ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL APPEARANCES AND SPECIAL TRIBUTES FOR 19TH ACM HONORS, PRESENTED BY TENNPOP
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL APPEARANCES AND SPECIAL TRIBUTES FOR 19TH ACM HONORS, PRESENTED BY TENNPOP
FLATLAND CAVALRY, LOGAN LEDGER, SHERYL CROW & ZACH JOHN KING ADDED AS PERFORMERS
CARLY PEARCE AND PARKER MCCOLLUM TO HOST THE STAR-STUDDED CELEBRATION, TAKING PLACE AUGUST 19 AT THE PINNACLE IN NASHVILLE
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT AXS
NASHVILLE, TN — August 13, 2026 — The Academy of Country Music® announced today additional appearances and shared a preview of special tributes for this year’s 19th ACM® Honors™ presented by TennPop, Seltzer of the South. Flatland Cavalry, Logan Ledger, Sheryl Crow and Zach John King have been added to the lineup as performers. The 19th ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 19th at The Pinnacle in Nashville, co-hosted by four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce and three-time ACM Award winner Parker McCollum.
Carter Faith will pay tribute to Kacey Musgraves with a performance of “Merry Go ’Round,” the GRAMMY Award-winning artist’s breakthrough hit that helped introduce her distinctive voice and perspective to Country Music. Sheryl Crow will celebrate Eric Church with a performance of “Drink in My Hand,” honoring the Country Music star’s distinctive artistry and the lasting impact of one of his fan-favorite hits. Dierks Bentley will honor his longtime friend Brett James with a performance of “I Hold On,” celebrating the enduring impact of the song and James’ contribution to the genre.
Previously announced performers set to take the stage to honor this year’s honorees include Avery Anna, Big Kenny, Carly Pearce, Carter Faith, Dierks Bentley, Dylan Scott, Gabriella Rose, Gavin Adcock, Kaitlin Butts, Mark Collie, Margo Price, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Trisha Yearwood. Brenda Lee will appear as a special guest and Zach John King will present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of ACM Honors.
The evening will spotlight previously announced special honorees Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Paramount + Hit Television Series: “Landman”, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke to be celebrated during what is widely regarded as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night.” Previously announced ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Ella Langley, ACM Songwriter of the Year winner Jessie Jo Dillon, and the previously announced ACM Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners will also be recognized.
The presenting partner of the evening is TennPop, Seltzer of the South, a Tennessee-born, ready to drink, spirit-based seltzer. Crafted with Tennessee vodka, local honey, and sparkling water, TennPop celebrates the people, places, and culture that define the South.
Tickets are available now through AXS. ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, is offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience ACM Honors through an exclusive VIP package to benefit the charity. The experience includes two premium side-stage balcony seats with complimentary drinks, backstage red carpet photo access, a private meet-and-greet, and exclusive commemorative merchandise. Further information HERE.
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