The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was held on May 16, 2024, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.[1][2] Country music icon Reba McEntire returned as host.[3]
| 59th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Location | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas |
| Hosted by | Reba McEntire |
| Most awards | (3 each) |
| Most nominations | Morgan Wallen (6) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Prime Video |
Background
editOn November 2, 2023, the Academy of Country Music announced that it would renew its partnership with Prime Video through 2025.[4][5] The eligibility period for submissions for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.[6]
Category changes
editOn December 4, 2023, the academy announced that it would be changing rules for its New Artist categories, as well as bringing back the New Duo/Group of the Year award. Changing the amount of submissions needed and lowering other thresholds to "benefit emerging artists and help put a spotlight on the future of the genre", according to Daniel Miller, chair of the ACM awards, voting, and membership committee.[7]
Winners and nominees
editThe nominees were revealed on April 9, on social media and The Bobby Bones Show.[8]
Performers
edit| Performer(s) | Song |
|---|---|
| Lainey Wilson | "God Blessed Texas" "Hang Tight Honey" |
| Jelly Roll | "Liar" |
| Kelsea Ballerini Noah Kahan |
"Mountain with a View" "Stick Season" |
| Tigirlily Gold | "I Tried a Ring On" |
| Cody Johnson | "Dirt Cheap" |
| Miranda Lambert | "Wranglers" |
| Kane Brown | "Georgia on My Mind" |
| Thomas Rhett | "Beautiful as You" |
| Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani |
"Purple Irises" |
| Jason Aldean | Tribute to Toby Keith "Should've Been a Cowboy" |
| Chris Stapleton Dua Lipa |
"Think I'm in Love with You" |
| Post Malone | "Never Love You Again" "I Had Some Help" |
| Parker McCollum | "Burn It Down" |
| Nate Smith Avril Lavigne |
"Bulletproof" |
| Reba McEntire | "I Can't" |
Presenters
edit- Randy Travis and Clay Walker – presented Song of the Year
- Richard Sherman and Charissa Thompson – presented Duo of the Year
- Little Big Town – introduced Tigirlily Gold
- Tyler Cameron – presented Group of the Year
- Ashley McBryde and Noah Reid – presented Single of the Year
- The War and Treaty – introduced Kane Brown
- Jordan Davis and Carín León – presented Male Artist of the Year
- Blake Shelton – introduced the Tribute to Toby Keith
- Reba McEntire – presented Female Artist of the Year
- Bobby Bones – recognized ACM Radio Award winners
- Scotty McCreery – presented Music Event of the Year
- Rozene and Dion Pride (wife and son of Charley Pride) – presented Album of the Year
- Breland – introduced Nate Smith and Avril Lavigne
- Alabama – presented Entertainer of the Year
References
edit- ^ Grein, Paul (February 14, 2024). "Raj Kapoor Returns as Executive Producer of 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards set for Thursday, May 16, 2024 Live From Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video". www.acmcountry.com. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Entertainemnt Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards". www.acmcountry.com. April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 2, 2023). "ACM Awards Renews Prime Video Deal Through 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 2, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Awards & Prime Video Extend TV Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Boisvert, Lauren (December 5, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Makes Changes to Its Awards, Including Categories and Eligibility". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Grein, Paul (December 4, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Announces Rule Changes, Key Dates for 2024 ACM Awards". Billbaord. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ https://x.com/ACMawards/status/1777465437883605142