After a months-long delay due to the ongoing pandemic, The Academy of Country Music Awards finally aired on Wednesday (September 16). While the performances and the fashion are definitely the biggest draws of country music’s biggest night, the awards themselves, as well as the sweet acceptance speeches, are always fun to watch, too.
From Taylor Swift’s return to ACMs after a seven year hiatus to Miranda Lambert winning her 35th ACM Award, here are some of the highlights you may have missed from the show this year.