Lauren Alaina, Midland and Brett Young are all early winners at next month’s ACM Awards

Lauren Alaina, Midland and Brett Young are all early winners at next month’s ACM Awards taking home New Female Vocalist, New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, and New Male Vocalist of the Year. The winners received a surprise phone call from 53rd ACM Awards host Reba McEntire sharing the good news.

An emotional Lauren was on her tour bus getting ready for a show in Kentucky when she got the call from Reba.

Over the weekend @reba called the ACM New Artist of the Year winners to let them know they had won! Let’s just say our New Female Vocalist of the Year had us all in tears. Congrats @laurenalaina! #ACMawards

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Brett said, “I was blown away when I got the call from Reba. Winning an ACM Award is something every Country artist dreams about. It’s an absolute honor to receive this award in a category of incredible artists, and I’m so thankful to the ACM and my fans for making this a reality.”

In case you didn’t know, the ACM for New Male Vocalist of the Year goes to @brettyoungmusic. Check out his reaction when @reba broke the news… #ACMawards

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The guys from Midland said “When @reba calls…you answer! We’re honored to have won @acmawards Best New Vocal Group, thanks y’all for the support!”

The ACM for New Vocal Group of the Year goes to @Midland! And yes, that really was @Reba on the phone! #ACMawards

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Lauren, Midland, and Brett have also all been added as performers on the ACM Awards, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15th at 8 p.m. on CBS.