Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 ACM Honors, including how to watch, who’s performing, who is being honored, and more.
Who Is Hosting The 2024 ACM Awards?
This year, Carly Pearce returns to host the fourth straight year. She will be joined by Jordan Davis, who is a first-time host.
“I’m thrilled to return to host ACM Honors for the fourth year in a row. It’s always an unforgettable night that I look forward to, and I’m excited to have Jordan joining me this year!” Pearce said.
Davis added, “I’ve performed at ACM Honors for the past two years and love that the show celebrates the behind-the-scenes titans in this industry, as well as so many of the artists I’ve looked up to for years. I’m really honored to join Carly as host this year and excited for what will be a great night.”
How Can I Watch ACM Honors?
The 17th Academy of Country Music Honors will air Tuesday, September 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. PT on Merit Street. This will serve as the first time the special will air on the network as part of a larger partnership between Merit Street Media and the Academy of Country Music.
To watch the show on Merit Street, viewers can access the prominently featured channel-finder link by entering zip codes at www.meritstreetmedia.com. Merit Street can be found on DirecTV, Dish, U-Verse, Samsung TV Plus and additional broadcast, basic cable, national satellites, and FAST channels. Additionally, the free streaming app, Merit+, is available to download bothon iPhone and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku.
According to the latest announcement from the Academy of Country Music, Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Terri Clark, Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean, Kameron Marlowe, Carly Pearce, Lee Ann Womack will take the stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
These stars join the previously announced performers, including Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, and Keith Urban.
Who Is Being Honored?
This elite group of performers has been tapped to celebrate this year’s honorees – Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson, and Trisha Yearwood.
Additionally, previously announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon, as well as Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be honored at the highly anticipated event. Plus, eleven-time ACM Award winner Tyler Hubbard will be on hand to present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of ACM Honors.
“It was such a thrill and a privilege to call this year’s ACM Special Awards honorees to let them know how much we appreciate their work and share the news of this well-deserved recognition! From the Country Music icons to the incredible songwriters and powerhouse executives, we can’t wait to celebrate you in August at one of my favorite nights of the year – ACM Honors,” said Kerri Edwards, Chair of the ACM Special Awards Committee. “Our committee members did a fantastic job selecting this year’s class of honorees, and I thank them for their participation and join them in congratulating all of the recipients!”
For a full list of special honorees, click HERE.
Source: countrynow.com
