Rockie Lynne Photo Courtesy of Universal South

What's it like to attend the ACM Awards for the first time? New artist Rockie Lynne is going to let you in on the experience! Rockie, whose first single, "Lipstick," has topped the singles charts, has just released his self-titled debut album on Universal South. Now he's heading to Vegas as GAC's special correspondent. Rockie will keep a daily journal--exclusively for GAC--chronicling all of the sights, sounds and stars surrounding The 41st Annual ACM Awards Show.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Hello again everyone:

What an honor it is for GAC to allow me once again to give you a first timer’s impression of a major event. The ACM awards!

I love country music.I have been a fan of country music my entire life. First and foremost, I am a fan--just like you. I grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry and watching award shows on television--just like you.

I can clearly remember watching Alabama as they won the ACM Award for Entertainer Of The Year. I am from the Carolinas--where they were discovered playing in a small club in Myrtle Beach--it planted a seed of hope that I might someday be able to go to the show myself.

The Academy of Country Music Award are being held at the MGM Grand in Vegas!And what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...Look out Storme, I am watching you!

Seriously, I hope to be able to bring a fan's perspective of the inner workings of ACM week. I am going to try to give you a backstage glimpse of what happens behind the curtain and take you to places that we only dreamed we could go. Activities will include the motorcycle ride on Sunday, the concert following the ride, some recreational activities and of course, on the day of the show, I will show you what I see on the Orange Carpet (formerly known as the Red Carpet) and the Awards show, as well.

Thanks for logging on to my ACM blog. I can’t wait to share this special week with you! Love -- Rockie