Press Releases

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES MITCHELL TENPENNY FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (August 9, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed Riser House/Columbia Nashville recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny to the office while he was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Tenpenny performed his current rising single, “Drunk Me,” from his self-titled EP, Mitchell Tenpenny and previewed a few tracks from his upcoming album.

CHRIS STAPLETON ADDED TO PERFORM AT THE 12TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™; BOBBY BONES, KIP MOORE & RICKY SKAGGS TO PRESENT

Encino, CA (August 2, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® announced that Chris Stapleton will take the stage at the 12th ANNUAL ACM HONORS™, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™. It was also announced that Bobby Bones, Kip Moore and Ricky Skaggs will present at the ceremony taking place Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and will be co-hosted by Lauren Alaina

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES RACHEL WAMMACK FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (August 1, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed RCA Records Nashville recording artist Rachel Wammack to the office while she was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Wammack performed her current rising single, “Damage,” and songs from her self-titled EP, Rachel Wammack.

LAUREN ALAINA, KASSI ASHTON, CAM, DEANA CARTER, MORGAN EVANS, DUSTIN LYNCH, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, JON PARDI & SONGWRITERS DALLAS DAVIDSON & BEN HAYSLIP TO PERFORM AT THE 12TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™

ENCINO, CA (July 19, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® has revealed the first round of performers and presenters for the 12th ANNUAL ACM HONORS™, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards™. Artists confirmed to perform include Lauren Alaina, Kassi Ashton, Cam, Deana Carter, Morgan Evans, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jon Pardi and songwriters Dallas Davidson & Ben Hayslip. Presente

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES MADDIE & TAE FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 18, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed Universal Music Group Nashville recording duo Maddie & Tae to the office while they were in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Maddie & Tae gave the ACM staff a sneak peek listen to several tracks on their upcoming album, including their current single, “Friends Don’t.”

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES MORGAN EVANS FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 11, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed Warner Music Nashville recording artist and Australia native Morgan Evans to the office while he was in Los Angeles recently for his 10 In 10 tour – covering 10 shows in 10 cities in 10 days from coast-to-coast. While at the Academy, Evans performed his current top 5-and-rising single, “Kiss Somebody,” and several other songs from his upcoming debut album due out this fall.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES CARLY PEARCE FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (July 10, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed Big Machine Records recording artist Carly Pearce to the office while she was in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Pearce performed her latest single, “Hide the Wine,” and several other songs from her debut album, Every Little Thing.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® WELCOMES HALEY & MICHAELS FOR A VISIT

Encino, CA (June 29, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® welcomed country duo Haley & Michaels to the office while they were in Los Angeles recently. While at the Academy, Haley & Michaels performed their current single, “High Note,” and previewed other songs from their upcoming album.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES STAFFING UPDATES

Encino, CA (June 26, 2018) – The Academy of Country Music® is announcing staffing updates in two departments, including a promotion for Tommy Moore to Senior Director, Governance & Board Administration, alongside the addition of Mary Pambukyan, who recently joined the Academy as Junior Staff Accountant.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY AWARD AND STUDIO RECORDING AWARD WINNERS

Encino, CA (June 21, 2018) – Today, the Academy of Country Music® announced the Industry Award and Studio Recording Award winners for the 53rd ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™. Industry Award, Studio Recording Award and the previously announced Special Award winners will be honored during the 12th ANNUAL ACM HONORS™, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the histor