The 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards is set to be a star-studded event, hosted by Reba McEntire at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The show will feature performances by top artists like Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Post Malone, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani, among others.
Special tributes, including one to the late Toby Keith by Jason Aldean, and exciting collaborations are also on the lineup. Leading the nominations are Luke Combs with eight, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney with six each. Pre-event awards have already been announced, recognizing new talents such as Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, and Tigirlily Gold. Tune in to Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 8 p.m. ET to watch live.
The 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards is set to be an exciting event with many star performances. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show.
Host and Venue
- Host: Reba McEntire
- Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Location: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
Performances
Expect memorable performances from:
- Kane Brown
- Jelly Roll
- Miranda Lambert
- Thomas Rhett
- Post Malone
- Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
- Tribute to Toby Keith by Jason Aldean
Special collaborations:
- Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan
- Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
- Nate Smith with Avril Lavigne
Nominees
- Luke Combs: 8 nominations, including Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.
- Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney: 6 nominations each.
- Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson: 5 nominations each.
- Jelly Roll and Jordan Davis: 4 nominations each.
Highlights
- Jelly Roll: First-time nominee up for Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year for "Need a Favor," and Music Event of the Year for "Save Me" featuring Lainey Wilson.
- Tracy Chapman: First-time nominee for Song of the Year with Luke Combs’ cover of her song "Fast Car."
Pre-Event Awards
Winners announced at the ACM Country Kickoff fan festival:
- New Female Artist of the Year: Megan Moroney
- New Male Artist of the Year: Nate Smith
- New Duo or Group of the Year: Tigirlily Gold
How to Watch
- Streaming: Prime Video and Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 8 p.m. ET.
- Red Carpet: Prime Video, Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, and Amazon Live at 7 p.m. ET.
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