Press Releases
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC REACHES 21 MILLION VIEWERS AND 150,000 FANS IN LAS VEGAS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL
05/04/2012
Encino, CA (May 4, 2012) – Superstar country artists, new and returning events such as THE ACM EXPERIENCE, ACM Fan Jam and the ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic, key sponsor support, record fan voting and consumer digital engagement, a powerhouse special taping in tribute to Lionel Richie, and country music television and radio played key roles in the success of the Week Vegas Goes Country® during the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards week in Las Vegas. Read More
ACM PRESENTS: LIONEL RICHIE AND FRIENDS – IN CONCERT ALL-STAR BENEFIT FOR ACM LIFTING LIVES® TO AIR FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK
04/11/2012
ENCINO, CA (April 11, 2012) – Tune in this Friday, April 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network to watch superstars pay tribute to one of the most incredible singer/songwriters alive in ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert, a special tribute featuring performances by Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Big & Rich, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans and Marc Anthony, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers... Read More
MARC ANTHONY, DARIUS RUCKER AND BIG & RICH JOIN JASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN, KENNY CHESNEY, SARA EVANS, MARTINA McBRIDE, TIM McGRAW, JENNIFER NETTLES, KENNY ROGERS, THE BAND PERR
04/02/2012
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
04/01/2012
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 1, 2012) – Winners have been announced for the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans named Taylor Swift, Entertainer of the Year, the evening’s biggest honor. This is the second consecutive year that Taylor Swift has been named Entertainer of the Year. This year marked a record breaking year with nearly one million fans casting their vote for Entertainer Read More
MARC ANTHONY, ASHTON KUTCHER, JAKE OWEN, GRACE POTTER, LeANN RIMES, AND ELI YOUNG BAND TO PRESENT
03/31/2012
ENCINO, CA (March 31, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music announced today that Marc Anthony, Ashton Kutcher, Jake Owen, LeAnn Rimes, Grace Potter, and Eli Young Band are scheduled to present as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 Read More
ZAC BROWN, BRANTLEY GILBERT, LIAM HEMSWORTH, LL COOL J, SCOTTY McCREERY, THE BAND PERRY, KISS, SUGARLAND, AND THOMPSON SQUARE TO PRESENT
03/30/2012
ENCINO, CA (March 30, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music announced today that Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Liam Hemsworth, LL COOL J, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS, Sugarland, and Thompson Square are scheduled to present as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Read More
#ACMs FOR FANS ONLY! ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC & DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS LAUNCH FAN ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES LEADING UP TO THE 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS
03/30/2012
Encino, CA (March 30, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions are revealing new fan engagement initiatives associated with the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. For the first time ever fans will have multiple ways to interact and participate in the events leading up to and throughout the broadcast of the ACM Awards on Sunday, April 1 (8:00 – 11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Music fans are encouraged to check out the following interactive ele Read More
DIERKS BENTLEY AND BRAD PAISLEY TO PERFORM AT THE 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS
03/28/2012
ENCINO, CA (March 28, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music announced today that Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley are scheduled to perform as part of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. In addition, Lionel Richie and Taylor Swift are scheduled as presenters. The ceremony, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, Ap Read More
THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR THE ACM BBQ THROWDOWN AND OTHER BBQ EVENTS AT THE ACM EXPERIENCE
03/27/2012
WHAT: Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the ACM BBQ Throwdown Presented by BULL, will bring together some of the most recognizable names in the competitive barbeque circuit, all competing for more than $50,000 in prizes - one of the world’s richest BBQ contests. In addition to the actual competition, there will be world champion vendors selling their famous barbecue, tastings, cooking demonstrations and much more. Visit www.ACMcountry.com to learn more. Read More
MARTINA McBRIDE AND TRAIN’S PAT MONAHAN TO PERFORM “MARRY ME” AT THE 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS LIVE WEDDING CEREMONY TO TAKE PLACE ONSTAGE DURING THEIR PERF
03/27/2012
ENCINO, CA (March 27, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music announced today that Martina McBride, along with Train frontman Pat Monahan, is scheduled to perform her new single “Marry Me” on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. To celebrate the message of the song, McBride and Monahan will perform the duet during a very special moment in the show when a couple will get married live onstage. The show, which honors country music’s top talent as well as the industry’s hottest emerging artists, is pro Read More
