35th Academy of Country Music Awards explained

35th Academy of Country Music Awards
Date:May 3, 2000
Location:Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, California
Most Nominations:Faith Hill
Tim McGraw
Dixie Chicks (5 each)
Most Wins:Faith Hill
Lonestar
Dixie Chicks (2 each)
Network:CBS
Host:Dolly Parton
Previous:34th
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The 35th Academy of Country Music Awards was held on May 3, 2000, at the Universal Amphitheatre, in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by Dolly Parton.

Winners and nominees

Winners are shown in bold.[1]

Entertainer of the YearAlbum of the Year
Top Female Vocalist of the YearTop Male Vocalist of the Year
Top Vocal Duo or Group of the YearTop Vocal Event of the Year
Single Record of the YearSong of the Year
Top New Male VocalistTop New Female Vocalist
Top New Vocal Duo or GroupVideo of the Year
Pioneer Award
  • Tammy Wynette

Performers

Performer(s)Song(s)
George Strait
Alan Jackson
"Murder on Music Row"
George Jones"Choices"
Lonestar"Amazed"
Gary Allan
Chad Brock
Brad Paisley
Top New Male Vocalist Medley
"Lovin' You Against My Will"
"Yes!"
"He Didn't Have to Be"
Jo Dee Messina"That's the Way"
Asleep at the Wheel
Billy Gilman
"Roly Poly"
Martina McBride"Love's the Only House"
Tim McGraw"Some Things Never Change"
Kenny Chesney"She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy"
Dolly Parton
Patty Loveless
The Judds
Martina McBride
Tammy Wynette Tribute
"Stand by Your Man"
Alan Jackson
Hank Williams Jr.
"The Blues Man"
Jessica Andrews
Julie Reeves
Chalee Tennison
Top New Female Vocalist Medley
"Unbreakable Heart"
"What I Need"
"Just Because She Lives There"
Chely Wright"Single White Female"
Sawyer Brown"Perfect World"
Collin Raye"Couldn't Last a Moment"
Toby Keith"How Do You Like Me Now?!"
Reba McEntire"I'll Be"
Faith Hill
Tim McGraw
"Let's Make Love"
Montgomery Gentry
SHeDAISY
Yankee Grey
Top New Vocal Duo or Group Medley
"Hillbilly Shoes"
"This Woman Needs"
"All Things Considered"
Dolly Parton"Travelin' Prayer"
Clint Black
Lisa Hartman Black
"When I Said I Do"
Wynonna"Going Nowhere"

Presenters

Presenter(s)Notes
Catherine Bell
Tracy Lawrence
Top Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
Neal McCoy
Marie Osmond
Ty Herndon
Video of the Year
Tracy Byrd
Mark Wills
Top New Male Vocalist
Mark Chesnutt
Jane Clayson Johnson
Bryan White
Song of the Year
Bellamy Brothers
The Kinleys
Top Vocal Event of the Year
Trisha YearwoodPresented Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award to Tammy Wynette
Linda Davis
Trace Adkins
Holly Dunn
Top New Female Vocalist
Danni Leigh
Dwight Yoakam
Album of the Year
Bill Engvall
Janie Fricke
Clay Walker
Single Record of the Year
Lee Ann Womack
The Wilkinsons
Top New Vocal Duo or Group
Buck Owens
Dixie Chicks
Top Male Vocalist of the Year
Brooks & DunnTop Female Vocalist of the Year
Dolly PartonEntertainer of the Year

Notes and References

  1. News: Country Music Fans Shouldn't Miss The Opening. Gainesville Sun. 15. May 3, 2000.