Many fans of the Christian country singer were not happy about the shared win, saying misogyny played a role in the decision. Underwood responded in the best way.

Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for ‘Entertainer of the Year’ at the Academy of Country Music Awards, one of country music’s biggest entertainment awards.

This was the third time Underwood received this award and Rhett’s first time.

Fans on social media expressed their disbelief and dissatisfaction with the decision. Many expressed that she should not have had to share the award and misogynistic CNN reports.

“You couldn’t stand to give it to a female just one freaking year, so you make her share it and award the male as well?!” one person tweeted.

While many fans were unhappy, Underwood was gracious about sharing the win.

“Keith, what is happening right now,” Rhett told the show’s host, Keith Urban, before going into his acceptance speech.
Underwood followed his acceptance speech with her own, acknowledging and “giving all glory to God.”

“Thank you to the ACM not just for this (award) but for putting me in such incredible company,” Underwood said. “I am more than happy to share this with Thomas Rhett and just to have my name mentioned with his.”