Party honors Jimmie Allen’s ACM Award

Family and friends celebrate

Academy of Country Music 2021 New Male Artist of the Year Award Jimmie Allen hugs his fiancée Alexis and daughter Naomi Bettie at the surprise party at Irish Eyes in Lewes. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Allen shares a tender moment with his grandfather William Jefferson during the surprise party.

Jimmie Allen was presented the Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year Award for 2021.

Allen showed his appreciation to close friend Monica Mandujano, who arranged the party.

Allen, center, gives a hug to lifelong friends and neighbors Amado, left, and Monica Mandujano.

Jimmie poses with his brother Brian Mifflin, left, and sister Tina.

Allen gets emotional as he thanks his family and friends for attending the party in his honor.

Allen leads a toast to all of his friends and family in attendance.

Allen gives a big hug to his aunt Janet Bishop Maker.

Allen thanks Irish Eyes General Manager Dana Smith for helping arrange the surprise party.

Allen friend and former Cape football standout Tykee Perry attended with his wife Brittany.

Alexis Gale’s father, Ty, holds his granddaughter Naomi Bettie.

Allen’s former teacher Marybeth Alexander gets a special hug for helping arrange the party.

Allen poses with Bryan Sears of Del Made clothing products. Allen often wears Del Made clothing.

Dan Cook

April 29, 2021

Event Date:

Sat, 04/24/2021 - 09:45 pm

Academy of Country Music 2021 New Male Artist of the Year Award Jimmie Allen hugs his fiancée Alexis and daughter Naomi Bettie at the surprise party at Irish Eyes in Lewes. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Allen shares a tender moment with his grandfather William Jefferson during the surprise party.

Jimmie Allen was presented the Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year Award for 2021.

Allen showed his appreciation to close friend Monica Mandujano, who arranged the party.

Allen, center, gives a hug to lifelong friends and neighbors Amado, left, and Monica Mandujano.

Jimmie poses with his brother Brian Mifflin, left, and sister Tina.

Allen gets emotional as he thanks his family and friends for attending the party in his honor.

Allen leads a toast to all of his friends and family in attendance.

Allen gives a big hug to his aunt Janet Bishop Maker.

Allen thanks Irish Eyes General Manager Dana Smith for helping arrange the surprise party.

Allen friend and former Cape football standout Tykee Perry attended with his wife Brittany.

Alexis Gale’s father, Ty, holds his granddaughter Naomi Bettie.

Allen’s former teacher Marybeth Alexander gets a special hug for helping arrange the party.

Allen poses with Bryan Sears of Del Made clothing products. Allen often wears Del Made clothing.

Nearly 100 family members and close friends of Jimmie Allen gathered at Irish Eyes in Lewes April 22 to celebrate his Academy of Country Music New Male Artist of the Year Award. The surprise party was arranged by lifelong friend and neighbor Monica Mandujano, whose brother Amado was a close friend of Allen’s growing up on Mercury Lane in Milton.

“I wanted to show Jimmie our love for him,” said Mandujano. “I wanted to get his close friends and family in one room as he’s so busy. We couldn’t let him leave without him knowing how much we love him. And how proud we are of him. ”

Mandujano calls Allen “my Carnalito” which means “little brother” in Spanish.

“Thank you all for coming out,” said Allen. “This means a lot to me. I love you all.”

Mandujano gave kudos to Dana Smith of Irish Eyes and Allen’s former teacher Marybeth Alexander for assisting with arrangements for the party, and the Delmade Team. Delmade gave favors to hand out to the partygoers.