ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND CMT PARTNER TO BRING THE 18TH ACM HONORS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS AMERICA
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND CMT PARTNER TO BRING THE 18TH ACM HONORS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS AMERICA
Special Episode of CMT Hot 20 Countdown to Air Sept. 27 Featuring Highlights and Exclusive Moments from the Country Music Industry’s Favorite Night
Cody Alan, Carissa Culiner, Russell Dickerson, and Carly Pearce to Host Three-Hour Episode from The Pinnacle
NASHVILLE, TN — The Academy of Country Music® is partnering with CMT to deliver the 18th ACM Honors to a national audience starting Saturday, Sept. 27.
The three-hour special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will be hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner, along with 18th ACM Honors hosts Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce, featuring exclusive backstage conversations with honorees and performers, memorable moments from throughout the night, and exclusive performances to air only in the broadcast.
“We are proud to partner with CMT to share the magic of ACM Honors with fans across the country,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This collaboration allows us to take our community’s most heartfelt night beyond the walls of The Pinnacle and into living rooms nationwide, giving viewers an up-close look at the incredible artists, songwriters, and industry professionals whose passion and hard work shape the music we love. We can’t wait for fans everywhere to experience what makes ACM Honors so special.”
“Our special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will bring fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of Country’s most meaningful nights, celebrating the incredible talent and hard work that drives our industry both on and off stage. It’s an honor to share these well-deserved awards and heartfelt performances with viewers coast-to-coast,” said Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer & SVP, Production for CMT.
Industry tickets to the 18th ACM Honors on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards are available, but limited. Act fast and reach out to [email protected] to secure tickets for the Country Music industry’s favorite night. New seats for fans were recently added, starting at $50 (before taxes and fees), and are available on AXS.
18th ACM Honors performers include Luke Bryan, Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Pearce, Victoria Shaw, and Tucker Wetmore.
This year’s honorees are Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, “Twisters,” Ben Vaughn, and Lainey Wilson. Winners of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be celebrated as well.
For more information on ACM Honors and all ACM events, visit www.ACMcountry.com. You can like the Academy of Country Music on Facebook or follow on X at @ACMawards and Instagram @ACMawards for more immediate updates.