It's a lesson we all learn at some point in our youth. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. Maybe it's more one way than the other for some, but we all get a taste for both. As Syndrome says in The Incredibles, "When everyone's super, no one will be." 

That is to say, there's hardly a winner if nobody loses. If everyone gets a ribbon, an invitation, a trophy- well then that makes things a little less special all around. You get my point, I'm sure. 

So, why am I bringing this energy? Apparently, there are some fans upset with the ACM Awards nominations which dropped earlier this week. Comments poured in online about some alleged snubs of notorious artists. Names like Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean were thrown into the conversation as missing under the Entertainer of the Year category. 

I don't agree. 

Now, I'm not saying these aren't some of the greatest acts of our era here and now, but they're not all exactly blazing trails. Maybe five years ago.... It begs the questions: are we entering a new era of country music, led by the likes of Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and even Jelly Roll? That's not to mention the up-and-comers. 

Come to think of it, Morgan Wallen is a prime example of what I mean here in comparison to someone like Miranda Lambert. They both carry years of success on the charts, yet only one seems fresh these days. Why that is, I can't exactly say. It just seems, in terms of their music careers, Morgan is sprinting whilst Miranda is powerwalking. I think his sound has evolved more, minimally. 

The only change I would make to the nominations, if I had to, would be swapping out Kane Brown for Luke Bryan. That's a discrepancy I can get behind. I mean, if they played at the same time on two separate stages at a festival you were attending, which show would you see? Yeah. 

Respectfully, these critics need to quit yapping! The ACM Awards are just one of many different annual ceremonies to celebrate country's hottest artists and their accomplishments. Not everyone gets a trophy every single time, and that's quite all right. I doubt Jason Aldean is losing sleep over it. 

Will you be watching the show? The ACM Awards stream live May 16th on Prime. Also, how do you feel about the nominees, and who do you have taking home the EOTY award? It could be fun to chart out predictions for all the winners and go up against friends to see who calls the most right, sort of like a tournament bracket. 

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