Miranda Lambert has crowned Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson the ACM Awards' new male and new female artists of the year.MORE: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsMiranda was on hand to share the news with the two singers during a Zoom call on Friday morning, days before the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from Las Vegas.
WATCH: Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson win ACMs 2022 new male and new female artists of the year"Holy [expletive]. If there's anybody who understands the fricken' blood, sweat and tears, it's you," Lainey, 29, said to Miranda."I just want to say thank you for paving the damn way for me to be able to have an opportunity like this.
Man, this is the best news I think I've ever gotten."MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news MORE: Blake Shelton brings fans to tears with emotional message"I could not be happier.
You so deserve it. You're my favorite and I love getting to be friends with you," Miranda added.Parker on his call was in shock, sharing: "Are you serious?
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