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Taylor Swift poses with cancer survivor Kevin McGuire backstage after her performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 23-year-old country singer invited Kevin to last year’s show after he asked her to be his prom date. Unfortunately, his health was bad at the time and he couldn’t make it, so this year the Academy flew his entire family to Vegas for the show!

Over the weekend, Taylor met up with the family to hang out and spend some time together. Then at the big show they met up again in their fancy clothes. Check out all the pics below! More Here! »

Check out your first listen of Hunter Hayes‘ new single “I Want Crazy”!

The 21-year-old country heartthrob debuted the song at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday (April 7) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Hunter hit the stage many times throughout the show. He performed his new single and also performed with Stevie Wonder, as well as with Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley.

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Miranda Lambert belts out her hit song “Mama’s Broken Heart” at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 29-year-old country singer won huge during the evening – she took home four awards, and was congratulated by her husband, and the show’s host, Blake Shelton on stage during a super cute moment!

Miranda also changed outfits to present an award during the night.

Check out Miranda‘s performance below…

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It was an evening full of great country music at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The big winner of the evening was Miranda Lambert, who took home three awards – Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Over You”, and Single Record of the Year for “Over You”.

The coveted Entertainer of the Year award went to Luke Bryan, who gave a tearful acceptance speech!

During the show, there were tons of performances. Kelly Clarkson performed “Don’t Rush”, Taylor Swift performed “Highway Don’t Care”, and many more!

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Kelly Clarkson is bright in blue at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 30-year-old entertainer took the stage to sing her song “Don’t Rush” to the packed crowd at the country music award show.

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Earlier in the evening, Kelly arrived at the event with her fiance Brandon Blackstock and his step-mom Reba McEntire.

Check out a video of Kelly‘s performance below…

FYI: Kelly is wearing Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps with Julieri‘s silver diamond bracelet and Open Hearts by Jane Seymour earrings.

Taylor Swift takes the stage with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The country trio sang Tim‘s song “Highway Don’t Care” during the big country music award show!

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“Backstage…wish us luck!!! #ACMS” Tim tweeted before he, Taylor, and Keith took the stage for the performance.

In case you missed it, check out Taylor‘s red carpet look earlier in the evening – as well as Keith‘s look and Tim‘s look from earlier in the night as well!

FYI: Taylor is wearing a Naeem Khan dress, Anna Kern shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Carrie Underwood hits the stage for her performance at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 7) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 30-year-old singer performed her latest hit song “Two Black Cadillacs” during the show. Check out the performance below!

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Carrie is nominated tonight for two awards – Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Blown Away.

In case you missed them, check out pictures of Carrie on the red carpet!

FYI: Carrie is wearing a Theia dress.