Membership FAQs
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For nearly 60 years, the Academy of Country Music has continued to improve lives by connecting fans, artists and the industry. Today, the ACM is dedicated more than ever to promoting new artists, artists on the rise and established superstars, while supporting the good work of charitable causes nationwide through ACM Lifting Lives, its philanthropic partner.
As a member, you have the ability to:
- Participate in the ACM Awards process, including submissions for ACM Awards consideration, propose rule changes to the awards process, and for Voting Members only, vote for the ACM Awards
- Connect through exclusive member-only panels, initiatives and programs
Member eligibility is limited to individuals and industry business organizations whose primary professional engagement is in the creation, production, promotion and distribution of country music. Membership approval is subject to the complete discretion of the Board.
Membership applications take place on an annual basis typically in September and October. Payments must be received by December 31 to be eligible to vote in the awards process.The Academy will send e-mail reminders and invoices to the account executive assigned to oversee a corporate level or corporate company account with a current renewal date. Individual members will receive individual e-mail notifications of renewal to the e-mail address the membership department has on file.
If a member in good standing allows their membership to lapse in any given year, the member must reapply for membership to the ACM and will be subject to all current membership criteria, review, and board approval. A submissions date will be announced later this year.
Click HERE to sign up for a reminder when the 2024 membership application process begins.
Renewals of active memberships take place on an annual basis typically in September and October. Payments must be received by December 31 to be eligible to vote in the awards process.The Academy will send e-mail reminders and invoices to the account executive assigned to oversee a corporate level or corporate company account with a current renewal date. Individual members will receive individual e-mail notifications of renewal to the e-mail address the membership department has on file.
If a member in good standing allows their membership to lapse in any given year, the member must reapply for membership to the ACM and will be subject to all current membership criteria, review, and board approval.
A submissions date will be announced later this year.
The ACM membership dues vary based on class. Individual memberships cost $100 annually. Corporate Account (non-record label) memberships range from $950 to $2,950 annually. Single Imprint Record Company Corporate memberships range from $3,000 to $8,500. Multi-Imprint Record Company Corporate memberships range from $13,000 to $26,500.
The member portal offers one place to find information on member benefits, past data and recordings, and quick links to commonly asked questions. This is only available to active and currently active members. Members can click here to be directed to instructions on how to sign into the portal.
Recommendations for 2024 membership are closed.
- The ACM Board of Directors is currently comprised of 70 Directors and 3 Ex-Officio (non-voting) members
- Each must be a member of the Academy to serve
- Each position is either elected or appointed to serve a two-year term
- Terms are staggered for annual elections
- The authorized number of directors shall be no fewer than 15 and no more than 80 Directors
You may contact the Academy of Country Music Membership Department at [email protected] with any membership questions.