Jimmie Allen & Gabby Barrett Named ACM New Male & Female Artist of the Year

Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett were named new male and female artist of the year by the Academy of Country Music on Thursday (April 8).
Allen is the first Black artist to win a new artist award from the ACM. Both won on their second try (which is allowable under ACM rules). Allen was nominated two years ago, but lost to Luke Combs. Barrett was nominated last year and lost to Tenille Townes.
Mickey Guyton, who is set to co-host the 56th annual ACM Awards with Keith Urban, was among this year