NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Big Machine Records recording artist Jack Ingram already boasts an impressive resume of singer, songwriter and recipient of the 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Best New Male Vocalist award. This fall, he will add celebrity judge to his list of work experience when he provides his personal insights and advice to the six hopeful finalists during the finale of Great American Country’s Next GAC Star talent competition (September 10, 9 pm ET) powered by Music Nation.
“It’s never easy to act as an expert and ‘judge’ someone else …

The 43rd annual Academy of Country Music awards followed a predictable award show program with cleaned up and cut up performances as well as awards that go to artists that make you say “Why did they get that”. The awards kicked off with a few minutes of comedy from host Reba McEntire who did a great job throughout the evening moving the lackluster show along even through the most boring of parts. The show was packed with performances from many of todays top artist and even some legends. The …