ACM Awards “Monitoring The Situation”
• The Academy of Country Music® announced the first round of performers for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™, hosted by Keith Urban and scheduled for Sunday, April 5 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
However, acknowledging the challenges of mounting such a high profile public production in this new coronavirus era we currently live in, the ACM issued this statement that read, “The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions remain committed to serving fans and our Country Music community by producing The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards™, live from Las Vegas on April 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We are closely monitoring the situation along with the MGM team, who are in continuous contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Southern Nevada Health District, and other agencies and experts for guidance. We will take every precaution to ensure the safety of our artists, staff, crew, guests and attendees.”
FYI: Urban and nominee Miranda Lambert have been added as performers. Lambert will also perform with ACM Award-nominated artists Lindsay Ell, Caylee Hammack, Elle King, Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes on “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.”
As of now, The 55th ACM Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, April 5 from 8-11pm ET/PT on CBS.
