ACM Introduces 2023-24 Board
• The Academy of Country Music® announced its newly-elected Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. Previously announced officer roles for the Academy of Country Music for the 2023-2024 term are — Chair: Ebie McFarland, Essential Broadcast Media; Vice-Chair: Randy Bernard, RWB Management; Vice-President: Cris Lacy, Warner Music Nashville; Treasurer: Carmen Romano, FBMM; Sergeant-at-Arms: Gayle Holcomb, WME; Parliamentarian: Jeff Krones, CAA; Secretary: Tommy Moore, Academy of Country Music.
Newly elected members of the Board of Directors include: Enzo DeVincenzo, Kerri Edwards, Shannan Hatch, Gena Johnson, Jason Kane, Chris Kappy, Katie McCartney, Mike Moore, Annie Ortmeier, TJ Osborne, Carly Pearce, Kevin Ream, Brittany Schaffer, Troy Vollhoffer, Jennifer Way, and Derek Wells. Newly appointed Director-at-Large members of the Board of Directors include: Jake Basden, BRELAND, Ryan Beuschel, Johnny Chiang, Buffy Cooper, Rusty Gaston, Beth Laird, Daniel Miller, Mike Molinar, Patrick Moore, Chris Parr, Ryan Redington, Mike Rittberg, Shannon Sanders, Randi Tolbert, and Erika Wollam Nichols.
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside commented, “2024 is kicking off an exciting new chapter in the rich history of the Academy, and as it’s shaping up to be another monumental year for the ACM and the Country Music genre, the guidance of these well-respected industry leaders will ensure the ACM’s pivotal role in the success and recognition of Country Music in the next year and for years to come. We’re so fortunate to have this dedicated group of individuals who have raised their hand to serve on our Board of Directors.”
This year, 7 of the 13 qualifying professional categories were elected by the Academy’s membership. In addition to those elected, director-at-large positions have been appointed by the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Vice-President. Directors are elected from each category based on the number of members in that category. Each director serves a staggered two-year term. A complete list of all ACM Board members is posted here.
• In a related story, in collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions, Prime Video announced the return of the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) on the streamer for the next two years, taking the show through its milestone 60th anniversary in 2025. The 59th ACM Awards is set for May 2024 from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX. Additional details, including award submissions and voting timeline, hosts, nominees, performers, and ticket sales, will be confirmed in the months ahead.
