ACM Announces Voting Timeline for 2013

The Academy of Country Music has announced the ballot timeline from professional members for its 48^th Annual ACM Awards, which will be held Spring 2013 (date TBA).

New membership applications for the ACM must be completed by 5:00 PM CT on Nov. 9, while existing membership renewals must be completed by 5:00 PM CT on Nov. 16 to be eligible to vote during the Awards cycle.

Nominees for the 2013 ACM Awards will be announced early in 2013. Fan voting details will be announced at a later date. For more information on criteria, click here.

The ballot timeline for professional members is as follows:

1^st Ballot Opens – Monday, December 3, 2012
1^st Ballot Closes – Monday, December 10, 2012
2^nd Ballot Opens – Monday, January 14, 2013
2^nd Ballot Closes – Monday, January 21, 2013
3^rd Ballot Opens – Monday, March 11, 2013
3^rd Ballot Closes – Monday, March 18, 2013