Where else would you expect to find the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards aka Country Music’s Party of the Year taking place but in Las Vegas!  I guess Nashville was booked. 

Tonight Reba McEntire hosts the show for an unprecendented ninth time and musical acts such as Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood are set to perform. Presenters include Kellie Pickler, Sara Evans, The Wreckers and Justin McBride and some stars from CBS shows like CSI’s Gary Dourdan, Eric Szmanda and Hannah Storm…the show airs live on CBS so why not plug a few shows, huh?

We’ll let you know who all the winners are tomorrow…Will Taylor Swift be named the Top New Female Vocalist?  Will she?  Will She?  But as you know, Swagtime thinks anyone who gets to visit the gift lounge at an awards show is a winner.  And if you’re lucky enough to check out the official gift lounge sponsored by Dermacia at the 42nd ACMAs, brought to you by our amazing friends Distinctive Assets, it won’t matter if you leave with an award or not since really, all an award can do for you is sit on your mantel, but swag can be used and cherished forever.  So what fun and diverse swagables does the gift lounge have in store for us this year?

• Gift pack from Dermacia featuring its Breathable Foundation
• LASIK surgery courtesy of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley
• Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Blue Topaz and London Blue Topaz pendant by Omar Torres for Lorenzo
• Modern Cowgirls T-shirts
• Le Coop Handbag from Kiss for a Cause Foundation
• Clarity C120 Wireless TV Sound Amplifier
• Plantronics GameCom Headset
• Bar & Guitar Stool from Gibson
• Vostok-Europe Automatic Russian Watches
• Diaper Clutch, Ribbon Blanket, Take Along Blanket, Burp Cloth, Snoog Blanket, Baby Bib from Mom Amie
• Big Feet Pajamas
• Hunting Apparel from Mossy Oak Apparel
• Chamois Ultra Microfiber Robe
• Event Gift Certificate from J. Gatsby Events
• Milagro Tequila
• Custom Lodgepole Bridge Stick from Drawknife Billiards
• Gift card from Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Bailey Hats from Bollman Hats
• Photo Keepsake Jewelry from Michele Baratta atHome
• Comfort Boots from Hustle Clothing

And in addition to these swagadelic items featured in the gift lounge at the MGM Grand, the talent will also receive a gift bag with some additional items such as…

• ChaChing! Credits-To-Cash Calculator™
• Jalapeno Steak Butter Austin Texas Style from DAN & BUCK’s Dry Ribs
• NRage Energy Strips
• Gourmet BBQ Sauce Set from Cattle Boyz Food
• Custom Cookie Sampler from Elle’s Belles Cookies and Brownies
• Gift Certificate to Tayst Restaurant and Wine Bar
• Complimentary Haircut & Blowdry from Debbie Peiser at Good Form
• Gourmet Oatmeal from Mindful Mornings
• Designs by Laurie Anderson Jewelry
• Western Plates from Westernware
• Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Getaway
• Make Out Take Out Romance Novelty Kit
• Antonio Ghazlan Lace Panty from À La Mod Body.com
• Star 50 Handbags