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Avery Anna Wins ACM New Female Artist Award

4/29/2026

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Avery Anna Wins

Avery Anna won the ACM New Female Artist of the Year award at the Lonestar Smokeout festival in Texas.
She moved to Nashville in 2021 at age 17, signed with Warner Music Nashville, and released two albums, the latest Let Go Letters in 2025.
Anna will perform at the 61st ACM Awards on Sunday, May 17, streaming on Prime Video from Las Vegas.

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Avery Anna Wins

Avery Anna won the ACM New Female Artist of the Year award at the Lonestar Smokeout festival in Texas.
She moved to Nashville in 2021 at age 17, signed with Warner Music Nashville, and released two albums, the latest Let Go Letters in 2025.
Anna will perform at the 61st ACM Awards on Sunday, May 17, streaming on Prime Video from Las Vegas.

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