Jimmie Allen Reflects on Being the First Black Musician to Win ACMs' New Male Artist of the Year (Exclusive)

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Jimmie Allen is making history at the 2021 ACM Awards, and he's hoping he won't be the last.The country superstar is already heading into the weekend with a trophy in hand.Allen won the New Male Artist of the Year award ahead of Sunday's ceremony, making him the first Black artist to win in the category.«For me it shows where the world has gone, as far as inclusion for everyone,» he told ET's Rachel Smith as he co-hosted Friday's show. «It's a beautiful thing.

I'm hoping that even though I'm the first, I won't be the last.»And he was not, as earlier this week Kane Brown also became the first Black artist to win Video of the Year for his song «Worldwide Beautiful.» Brown is also up for Album of the Year for.