By Rebekah Deponte |Staff Writer| The American Country Countdown (ACC) Awards happened May 1 at The Forum in Inglewood. The event embodied the roots of country music, acknowledging artists who have shaped the industry, as well as celebrating the shift in the genre's sound that has been inspired by country newcomers. The ACC Awards are based on the weekly radio show "American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks" and recognized country music artists' yearly achievements based on album sales, radio play, and streaming data. Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Camaron "Cam" Marvel Ochs opened the show with a performance of McBride's hit song, "This One's for the Girls." The … [Read more...] about American Country Countdown Awards