But back in 1994, Jackson shined a light on the current state of country music at the time with “Gone Country.” Striking a chord with fans, it quickly hit No. 1 on the U.S. Hot Country Songs ...

McEntire was the 1994 ACM Entertainer of the Year and has won 16 ACM Awards overall, including her first victory in 1984. The "Fancy" vocalist first co-hosted the event in 1986 and last hosted the ...

McEntire, 69, has won 16 ACM Awards of her own and was named ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1994. Not only will she host the 59th ACMs, but she will also take the stage to perform new music.