‘ACM Honors’ Return In August
• Which gives you some extra shopping days until the 17th Academy Of Country Music Honors™ returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The ACM Honors, frequently described as “the Country Music industry’s favorite night,” is an evening of live music and tributes celebrating recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Special Awards, Songwriter of the Year Award, Artist-Songwriter of the Year Award, Studio Recording Awards, and Industry Awards from the 59th ACM Awards cycle.
Each year, the Academy recognizes Special Award winners voted on by the Academy’s Board of Directors for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Country Music industry and ACM Lifting Lives. The 17th Annual ACM Honors will also recognize and celebrate the achievements of this year’s Songwriter of the Year winner, Jessie Jo Dillon, and the Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner, Chris Stapleton. These awards are presented to individuals who stand out as the top wordsmiths of the past year, helping to create the stories that are shared with Country Music fans through song. The Awards are selected by a special Professional Panel of judges composed of songwriters, publishers, producers, and performing rights organization representatives.
The Academy’s Studio Recording Awards recognize the creators behind the music, with categories including Bass Player of the Year, Drummer of the Year, Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year, Piano/Keys Player of the Year, Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year, Electric Guitar Player of the Year, Audio Engineer of the Year, and Producer of the Year.
Additional details, including this year’s winners, host, performers, and general event info will be announced in the coming weeks and months. For more information, please visit acmcountry.com.
