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The first round of performers for the 17th ACM Honors has been announced, including Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, and Keith Urban.
The Academy of Country Music has announced the first round of performers for the 17th Academy of Country Music Honors. These include seven-time ACM Award winner Eric Church, nine-time winner Vince Gill, two-time winner Emmylou Harris, 11-time winner Tyler Hubbard, three-time winner Jamey Johnson, three-time winner Ashley McBryde, two-time winner Darius Rucker, and 15-time winner and 2018 Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban. Performers will take the stage to tribute this year’s Honorees, Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson, and Trisha Yearwood.
Often cited as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night,” the ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 21, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The show will be hosted by four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce, who is returning for the fourth straight year, and ACM Song of the Year winner, Jordan Davis. Additional performers, presenters, and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Additionally, the previously announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon, and Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be feted at the ACM Honors. Tyler Hubbard, in addition to performing on the show, will present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of the ACM Honors.
Examples of categories from the 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.
Limited tickets for the ACM Honors are currently available through AXS. These also include VIP packages consisting of a ticket in the VIP Artist section (the first seven rows) of the Ryman, a ticket to the VIP pre-party reception with complimentary beverages and light hors d’oeuvres, a commemorative Hatch Show Print poster, parking, and drink tickets.
