Tommy Wright opens up on Kilmarnock rebuild as he gears up for season opener

Miranda Lambert won the biggest prize of the night at the ACM Awards on Monday after being crowned Entertainer of the Year.MORE: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood + moreBut her joy over finally scooping the coveted title was tinged with sadness as she revealed her heartbreak during an emotional acceptance speech. Miranda was unable to attend the Las Vegas ceremony as she is currently in London, England, for a string of upcoming shows.WATCH: Country music's biggest party hit Las VegasSpeaking to host Dolly Parton via video link from her hotel room, Miranda admitted she was heartbroken to be missing the ceremony for the first time in 17 years."Dolly, oh my gosh, I can't believe it," she said of her win.

Clayton Echard faced his eliminated women during The Bachelor‘s Women Tell All special, which aired on Monday night (March 7).

A virtual acceptance! Miranda Lambert won Entertainer of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday, March 7, but the singer couldn’t actually accept the honor in person.

The tributes reported on by multiple media outlets include words from Shane's parents, Keith and Brigitte, his brother Jason, his ex-wife Simone and his three children, Jackson, 22, Summer, 20, and Brooke, 24.

Among those who Morgan Wallen thanked in his brief Academy of Country Music Awards acceptance speech tonight were “those who showed me grace along the way.”

Kelly Clarkson had one of the best performances of the night at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and it was saved for the last few minutes!

Fire stations across Greater Manchester will host a charity car wash this weekend to help raise vital funds for the people of Ukraine. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been moved by the unfolding events in Ukraine and want to do what they can to support those fleeing the crisis.

Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini are contributing to country music history! The stars performed together during Monday's 57th Academy Country Music Awards in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.MORE: Inside ACM Awards host Dolly Parton's 56-year marriage to husband she met at 18For her performance with Dolly, Kelsea opted for a brighter look, closer to her country roots. She wore a short, baby blue romper with a banquette neckline, voluminous sleeves, and of course, brown cowboy boots.Dolly wasn't far from the country fashion, clad in a lace-up Western-style yellow top and a cowboy hat.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonFans went wild over the performance, fawning over how well the two star's voices melded together.

Chris Stapleton is proving he is seriously dad goals! The country star just revealed his son's epic 13th birthday plans, and it is sure to be an unforgettable night for both of them.MORE: Chris Stapleton proves what a doting dad he is as he talks about his childrenDuring Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards – taking place in Las Vegas and hosted by Dolly Parton – the Tennessee Whiskey singer revealed it wasn't only his wife, Morgane Stapleton, who was with him in attendance. As the singer hit the red carpet to answer questions about his imminent performance during the awards, he confessed there was another special occasion going on in his life.WATCH: The Academy of Country Music Awards has a new home and a new streaming platform - find out all you need to knowMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsWhile the Stapleton family is notoriously private and little is known about their five children, he did reveal that one of them is attending Monday's show, and for an extra special reason: to celebrate their thirteenth birthday!The night is set to be an emotional one for Chris, as he announced he will be performing a song in tribute to the horrific 2017 Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Chris and Morgane with two of their five children, Wayland and AdaThe star has previously expressed just how important – and involved – his family is in his music.

We’re not sure what’s more disturbing about this crime, the violence or how little police seem to have to go on so far.

Miranda Lambert has become the eighth country star to win the rare ACM Awards triple-crown award.MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news Miranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer - and which means that after now winning the ACM category, as well as Female New Artist and Female Artist categories, she has won the coveted triple-crown.WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean are the most recent recipients of the honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken."MORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM Awards"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting their blood sweat and tears into their guitar strings." Miranda was not there in person to win the coveted awardThis year's Academy of Country Music Awards took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.Viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.Country music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen.The show also saw some of country

Chris Stapleton left fans in tears on Monday when he was joined by his wife Morgane as they gave a heartbreaking tribute to the 60 people killed and more than 400 injured after a gunman opened fire in Las Vegas in 2017.MORE: 2022 ACM Awards winners - live updates The singer performed his song Watch You Burn, which was written following the tragic events of October 2017 and which remains the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, at the 2022 ACM Awards alongside a 16-person choir, who joined him on stage surprising fans.

Luke Bryan has driven fans wild as he finally performed his new song, Up, during Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonLuke teased he would be performing new music for his fans ahead of the awards. He shared a video on his Instagram stories straight from his Las Vegas dressing room, at the city's Allegiant Stadium.

Clayton Echard. ET spoke with the teacher after the taping of Monday's «Women Tell All» special, and she opened up about her exit from, and why she accepted Clayton's apology during the reunion show.When they were reunited, Clayton apologized to Serene for making her wonder if he was ending things because he couldn't reciprocate her confession of love.«I really feel terrible and I want to apologize, because I hope you don’t close off going forward,» Clayton told Serene.

Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Dolly Parton during the 2022 ACM Awards like only she could.

Clayton Echard just confronted some of his season's most controversial women. During 's «Women Tell All» special on Monday, the leading man was reunited with Shanae and Sarah, two people he sent home under less-than-positive conditions.Up first was Shanae, and Clayton took loads of criticism from Sierra and others for not sending her home when multiple women suggested he do just that.«We had a connection.

Allegations were flying everywhere at the Women Tell All, but Genevieve Parisi couldn’t believe her ears when Bachelor rival Shanae Ankney accused her of sleeping with Bachelorette alum Aaron Clancy.

Taking a break to enjoy the music! While presenting two awards at the 2022 ACM Awards, Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille didn’t forget to offer a special shoutout to their hit show Yellowstone.

Dad’s night out! Months after Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their fourth daughter, the singer stepped out solo to celebrate country music at the 2022 ACM Awards.

All the best! Larsa Pippen weighed in on Kim Kardashian‘s romance with Pete Davidson — and the Real Housewives of Miami star only had well wishes for her former friend.

The queen of country! Dolly Parton completely slayed the style scene while hosting the ACM Awards on Monday, March 7. The 76-year-old singer didn’t just deliver lots of laughs at the big event, she also served up a handful of fabulous fashion moments. 

In the hot seat! Clayton Echard’s exes turned the tables on him during The Bachelor: The Women Tell All.

Southern girls stick together! Kelly Clarkson paid homage to Dolly Parton during the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards — and sang her heart out in the process.

Red carpet ready. Morgan Wallen returned to the 2022 ACM Awards after previously being barred from attending in the wake of his N-word scandal.

Miranda Lambert is taking home her first-ever ACM Entertainer of the Year Award! Lambert nabbed the  honor at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards Monday night. However, she wasn't actually on hand to accept the award in person.Host Dolly Parton presented the night's biggest honor, and shared the news of her win and absence.«I have always loved that girl, but unfortunately Miranda couldn't be here tonight because she's working overseas,» Parton shared.

Cyndel Flores is blowing the “AGT: Extreme” judges away.

's «Women Tell All» special, and Genevieve expressed disbelief over Shanae's accusation that she slept with alum Aaron after being sent home from Clayton's season.Genevieve and Shanae were at odds all season long, and it culminated in a two-on-one date in which Shanae got sent home. During the special, Shanae said she was «grieving» after her elimination, adding that she couldn't sleep or eat, and lost weight as a result.«And then when you get eliminated,» Shanae said to Genevieve, «you go home and f**k Aaron from Katie [Thurston's] season.»«This is mind-blowing,» Genevieve responded.

Clayton Echard's exes got a shocking social media message at the start of the season. During 's «Women Tell All» special on Monday, host Jesse Palmer revealed that one of Clayton's brothers DM'd Teddi when the show started airing.«Clayton’s brother did reach out to me. I didn’t reply,» Teddi explained during the episode. «I will say, I think one Echard boy in my lifetime was enough for me.»When ET spoke with Teddi after the taping, she gave more details about what went down with the other Echard brother.«He followed me after all of the girls were announced for the season,» Teddi said.

Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas Monday night.A dressed-in-black Clarkson kicked off the tribute with a rendition of Parton's hit, «I Will Always Love You,» made famous in Whitney Houston's .The performance brought the crowd to their feet and nearly brought Parton to tears. The «Jolene» singer, who also served as the night's host, came to the stage to say a few words about the tribute, where she was greeted with a big hug from Clarkson.«I know that Whitney is smiling down on us tonight,» Parton said while accepting the honor.

Kilmarnock have had to take their 3-0 forfeit against East Kilbride on the chin. The Ayrshire side saw their 2-0 Premier Sports Cup win overturned by a disciplinary panel after fielding Daniel Armstrong who was carrying a suspension from last season.

Kilmarnock after the Ayrshire club fielded a suspended player in their Premier Sports Cup match. Daniel Armstrong was a second-half substitute in the match last Saturday, replacing Chris Burke with 18 minutes to go before the Championship side finished 2-0 victors.

Kilmarnock boss watched on as his side put Kilby to the sword thanks to goals from Fraser Murray and Jason Naismith.And the gaffer was more than happy to bag three points in the first Premier Sports Cup group stage.He said: The first 15 minutes were a bit helter-skelter. But once we settled in and moved the ball, it was a good, professional display.”Wright also heaped praise on Fraser Murray who he reckons will prove to be a vital asset for Killie.Wright said: “Fraser will always get goals.

2-0 winners at K-Park after second half strikes from new signings Fraser Murray and Jason Naismith proved enough to see off the battling Lowland League side. But Aitken insists that Killie boss Tommy Wright has been so impressed with the setup at K-Park, it could lead to Kilby landing a Rugby Park player to boost their Lowland League campaign this season.

Kilmarnock's No 9. The 6ft 3in hitman has scored twice in as many games during pre-season, and he's hoping to continue that form as the Ayrshire side kick-off their campaign against East Kilbride today in the Premier Sports Cup.