Luke Bryan, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde Among Performers For 18th Annual ACM Honors

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The first round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 18th Academy of Country Music Honors on Aug. 20 at the Pinnacle in Nashville.

Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce will all take the stage to tribute this year’s honorees: Eric Church, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson. Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mac McAnally, Lori Badgett, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters and Ben Vaughn.  

This year’s awards will be hosted by Pearce, who is returning for the fifth consecutive year, and first-time ACM Honors host Russell Dickerson.

“I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row,” says Pearce. “This night holds a special place in my heart because it shines a light on the songwriters, musicians, and industry voices who make what we do possible. It’s truly one of my favorite nights of the year. It will be such a full circle moment toco-host with one of my oldest friends in Nashville, Russell Dickerson.”

“It’s a real honor to be hosting ACM Honors for the first time – especially at The Pinnacle, in the heart of Nashville,” says Dickerson. “This night is all about giving creditto the folks who keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, and I’m proud to be part ofit. Getting to team up with Carly and celebrate the industry we love so much is going to be one for the books.”

Additional performers, presenters, and details for the ACM Honors show will be announced in the coming weeks.

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