The Academy of Country Music announced the recipients of the Special Awards for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM).
Honorees Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters, and Ben Vaughn will be celebrated during the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors, with the event set to take place on Wednesday, August 20th at The Pinnacle, located at Nashville Yards.
The annual ceremony is set to recognize the industry and studio recording winners from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. As previously announced, ACM entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson is also the artist-songwriter of the year, and Jessie Jo Dillon will be honored as songwriter of the year.
Kerri Edwards, Chair of the ACM Special Awards committee. said in a statement: “This year’s ACM Special Awards honorees each have played an essential role in Country Music’s success. From some of Country Music’s legendary artists to the incredible songwriters and powerhouse executives, we are so excited to celebrate these well-deserved recipients next month at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Congratulations to all the honorees.”
The Academy of Country Music also announced the winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Among the winners of the Industry Awards, first-time winners include The Caverns (Theater of the Year), The Theater at Virgins Hotels (Casino of the Year – Theater) and Aaron Spalding (Promoter of the Year). In addition, Ed Warm takes home his 19th ACM Industry Award, winning two ACM Awards for Club of the Year (Joe’s on Weed St.) and Festival of the Year (Windy City Smokeout).
Among the winners of the Studio Recording Awards, first-time winners include Drew Bollman (Audio Engineer of the Year), Alex Wright (Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year) and Craig Young (Bass Player of the Year). In addition, Dave Cobb wins his seventh ACM Award by winning Producer of the Year (third win in the category), while Brent Mason wins his twelfth Studio Recording Award and first win for Electric Guitar Player of the Year.
Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music, said in a statement: “We are thrilled to bring the Country Music industry’s favorite night, ACM Honors, to The Pinnacle, Nashville’s newest live music venue, next month. This is an exciting time for the Academy as we reimagine this special night through new partnerships and a new format that will elevate the show’s impact. We look forward to celebrating our Studio Recording and Industry Award winners, alongside our soon-to-be-announced Special Award Honorees, whose vital contributions make the music we love possible.”
Among the winners of the Studio Recording Awards, first-time winners include Drew Bollman (Audio Engineer of the Year), Alex Wright (Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year) and Craig Young (Bass Player of the Year). In addition, Dave Cobb wins his seventh ACM Award by winning Producer of the Year (third win in the category), while Brent Mason wins his twelfth Studio Recording Award and first win for Electric Guitar Player of the Year.
Tickets will be available to ACM A-List email newsletter subscribers and Academy members through an exclusive pre-sale beginning July 10, before general on-sale begins on July 11, through AXS. Performers will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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