The 19th annual ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 19, at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
Returning for her sixth year as the host is four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce, who will also be joined for the first time by co-host and three-time ACM Award winner, Parker McCollum. The event will celebrate major industry figures, iconic stars, and previously announced 2026 Special Award and Industry Award winners. As usual…this event is going to be a special night.
Special Honorees include…
- ACM Lifting Lives Award: Eric Church, recognized for his large-scale disaster relief and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene.
- ACM Spirit Award: Kacey Musgraves, honored for her deep dedication to storytelling and the country genre.
- ACM Icon Award: Bill Anderson and Mike Curb.
- ACM Poet’s Award: Brett James and The Carter Family (both awarded posthumously).
- ACM Lift Every Voice Award: Leslie Fram.
- ACM Service Award: Scott Zolke.
- ACM International Award: C2C: Country to Country.
Additional Honorees…
- Landman: The Paramount+ television series is receiving a special salute for its impact on the country landscape.
- Artist-Songwriter of the Year: Ella Langley.
- Songwriter of the Year: Jessie Jo Dillon.
You can attend as well too. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 26, through AXS.