This edition of Ben’s Country Music Show open with Carly Pearce’s Hummingbird and moves into coverage of the ACM Awards, the Highways Festival, and new album releases. Luke Combs’ Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma is featured as part of the forthcoming Twisters soundtrack, a compilation showcasing country artists including Miranda Lambert, Charlie Crockett, and Shania Twain. The ACM Awards recap includes Jelly Roll’s tribute to Toby Keith and Reba McEntire’s role as host. Kenny Chesney’s latest album Born is examined for its personal reflections, while The Mavericks’ Moon and Stars marks their first English-language project in several years, coinciding with a successful European tour. Scotty McCreery’s Rise and Fall is the album of the week, with George Strait’s latest single MIA Down in MIA making its debut.