtime boyfriend Rian Dawson. She is set to be performing with Chris Young during the show this evening!

FYI: Cassadee is wearing a Gomez-Gracia dress.

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Kelsea Ballerini Accepts ACM Award At Party For A Cause Festival

Kelsea Ballerini Accepts ACM Award At Party For A Cause Festival

Kelsea Ballerini glitters in a blue romper on stage during the 2016 ACM Party for a Cause Festival ahead of the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards Friday (April 1) in Las Vegas.

The 22-year-old “Peter Pan” singer was surprised on stage when Academy of Country Music CEO Bob Romeo came onstage to present her with the New Female Vocalist award, which she was announced as the winner earlier in this month.

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Country duo Maddie & Tae and Lauren Alaina also took the stage earlier in the night for their performances.

45+ pics inside of Kelsea Ballerini, Maddie & Tae and Lauren Alaina

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Nick Jonas & Kelsea Ballerini Will Perform Together at ACM Awards!

Nick Jonas & Kelsea Ballerini Will Perform Together at ACM Awards!

Nick Jonas and Kelsea Ballerini will be taking the stage together at the 2016 ACM Awards on CBS on Sunday (April 3)!

The 23-year-old “Chains” singer announced he’ll be performing a duet with the 22-year-old country star via Twitter on Tuesday (March 29).

Nick wrote, “Been working on something special for Sunday and now it’s official� I’m joining @KelseaBallerini for a duet at #ACMs on CBS. Don’t miss us!”

Kelsea responded, “See you soon!”

It was also recently announced that Katy Perry will be performing a duet with Dolly Parton at the event.

Kelsea Ballerini Wins New Female Vocalist Honor Ahead of ACM Awards 2016

Kelsea Ballerini Wins New Female Vocalist Honor Ahead of ACM Awards 2016

Congrats to Kelsea Ballerini!

It was just announced that the 22-year-old “Dibs” singer has won the New Female Vocalist at the 2016 ACM Awards.

This marks Kelsea‘s first award win, and she’ll vie for Female Vocalist against Jana Kramer, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood at the awards ceremony next month.

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“My reaction to WINNING AN ACM AWARD,” Kelsea shared on Twitter with a few photos. Check them below!

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