ACM General Info/Application

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC MEMBERSHIP

The Academy of Country Music is always looking for new ways to promote country music and grow the industry. Academy members are the backbone of the organization, and the Academy relies on their support to develop programs to expose the world to not only the superstars of country music, but also to up-and-coming new artists.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

If you work in the entertainment industry, then you are eligible to apply for the Academy of Country Music's Professional Membership. All applicants are subject to the final approval of the Academy's Board of Directors. Dues are $75 annually for individual membership.

The Academy offers several levels of membership for record labels and other companies. To find out more about all membership levels and benefits, CLICK HERE

NEW ARTISTS:  The Academy invites all new artists and their bands to become voting members of the Academy for FREE for one year. To qualify, the following criteria must be met:

  • Artists must be signed to an Academy of Country Music member record label (any size)
  • Artists must have a freshman album released commercially within the last six months or due to be released in the next three months (albums only, no single releases)
  • Artists may enroll up to six band members (band only, no crew)
  • To enroll, return the Professional Member application for each member (you must list: Two References/Label Name/Freshman Album Title/Release Date

TO APPLY FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP, CLICK HERE

NEED TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP? CLICK HERE

 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

If you do not work in the music industry, but are a fan of country music and would like to be involved with the Academy, become an Academy of Country Music Associate Member!

Associate Memberships are free and give you exclusive "fans-only" benefits including:

  • Ticket pre-sales for the Academy of Country Music Awards and other Academy events
  • Monthly Academy News Blast emailed right to your inbox
  • An Associate Members homepage featuring exclusive photos, videos, blogs, message board and other great features

TO REGISTER AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER, CLICK HERE