The awards show moved to Las Vegas in and have taken place there every year since, with the exception of a one-time move, in , to Texas, to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary. Read on for all the details about Country Music's Party of the Year. Everyone has been really anticipating the return to Las Vegas. During her hiatus, Shelton co-hosted the awards show with Luke Bryan from , with Dierks Bentley stepping in to co-host with Bryan in and