After reading their story, I am even more excited about seeing their wedding on the Academy of Country Music Awards this Sunday night on CBS2!

 I’ve fallen in love with them and so wish them the best! Isn’t this the cutest picture?!   Check out their story here.

Think you know everything there is to know about Carrie Underwood? Try out these fast facts, and let us know if you have any inside knowledge of this country music sweetheart!

Carrie is not only nominated for “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, but also “Vocal Event of the Year” for her duet with Brad Paisley, “Remind Me”.

The awards show is set to take place on Sunday, April 1st and will air on CBS at 7pm.

Your hosts will be Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.

(Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Taylor’s nominated for a bunch of ACM awards this Sunday night, and we caught up with her to find out how she’s feeling …

Voting is open right now for ACM Entertainer & New Artist of the Year, and you are the deciding factor!

For Entertainer, you can vote for Kenny, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton or Taylor Swift.

For New Artist, choose Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes or Scotty McCreery.

Vote now HERE (can do it once a day through the night of the show)!

Lead singer Mike Eli of the Eli Young Band and his wife, Kacey,  have announced they are expecting their first baby!  Due date is  August 2nd and they know it’s a girl.

More on the story here…

Martina McBride has something really special planned for her performance on Sunday night’s ACM Awards. She will be singing her new single, “Marry Me,” with Pat Monahan from Train and a very special couple will actually get married on stage at the awards show. Watch it Sunday night at 7 on CBS!

To  find out more about the very special couple that was chosen, click here.    

And if you want a taste of what’s on their grill, you can have it, as vendors will be selling barbecue, offering tastings, and even providing some cooking demonstrations.

All BBQ events below are part of the ACM Experience and will be held March 30-April 1, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Friday, March 30

3pm PST: Competition begins at the BBQ Demo Area. Chefs include: Chef Brian Elledge (Mandalay Bay), Chef Matt Scovill and Chuck Wagenaar (Luxor), Chef Gary Munsie and Daniel McGowen (Excalibur) and Chefs Derek Gigliotti and Julio Castillo (Mirage)

5pm PST: Winners Announced on the Country Thunder Stage.

Saturday, March 31:

Today’s the day of the actual ACM BBQ Throwdown. This means, it’s the culmination of more than 24 hours of grilling, perfecting and judging of the best 100 international BBQ teams. Dig in!

Noon PST: Judging – Open to the public to watch!

6pm PST: Winners Announced on the Country Thunder Stage.

Today is also the BULL Sin City BBQ Challenge, where country music artists, Miss Nevada and TNA Wrestlers will be paired up with BBQ celebrities to compete for prizes.

4pm PST: Competition begins at the BBQ Demo Area with Ira Dean, Kenny Foster, Canaan Smith, Miss Nevada Alana Lee, Jeff Hardy and James Storm.

5pm PST: Winners Announced on the Country Thunder Stage.

Sunday, April 1:

Today is Ribba Ramma, an amateur competition open to the backyard griller. Professionals will be judging while attendees are invited to sample for a $10 suggested donation (to the Autism Foundation) and vote for the People’s Choice Winner.

10am PST: Competition begins in the BBQ Team Area.

3pm PST: Winners Announced on the Country Thunder Stage.

All BBQ events above are part of the ACM Experience, the first-ever, free, open-to-the public country music lifestyle event being held as part of the ACM Awards celebration. Other events during the three-day ACM Experience (March 30-April 1) include the ACM Expo,the Ram Ride and Drive, concerts, and the Fan Jam. Events are held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Read more stories about the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Cast your vote for the 2012 ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year!

See the full list of 2012 ACM Award nominees, and read more nominee profiles.

See more profiles of 2012 ACM Award nominees.

Pick-A-Side: Which country song do you like better?

Going to Las Vegas for the ACMs? Get info on where to stay, eat, drink, and see live music (some of it absolutely free).

Watch the Academy of Country Music Awards live on Sunday, April 1 at 8pm ET (delayed PT) on CBS.

- Kurt Wolff, CBS Local

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland (Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images)

[Photos] The Scene From The Tragic…

Last summer’s tragedy at the Indiana State Fair is still being sorted out, as the courts prepare to hear what happened. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles has been ordered to testify in the case representing the popular country group. Details here.

On a happier note, Lionel Richie‘s new album Tuskegee is out now, and he tells us how easy it was working with so many great country singers and bands.

Plus, lots of country stars will be on TV tonight, and we’ll tell you when and where!

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Think you know everything there is to know about the Zac Brown Band? Try out these fast facts, and let us know if you have any inside knowledge of these country stars!

Zac Brown, Coy Bowles, Clay Cook, Jimmy De Martini, Chris Fryar, and John Dirskell Hopkins are nominated for “Vocal Group of the Year” at this year’s upcoming 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which are set to take place on Sunday, April 1st.

The show, hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire, will air on CBS at 7pm.