FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 18TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS™
NASHVILLE, TN — The Academy of Country Music® revealed the first round of performers for the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors, which includes nine-time ACM Award winner and three-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, four-time ACM Award nominee Russell Dickerson, eight-time ACM Award winner Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, multi-Platinum and GRAMMY Winning artist Amy Grant, three-time ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde, and four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce. 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.
Frequently described as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night,” 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.
“I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row,” says Pearce. “This night holds a special place in my heart because it shines a light on the songwriters, musicians, and industry voices who make what we do possible. It’s truly one of my favorite nights of the year. It will be such a full circle moment to co-host with one of my oldest friends in Nashville, Russell Dickerson.”
“It’s a real honor to be hosting ACM Honors for the first time—especially at The Pinnacle, in the heart of Nashville,” says Dickerson. “This night is all about giving credit to the folks who keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, and I’m proud to be part of it. Getting to team up with Carly and celebrate the industry we love so much is going to be one for the books.”
Additional performers, presenters, and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Limited tickets and premium seating options are currently available through AXS.
The 18th ACM Honors is sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Licor 43.
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.
About the Academy of Country Music
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy with the success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
Performer Photos
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan will perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Schmidt Relations
Russell Dickerson
Russell Dickerson will host and perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Bree Marie Fish
Karen Fairchild
Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town will perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Miranda McDonald
Amy Grant
Amy Grant will perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: John Shearer
Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde will perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Katie Kauss
Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce will host and perform during the 18th ACM Honors Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN.
Photo Credit: Allister Ann