UPDATE (Aug. 6): The ACM Honors have added four new performers to its lineup. The additional performers are three-time ACM Award-winning songwriter Ashley Gorley, “Wind Up Missin’ You” hitmaker and ACM Award-nominated Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and Carter Faith.
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Faith is gearing up to release her debut project Cherry Valley in October, while K. Michelle is known for songs including “The Rain” and previously joined Jelly Roll and the Fisk Jubilee Singers on a rendition of The Judds’ classic “Love Can Build a Bridge,” recorded as part of the project A Tribute to The Judds.
PREVIOUSLY (July 30): The first round of performers has been revealed for the upcoming 18th annual Academy of Country Music Honors, including three-time ACM entertainer of the year Luke Bryan, as well as eight-time ACM Award winner Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson.
The ACM Honors are set for Wednesday, Aug. 20, at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Pearce returns to host the event for a fifth consecutive year, and will be joined by first-time ACM Honors co-host Dickerson.
This year’s honorees include executive Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, the film Twisters, Ben Vaughn and Lainey Wilson.
“I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row,” Pearce said in a statement. “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 cohost 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,” Dickerson said in a statement. “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 weeks ahead. Tickets for the ACM Honors are available through AXS.
