TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!’ Premieres to Not the Greatest Numbers Ever

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.

Will Thorne Staff WriterAfter a highly promising debut four weeks ago, “Ultimate Tag” sank to its lowest rating and viewership total to date on Wednesday night.The Fox series tagged in with a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 and 1.6 million viewers, which represents a decent drop-off from last week’s low of a 0.5 and 1.8 million viewers. It wasn’t exactly helped by a “Masterchef” replay lead-in which served up a 0.3 rating and only 1.4 million viewers.Meanwhile CBS’s new game show “Game On!” topped the night with a 0.6 rating and 3.3 million viewers.

Will Thorne Staff WriterNBC’s “World of Dance” waltzed its way to one of the highest ratings, as NBC comfortably won Tuesday night.The dance competition series scored a 0.9 rating (up from a 0.8 last time around) among adults 18-49 and drew 4.4 million total viewers. It was topped only by its “America’s Got Talent” lead-in which delivered a 1.3 rating and 8.4 million viewers.

Will Thorne Staff WriterAfter its no so greatest debut ever, “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!” came in even with its second episode, as NBC won the night overall.“The Bachelor” highlights shows scored a 0.4 rating among adults 18-49 and drew 2.2 million total viewers, down a fraction from the 2.4 million viewers who tuned in for the premiere last week. Its numbers continue to aline more closely with another “Bachelor” spinoff series “Listen to Your Heart,” which averaged a 0.6 rating and 2.8 million viewers throughout its run.NBC’s unscripted lineup lost a little bit of steam from last week, but still topped the night.

Also Read: Summer TV 2020: Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows (Photos)Here’s the official description for “Search Party” Season 3, courtesy of HBO Max:“Search Party” is a comedy thriller about a group of privileged, self-absorbed twenty-somethings whose search for a missing friend leads them down a dark and shocking path of no return. Season three finds the gang swept up in the trial of the century after Dory (Alia Shawkat) and Drew (John Reynolds) are charged for the semi-accidental murder of a private investigator.

ABC was first in ratings with a 0.7 rating/4 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 4.3 million, according to preliminary numbers. The season finale of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” at 7 p.m.

ABC was first in ratings with a 0.8 rating/5 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 4 million, according to preliminary numbers. “Holey Moley” at 8 p.m.

NBC, Fox and Univision tied for first in ratings, each with a 0.5 rating/3 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic. Despite airing all repeats, NBC was first in total viewers with an average of 10.2 million, according to preliminary numbers.

Also Read: Ratings: 'AGT,' 'World of Dance' Keep NBC Way Above 4-Way Tie for Second PlaceUnivision was second in ratings with a 0.5/3 and fourth in viewers with 1.6 million.CBS, ABC and Fox tied for third in ratings, each with a 0.4. CBS had a 3 share, ABC and Fox had 2 shares.

Also Read: Victor Cruz Lauds 'Titan Games' as Nothing Like That 'Awful' 2008 'American Gladiators' RebootNBC was first in ratings with a 0.6 rating/4 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 3.3 million, according to preliminary numbers. “The Titan Games” at 8 p.m.

Also Read: Trump Campaign Aide 'Deeply' Sorry for Sharing Video of Man Wielding Chainsaw At Protestors, Saying N-WordKimmel also had kind things to say about Mitt Romney, “America’s whitest man,” who made a stir over the weekend when he marched in support of Black Lives Matter. Kimmel noted the intense criticism Romney received from a lot of other conservatives, about which Kimmel said “you kinda need to ask yourself, if you belong to a party that castigates one of its most prominent members for standing up for civil rights, maybe your party sucks?”Of course, one of Romney’s big detractors has been Trump, which became the jumping off point for Kimmel to talk about how things are looking for Trump’s reelection efforts.

J. Kim Murphy editorIn today’s TV News Roundup, HBO announced the premiere date for its documentary “Welcome to Chechnya,” and Showtime announced it is developing a new documentary based on the largest and deadliest prison uprising in American history.HBO has announced its upcoming comedy special “Entre Nos: The Winners” will debut on June 19 at 9:30 p.m. The half-hour special features the winners of the “Latinos Stand-Up!” competition – Mark Viera and Alex Carabaño – performing for a live audience.

“L.A.’s Finest” have quietly been pulled from active duty, for the time being.Season 2 of TV’s “Bad Boys” offshoot, which was supposed to premiere Monday with three episodes via Spectrum’s On Demand service, has been pushed to an as-yet-specified “later date in 2020,” TVLine has confirmed.The news comes amidst weeks of nation- and worldwide protests against the officer-involved deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor — civil unrest that has been met by, in numerous instances, police violence that has in turn sparked calls for law enforcement reform.Starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, “L.A.’s Finest” Season 2 was greenlit in June 2019, just weeks after the procedural’s debut.

last week’s respective season-premiere ratings, but ABC was still able to top primetime in the key demo.NBC settled for third place for the evening, when the Season 7 premiere of “Hollywood Game Night” proved to be no winner.ABC was first in ratings with a 0.6 rating/4 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and second in total viewers with an average of 4.4 million, according to preliminary numbers. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” at 7 p.m.

struck gold with the latest return of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” but the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted led comeback ended pretty strongly.Or at the very least, it’s no “Labor of Love.”ABC was first in ratings with a 0.7 rating/5 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 4.7 million, according to preliminary numbers. The “Millionaire” finale at 8 p.m.

Will Thorne Staff WriterThe final episode of Jimmy Kimmel’s special stint as host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” finished with decent numbers on Thursday night.The finale topped the night with a 0.9 rating among adults 18-49 and drew 6.6 million total viewers, a season high for the quiz show. Rating-wise, the show’s biggest number was still a 1.1 from its season premiere.

By Will Thorne

Wednesday night was a weird one on broadcast television. The highest-rated TV show wasn’t even a TV show — it was an ABC airing of 2009 Disney-Pixar movie “Up.”

“America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance” came within one-tenth of a ratings point of their respective season starts last week, holding NBC well above the fray on Tuesday.

By Will Thorne

By Will Thorne

ABC premiered new seasons for its summer game shows — “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Press Your Luck” and “Match Game” — on Sunday, when the network coasted to a comfortable ratings win in the key demo.