Dua Lipa caught up with Billboard's Lyndsey Havens on the Winners Walk at the ACM Awards 2024.
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00:00 We are here with the surprise of the night, Dua Lipa.
00:03 How's it going?
00:04 It's going so good. I'm having the best night.
00:07 Good. I'm so curious. How did you manage to keep this a secret?
00:10 Lots of zip-up hoodies and running in and out of the arena.
00:16 I think we were all so in on making sure that this stays a surprise
00:21 to make the moment even more special.
00:28 I don't know how we did it. I'm glad we did it.
00:30 It was really special when it happened tonight on stage.
00:33 It's always fun like that.
00:36 I think we're hearing that you reached out wanting to be a part of this.
00:40 What made you so inspired to perform with Chris or just be here tonight?
00:45 Just being a massive fan of his.
00:47 He's a master of his craft.
00:51 I've been a fan of his for so long.
00:54 To have had the opportunity to sit down and brainstorm ideas
00:58 on how we can reimagine the song for tonight
01:01 and bring something really special and unique.
01:03 To even just spend a few days with him, working with him and his band
01:08 and with his wife Morgan as well.
01:10 It's just been absolutely incredible.
01:13 It's one of those moments in my life where I was like,
01:16 "Man, I'm so happy to be a musician and to be creating something
01:21 and doing something that feels so exciting."
01:25 I'm learning so much from every experience
01:28 and this has been one that's for the books for me for sure.
01:31 Hopefully it extends beyond tonight.
01:34 I know you're both going to be at ACL so maybe you'll team up again there.
01:37 Oh, maybe.
01:39 I know that I definitely want to be in the crowd watching him perform for sure.
01:43 Just as a fan. But we'll see.
01:45 Beyond Chris, does that fandom extend to other parts of country music?
01:48 I know peers like Post Malone are now dipping a toe in.
01:51 Does that excite you too?
01:52 It was so cool to see him on stage tonight.
01:54 It's really fun. I love country music.
01:56 I love the storytelling behind it.
01:58 It's so passionate and raw.
02:00 And yeah, we'll see.
02:05 We'll stay tuned.
02:06 I know you also just are on the heels of your album, Radical Optimism.
02:09 That was number one on our top album sales chart.
02:12 So congratulations there.
02:13 Thank you so much.
02:14 How did you celebrate that album coming out?
02:17 I spent it with all my friends and my family.
02:21 And I just love to gather everyone at home and hang out and drink and eat and chat and listen to music.
02:29 It was a great day.
02:32 I know in one of the interviews you did recently you said you maybe plan your travel around food.
02:36 We're in Frisco, Texas right now.
02:38 Is there local cuisine that you've tried or want to try here?
02:42 Barbecue.
02:44 You've got to do that.
02:45 You've got to do that.
02:47 That's been that and then going on a hunt for the best cowboy hat.
02:51 I think you need one.
02:52 You know?
02:53 I know you just met Lainey Wilson, so if she's still here I would ask her.
02:56 She's got a good one.
02:57 She's got a good one. I've got to get some tips.
02:59 Well, again, congratulations on such a surprise tonight.
03:02 Thanks for joining us.
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