Bryan cancels ACM appearance

Luke Bryan won't appear at the 2021 ACM Awards on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. The country singer also skipped judging duties on Monday night's American Idol episode, with former Idol judge Paula Abdul subbing in. Bryan is nominated for entertainer of the year and album of the year. Lady A will take over his performance slot. Other performers include Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown and Carrie Underwood.