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My Journey to the (Nosebleed Section of the) ACM Awards!

I suppose I'll start from the beginning. Why did I even buy a ticket to the Academy of Country Music Awards? Remember when I worked in Las Colinas for a week? Well, I supposed to do that again during the same week of the ACMs, so I was trying to figure out what the heck I was going to do to entertain myself while I was there. And then I thought, why not attend one of the most prestigious country music award shows ever? So I bought a ticket (just for one, please. I was going on a work trip, and I didn't want to make anyone drive up just for one night), and then later found out I wouldn't need to work. That didn't stop me though. I made the three-hour drive to Dallas, and I had a blast at the ACMs (with just a few hiccups along the way. Texas streets and I don't get along.). 

Dress | Forever 21

I know what you're thinking. Is it possible to have fun at an awards show by yourself? The answer, my friend, is yes indeed, you can have a blast. I  know I did. I talked to random people. Live tweeted and snapchatted most of the show. Jammed out to all of the amazing artists. Cheered on the winners (extra loud for my girl, Taylor Swift). I had so much fun in my nosebleed (yes, that's section 447) seats. 

Unfortunately, I couldn't bring my nice camera in with me (or my small clutch. I literally had to stuff everything in my boots because my clutch was too long apparently), so all I had was my phone. Sad day. I still managed to catch some footage before my phone died. You can watch my full journey below:


Have you ever attended an awards show? 

38 comments :

  1. Glad you had a fun time at the ACM. Totally in love with the dress you wear.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  2. So fun!! I didn't realize that you could buy tickets to the ACMs - I pictured everyone being on a super secret invite list!

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  3. That's awesome!
    I'd love to attend someday as I love country music.


    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

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  4. Totally jealous that you got to go even if you were in nosebleed seats! Hope you had a blast!

    Xo, Rach
    Seashells + Sparkles

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  5. That's a bucket list item for me, once in a lifetime and I totally would have done it solo if it was that close too! Awesome!!

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  6. Oh my gosh that looks like so much fun! I also love, love, love your dress! I've never thought about going to an awards show like this but now I might just have to try it!

    xoxo,
    Meghan
    Southern Belle Secrets

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  7. Wow this is a super cool experience! Your dress looks fab and I'm cheering for Taylor right there with you (:

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  8. Thanks so much, Amy! I'm in love with it and already looking for another occasion to wear it.

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  9. Right?! I was surprised too! I'm glad I got to go!

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  10. You should definitely go, Jenny! I had so much fun! I was glad they brought it to Texas this year, and I had to take advantage.

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  11. I still had so much fun in my nosebleeds! Haha.

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  12. Thanks, Heather! I had way too much fun! I'm addicted and want to go to more award shows.

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  13. Thanks so much! I got it from Forever 21, and I'm already looking for another reason to wear it. I'm addicted to going to award shows now and would love to go to more!

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  14. That's aweseome, sooo jealous!!!
    xo, claudia
    www.chroniclesofclaudia.com

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  15. I am so jealous! What a great experience for you. I'm obsessed with country music so I think going to an event like this might just kill me. Glad you had a great time :)

    xx. Brittany
    Life Like a Twenty Something

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  16. I'm so jealous! I of course watched the awards from home because I'm addicted to country music, but to see it live would be a dream come true (even if it is from the nose bleeds ;)

    xoxo, SS

    The
    Southern Stylista

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  17. I went to a country music awards show once when I was in middle school, and it was SO MUCH FUN! Glad that you had a good time & didn't let a few minor hiccups ruin your night! I admire you so much for going alone!!

    XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass

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  18. That's so awesome that you got to experience it in middle school! I've been trying to master the art of solo travel, and I really think I'm getting the hang of it. I love hanging out by myself on work trips.

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  19. It was so much fun! You should definitely try to see it next year or maybe even one of the many other country award shows!

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  20. It was so much fun! I would love to go again or even to another award show!

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  21. Thanks so much! Taylor is my girl! Love her so much. Are you going to see her on her 1989 tour?

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  22. You look fantastic! I had no idea there were so many people at those award shows! What a fun memory :)

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  23. SOO lucky! I hope you had a blast! You look gorgeous!

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  24. Right?! There were so many people! This award show actually set a world record for the most attended live awards show. The ACMs are usually in Nashville, but they moved it to Dallas so more people could attend for the 50th anniversary! I'm glad I was able to be a part of it.

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  25. Thanks so much, Lauren! I did have SO much fun!

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  26. Oh my gosh- this is too cool! Love how you went by yourself. I'm a huge Backstreet Boys fan and earlier this year I bought a ticket for one to the premiere of their documentary movie. :-p

    Xoxo A
    www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  27. They're doing the Backstreet Boys documentary at one of the movie theaters here, and I'm really thinking about going haha! I'm glad someone else I know has seen it some I'm still not the only BSB fangirl!

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  28. I love your dress! You look beautiful! I attended an MTV Awards show a few years back. It was fun!

    xx
    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

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  29. Thank you! I'm so jealous! I would LOVE to attend the MTV Awards. That sounds amazing.

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  30. I completely agree, Kati! I would love to go to more awards shows in the future!

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  31. I really wish I could have seen T. Swift's mom out there... :*(


    Glad you had a good time!

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  32. Mama Swift is seriously the best person ever. I love her just as much as I love Taylor. Sigh.

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  33. It looks like you had a wonderful time! I'm glad you went and rocked it by yourself - flying solo is no reason not to have a blast, especially on once in a lifetime stuff like this. I've been to an awards show before and it is definitely amongst my best memories.

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