Billboard highlights Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, George Strait, Alabama, and Garth Brooks as some of the artists holding records at the ACM Awards.

The country star performed for honoree George Strait but said he had to think about it, given the changes at the D.C. venue: "It was a hard yes"

A rundown of acts with at least 40 No. 1s on individual Billboard charts, led by Madonna’s 50 dance dominators.