ACM Honors Announces Industry & Studio Award Winners, Ceremony To Be Held In August

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The Academy of Country Music has announced the winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards.

All winners, alongside previously announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Lainey Wilson and Songwriter of the Year winner Jessie Jo Dillon, as well as the Special Award recipients, will be celebrated at the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors on Aug. 20, at The Pinnacle in Nashville. A full list of performers will be announced at a later date.

Tickets will be available to ACM A-List email newsletter subscribers and Academy members through an exclusive pre-sale beginning July 10, before general on-sale begins on July 11, through AXS.

“We are thrilled to bring the Country Music industry’s favorite night, ACM Honors, to The Pinnacle, Nashville’s newest live music venue, next month,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This is an exciting time for the Academy as we reimagine this special night through new partnerships and a new format that will elevate the show’s impact. We look forward to celebrating our Studio Recording and Industry Award winners, alongside our soon-to-be-announced Special Award Honorees, whose vital contributions make the music we love possible.”

Among the winners of the Industry Awards, first-time winners include The Caverns (Theater of the Year), The Theater at Virgins Hotels (Casino of the Year – Theater) and Aaron Spalding (Promoter of the Year). In addition, Ed Warm takes home his 19th ACM Industry Award, winning two ACM Awards for Club of the Year (Joe’s on Weed St.) and Festival of the Year (Windy City Smokeout).

Among the winners of the Studio Recording Awards, first-time winners include Drew Bollman (Audio Engineer of the Year), Alex Wright (Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year) and Craig Young (Bass Player of the Year). In addition, Dave Cobb wins his seventh ACM Award by winning Producer of the Year (third win in the category), while Brent Mason wins his twelfth Studio Recording Award and first win for Electric Guitar Player of the Year.

Complete List Of Award Winners:

Industry Award Winners:
Casino Of The Year – Theater: The Theater At Virgin Hotels – Las Vegas, Nv
Casino Of The Year – Arena: Harveys Lake Tahoe – Stateline, Nv
Festival Of The Year: Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, Il
Fair/Rodeo Of The Year: Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo – Houston, Tx
Club Of The Year: Joe’s On Weed St. – Chicago, Il
Theater Of The Year: The Caverns – Pelham, Tn
Outdoor Venue Of The Year: Banknh Pavilion – Gilford, Nh
Arena Of The Year: Moody Center – Austin, Tx
Don Romeo Talent Buyer Of The Year: Gil Cunningham – Neste Live
Promoter Of The Year: Aaron Spalding – Live Nation

Studio Recording Award Winners:
Bass Player Of The Year: (Tie) Mark Hill & Craig Young
Drummer Of The Year: Aaron Sterling
Acoustic Guitar Player Of The Year: Tim Galloway
Electric Guitar Player Of The Year: Brent Mason
Piano/Keyboards Player Of The Year: Alex Wright
Specialty Instrument(S) Player Of The Year: Jenee Fleenor
Audio Engineer Of The Year: Drew Bollman
Producer Of The Year: Dave Cobb

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