NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) — The Academy of Country Music announced the initial round of performers lined up for the industry-focused 17th annual Academy of Country Music Honors.
Set for August 21, the show will feature performances from seven-time ACM Award winner Eric Church, nine-time ACM Award winner Vince Gill, two-time ACM Award winner Emmylou Harris, eleven-time ACM Award winner Tyler Hubbard, three-time ACM Award winner Jamey Johnson, three-time ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde, two-time ACM Award winner Darius Rucker, and 15-time ACM Award winner and 2018 Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban.
Performers will take the stage to honor 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 lauded at this year’s ACM Honors.
The event will be hosted by country star Carly Pearce, who is returning for the fourth year, along with reigning ACM Song of the Year winner Jordan Davis.
Additional performers, presenters, and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
