This weekend saw the Academy of Country Music Awards present Taylor Swift with its Milestone Award. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the ACMs Taylor was one of seven artists who were honored for making a significant impact in the genre.
 
On accepting the honour, Taylor said:
 
"I'm so happy, so happy I learned to write songs in a town like Nashville. I'm so grateful that I learned what hard work is from my heroes who are all sitting here. And I'm so unbelievably proud that I learned to treat people with kindness and respect from country music. I love you so much."
 
The Milestone Award was also presented on Sunday to fellow industry superstars Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney.
 
Also in attendance on Sunday was Hunter Hayes who begins his debut headline UK tour at KOKO London in a months time on May 22nd. Last remaining tickets available now here.
 
Taylor Swift begins The 1989 World Tour on May 5th at the Tokyo Dome. The tour hits the UK on June 23rd at Glasgow's SSE Hydro. Tickets and more details can be found here.