ACM Professional Members

Professional members must submit an application to the Academy office. All applications are subject to final approval of the Academy's Board of Directors.

Individual membership dues are $75 annually. The Academy offers many levels of membership for record labels and non-record label companies. Please see below for pricing and benefits of membership. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Goble at 818-788-8000 x218 or membership@acmcountry.com.

Click here to download printable PDF application form.

If you do not work in the country music industry, but would like to become an associate member of the Academy, click here.

The Academy will continue to add benefits as they become available.

Professional Member Pricing and Benefits
Individual Members = $75 annually

Membership Includes:

  • Members receive voting privileges for the Academy of Country Music Awards, the annual election of the board of directors and by-law amendments.
  • Members may purchase up to 4 tickets to the Academy of Country Music Awards. (seating is determined on a first-come, first-served basis)
  • Members may purchase pre-sale tickets to Academy events throughout the year.
  • Members will receive a printed copy of the Academy’s publication, ACM Tempo.
  • Discounts on various recreational parks and activities are available to members. Please contact the ACM office for details.
  • Members may use the Academy corporate logo to identify themselves as a member as well as purchase a “members-only” lapel pin to wear.
  • Members that are classified in the “Artists,” “MBI,” or “Composer” categories may submit a listing of their current projects to be included in ACM Tempo.
  • Members have the option to make a donation to the ACM Charitable Fund for a tax deductible benefit at the time of their application or renewal. (must be $5 or more)
ACM Record Company Membership

Record Company Pricing
NO RECORD COMPANY MAY HAVE MORE THAN 10 ACM MEMBERS WITHOUT JOINING AT ONE OF THE LEVELS BELOW.

Platinum = $7,500
Includes:

  • 21-30 voting members
  • May purchase unlimited tickets to awards show
  • Preferred seating at awards show
  • 2 full page ads per year in ACM Tempo ($1800 value).
  • 2 electronic mailings at wholesale cost (pay only HiFi Fusion’s costs-$2000 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)
  • "Spotlight Artist" placement on ACM website

Gold = $4,000
Includes:

  • 16-20 voting members
  • May purchase 8 tickets per member to awards show
  • 1 full page ad per year in ACM Tempo ($900 value)
  • 1 electronic mailing at wholesale cost (pay only HiFi Fusion’s costs-$1000 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)
  • “Spotlight Artist” placement on ACM website

Silver = $2,500
Includes:

  • 11-15 voting members
  • May purchase 6 tickets per member to awards show
  • 1 half page ad per year in ACM Tempo ($600 value)
  • ½ off use of ACM list for electronic mailing (pay HiFi Fusion’s costs and ½ cost of ACM list-$500 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)

The Academy will continue to add benefits as they become available.

ACM Company Membership

Company Pricing (Non-Record Company)
NO COMPANY MAY HAVE MORE THAN 10 ACM MEMBERS WITHOUT JOINING AT ONE OF THE LEVELS BELOW. (This pricing applies to all non-record label companies.)

Platinum Membership = $2,500
Includes:

  • 21-30 voting members
  • May purchase 6 tickets per member to awards show
  • 1 full page ad per year in ACM Tempo ($900 value)
  • 1 electronic mailings at wholesale cost (pay only HiFi Fusion's costs-$1000 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)

Gold Membership = $1,800
Includes:

  • 16-20 voting members
  • May purchase 6 tickets per member to awards show
  • 1 half page ad per year in ACM Tempo ($900 value)
  • 1 electronic mailing at wholesale cost (pay only HiFi Fusion’s costs-$1000 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)

Silver Membership = $1,200
Includes:

  • 11-15 voting members
  • May purchase 4 tickets per member to awards show
  • ½ off use of ACM list for electronic mailing (pay HiFi Fusion’s costs and ½ cost of ACM list-$500 value)
  • Mention of current projects and release dates in ACM Tempo (Info should be sent to Lisa Lee at the ACM office or lisa@acmcountry.com)


The Academy will continue to add benefits as they become available.

ACM New Artist Membership

Academy of Country Music New Artist Membership Program

The Academy of Country Music would like to invite all new artists (and their bands) to become voting members of the Academy for FREE for one year.

To take advantage of this offer, 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 commercially released in the past 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 as a new artist or new artist band member please follow the instructions below:
Return the professional membership application for each member (You must list: Two References / Label Name / Freshman Album Title / Release Date)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to artists as they begin their career. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at membership@acmcountry.com.