ACM Honors to Air on FOX, With Trace Adkins, Dan + Shay Among Performers

The star-studded ACM Honors will become a televised special, airing on September 13 on FOX. The event, hosted by Carly Pearce, will honor Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton,Shania TwainMorgan Wallen and Yellowstone. Pearce and Wallen will also perform during the two-hour TV special, along with Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, The Warren Brothers, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, ERNEST, Vince Gill, HARDY, Wynonna Judd, Avril Lavigne, Little Big Town, and Lainey Wilson.

Trace Adkins, star of the upcoming Monarch TV show, will also perform “A Country Boy Can Survive,” from the new FOX series.

Lambert is the ACM Triple Crown Award recipient. while Stapleton will receive the ACM Spirit Award. Twain will receive the ACM Poet’s Award, Wallen will receive the ACM Milestone Award, and Yellowstone will be given the ACM  Film Award.

“Country music royalty reigns on FOX this fall, starting with the debut of Monarch, the network’s new drama about the first family of country music, followed by one of country’s most special nights, ACM Honors,” Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, FOX Entertainment, says. “This partnership with the Academy of Country Music marks the return to television for this beloved, star-studded event, giving country fans everywhere all the more reason to call FOX home.”

“We are thrilled to bring one of our industry’s favorite and most poignant nights back to primetime television and to kick off our first-ever ACM partnership with FOX,” said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. “Being our 15th anniversary show makes the return to television even more special and a great opportunity to bring ACM Honors to the fans to experience the admiration and respect that our Country community has for its own through emotional tributes and unique performances.”

This year marks Pearce’s second year in a row to host the ACM Honors ceremony.

“ACM Honors is one of my most favorite events of the year,”  Pearce says. “It is a privilege to once again host this special night and celebrate those who are making a profound impact on country music.”

The ACM Honors ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 24, at the Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are available here.