ACM Membership Window Closes Today!
• The Academy of Country Music® announced he submissions and ballot timeline for professional membership voting for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards™, taking place on May 17, 2026.
To vote for the ACM Awards, you must be an ACM member. The window to become a member or renew your membership ends today, Dec. 15 at 5pm CT / 3pm PT. You can apply for ACM Membership HERE during this membership window to qualify to obtain or maintain voting eligibility for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in 2026.
Accepted and active Academy members gain access to a suite of benefits, including early access to tickets for ACM events, discounts on industry partner events, monthly programming, and more.
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards™ is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will stream exclusively on Prime Video for a global audience for a fifth straight year, live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Submissions for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards™️ Main Award, Radio Award, and Industry Award categories will open at 11am CT / 9am PT on Monday, Jan. 5. The Academy will accept entries through Jan. 26 at 7pm CT / 5pm PT. Complete submission information and full voting timeline is posted HERE.
