Luke Bryan and Ashley McBryde are among the artists who will perform for the upcoming ACM Honors ceremony. They will be joined by Amy Grant, Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild, Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson. More performers are expected to be announced shortly.
Keep reading to find out more about the upcoming ACM Honors ceremony.
When The ACM Honors Will Take Place
The 2025 ACM Honors ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 20. The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM.
Where The ACM Honors Will Take Place
For the first itme, the ACM Honors will be held at The Pinnacle, a new venue in Nashville. The address is Nashville Yards
910 Exchange Ln, Nashville, TN 37203.
Who Is Hosting The ACM Honors
Pearce is hosting for the fifth year in a row. This year she will be joined by Dickerson, who is making his ACM Honors hosting debut.
“I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row,” says Pearce. “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 co-host 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,” adds Dickerson. “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.”
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Who Is Being Honored At The ACM Honors Ceremony
Cody Johnson will receive the ACM Spirit Award. Jelly Roll will receive the ACM Lifting Lives Award. Eric Church will receive the ACM Icon Award, along with the late Ben Vaughn. Randy Travis will receive the ACM Milestone Award. Luke Combs will receive the ACM International Award. Rissi Palmer will receive the ACM Lift Every Voice Award. Mac MacAnally will receive the ACM Poet’s Award. Banker Lori Badgett will receive the ACM Service Award.
In addition, Lainey Wilson will also receive her ACM Artist-Songwriter Award, and Jessie Jo Dillon will receive her ACM Songwriter of the Year Award. Both were announced in May, ahead of the live ACM Awards.
Who Can Attend The ACM Honors
The ACM Honors ceremony is open to the public. Tickets are available at AXS.com.
How To Watch The ACM Honors
The ceremony will likely air at a later date, or be able to watch online. Details have yet to be revealed.