ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES MORE PERFORMERS FOR 18TH ACM HONORS
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES MORE PERFORMERS FOR 18TH ACM HONORS
Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, and Victoria Shaw Join Performance Lineup Including Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, and Carly Pearce, Among Others
Tucker Wetmore to Present ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards
Throughout the Night
Limited Tickets Available, New Seats Just Added Starting at $50
NASHVILLE, TN — The Academy of Country Music® released today additional performers for the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors, including ACM Award winner Chris Janson, three-time ACM Award winner Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks and ACM Award winner Victoria Shaw. This group of performers joins previously announced performers Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Carly Pearce, and Tucker Wetmore. Performers will take the stage to celebrate this year’s honorees 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.
In addition to performing on the show, Tucker Wetmore will present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of ACM Honors. Examples of categories from Studio Recording and Industry Awards include Audio Engineer of the Year, Bass Player of the Year, Casino of the Year, Drummer of the Year, Electric Guitar Player of the Year, Fair/Rodeo of the Year, Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year, Producer of the Year, Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year, and Theater of the Year. For more information on ACM Industry Awards, visit here, and for more information on ACM Studio Recording Awards, visit here.
“It means a lot to be part of a night that celebrates the unsung heroes of Country Music,” shares Wetmore. “The players, the engineers, the venues, the people behind the scenes — they’re the heartbeat of this industry, and I’m honored to tip my hat to them.”
New seating options have been added, starting at $50 (before taxes and fees). All tickets to ACM Honors will be seated, including the general admission balcony. VIP seating within The Track includes an autographed Hatch Show Print. Tickets are available through AXS.
The 18th ACM Honors will take place Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 at The Pinnacle, located at Nashville Yards, and will be hosted by Pearce, returning for the fifth consecutive year, and first-time ACM Honors host Dickerson.
The application to request media ticketing is available here. The deadline to file this application is 6 PM/CT on Friday, Aug. 15. Submitting this application does not guarantee approval for ticketing.
The Academy of Country Music would like to thank Carhartt, City National Bank, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Licor 43, and Mingle Mocktails for sponsoring the 18th ACM Honors.
For more information on ACM Honors and all ACM events, visit www.ACMcountry.com. You can like Academy of Country Music on Facebook or follow on Twitter at@ACMawards and Instagram @ACMAwards for more immediate updates.