Country artists were on planes and out of surgery Thursday (March 1) when the found out they had been nominated for an ACMs.
Carly Pearce announced her nomination for New Female Vocalist of the Year to the entire Southwest Airlines flight she had just boarded.
Maren Morris, meanwhile, reacted to her four total nominations in the post-surgery haze of having her wisdom teeth removed.
Hot damn! Woke up from my post-wisdom teeth haze to find out I’m up for 4 @ACMawards ! So honored, especially for the Dear Hate nom. Didn’t see that one coming. To Vegas we go! ???????????? #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/ltjXj0o6MR
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) March 1, 2018
Similarly, Russell Dickerson heard about his nomination for New Male Vocalist of the Year and shortly thereafter went to the dentist.
Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini and more also reacted to their nominations on social media.
Thank y’all for this!!! Love y’all! @ACMawards https://t.co/FfQ9J3fyAZ
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) March 1, 2018
Thanks to all our friends and fans for these nominations. We wouldn’t be here without you guys. #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/TrFfQi0Xww
— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) March 1, 2018
It’s always a great honor to be nominated with such talented folks. Thanks y’all! @ACMawards https://t.co/M9S9wqXCqe
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) March 1, 2018
Ohhhhh goodness. Incredible. Thank you thank you thank you. #female https://t.co/1ZTYjNfQeF
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) March 1, 2018
ACMs…… HOLY SMOKES!!!!! MAD LOVE TO U ALL THIS MORNING FOR THESE INCREDIBLE NOMINATIONS. I’M EXTREMELY GRATEFUL!!!!!!!!!! – KU #ACMawards
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 1, 2018
???????? #ACMawards https://t.co/yYvDfrpFof
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) March 1, 2018
Also rad ???? #ACMawards https://t.co/aZOjv82nxB
— Thomas Rhett (@ThomasRhett) March 1, 2018
Amazing!!! Thank you, @ACMawards! #californiasunrise https://t.co/9x6w88OAJO
— Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) March 1, 2018
Eternally grateful to be able to make music for a career. Thanks @ACMawards! https://t.co/C9x1p7nHTY
— Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum) March 1, 2018
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) March 1, 2018
Recent engagement…today’s nomination…is this what it feels like to be the luckiest guy alive?! Thanks @ACMawards. https://t.co/Eilad0mp5v
— Brett Young (@BrettYoungMusic) March 1, 2018
Happy tears!!! Thank YOU ❤️????✨ #ACMawards https://t.co/aTC5fRZbkK
— Danielle Bradbery (@DBradbery) March 1, 2018
Reba hosts 53rd Annaul ACM Awards live from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, at 8 P.M. ET on CBS.