Ashley McBryde, Eric Church & More Set To Perform At ACM Honors
The star-studded event will take place in Nashville on August 21.
Ashley McBryde; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Eric Church; Photo by Getty Images for ACM
The first round of performers for the upcoming 17th Academy of Country Music Honors (ACM Honors) has been revealed.
The Academy of Country Music announced the news on Wednesday, revealing that seven-time ACM Award winner Eric Church, nine-time ACM Award winner Vince Gill, two-time ACM Award winner Emmylou Harris, eleven-time ACM Award winner Tyler Hubbard, three-time ACM Award winner Jamey Johnson, three-time ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde, two-time ACM Award winner Darius Rucker, and 15-time ACM Award winner and 2018 Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will take the stage to pay tribute to this year’s honorees.
The honorees include Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson, and Trisha Yearwood.
Walt Aldridge and Alan Jackson will receive the ACM Poet’s Award, presented to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.
Tony Brown and Trisha Yearwood have been named as the recipients for the ACM Icon Awards, which honors the contributions of Cliffie Stone, who was known for his producing work along with his Country Music career. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group or industry leader who, throughout their career, has advanced the popularity of the genre through their contributions in multiple facets of the industry, such as songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television, literary works, philanthropic contributions, and other goodwill efforts.
Being recognized for his philanthropic efforts is Luke Bryan, who will receive the ACM Lifting Lives Award, honoring the contributions of Gary Haber, a business manager and past president of ACM Lifting Lives. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry professional who is devoted to improving lives through the power of music, has a generosity of spirit, and is committed to serving others. It is voted on by the ACM Lifting Lives Board of Directors.
Industry veteran Shannon Sanders will be honored with the ACM Lift Every Voice Award. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, industry leader or affiliate/partner who plays a pivotal role in elevating underrepresented voices throughout the Country Music genre, transcending demographics and geography. The nominee for this category is proposed by the rising leaders in the Academy’s LEVel UP: Lift Every Voice professional development and enrichment program, a two-year curriculum designed to empower participants to play a pivotal role in expanding the horizons of Country Music into new audiences that transcend demographics and geography.
Last but not least is Lainey Wilson, who will receive the coveted title of ACM Triple Crown, recognizing her previous wins for ACM New Female Artist of the Year, ACM Female Artist of the Year, and ACM Entertainer of the Year. Additionally, Wilson has also been chosen to receive the ACM Milestone Award, honoring the contributions of Gene Weed, who directed and produced the ACM Awards for more than 30 years. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group or industry leader for a specific, unprecedented or outstanding achievement in the field of Country Music during the preceding calendar year.
Additionally, previously announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon, along with Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be honored at ACM HONORS™.
The ACM Honors will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. The event will be hosted by four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce, returning for her fourth consecutive year, and reigning ACM Song of the Year winner Jordan Davis.
Additional performers, presenters, and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Limited tickets for ACM Honors™ are now available through AXS, including VIP packages. These VIP packages feature a ticket in the VIP Artist section of the Ryman (first seven rows), access to the VIP pre-party reception with complimentary beverages and light hors d’oeuvres, a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster, parking, and drink tickets.
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