More than 20 country artists joined forces Sunday evening (April 5) for ACM Presents: Our Country, a two-hour television special on CBS that featured some of the genre’s biggest stars performing from the comfort of their homes.
The 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards were originally scheduled for Sunday, and following the coronavirus pandemic, the awards show was pushed to Sept.
16. Instead of giving up the time slot, the Academy decided to offer some hope and togetherness to the nation. Gayle King served as the evening’s host, promising that each performance was shot with social distancing in mind. “There's a lot of uncertainty about how long this will last, but one thing we do know is the healing power of music,” King said. “And nobody