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Academy Of Country Music & CMT Partner To Bring ACM Honors To National Audience

August 18, 2025/by LB Cantrell

The Academy of Country Music and CMT are partnering to to deliver the 18th ACM Honors to viewers nation-wide starting Saturday, Sept. 27.

The three-hour special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will be hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner, along with 18th ACM Honors hosts Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce. The special will feature exclusive backstage conversations with honorees and performers, moments from throughout the night and exclusive performances to air only in the broadcast.

“We are proud to partner with CMT to share the magic of ACM Honors with fans across the country,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This collaboration allows us to take our community’s most heartfelt night beyond the walls of The Pinnacle and into living rooms nationwide, giving viewers an up-close look at the incredible artists, songwriters, and industry professionals whose passion and hard work shape the music we love. We can’t wait for fans everywhere to experience what makes ACM Honors so special.”

“Our special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will bring fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of country’s most meaningful nights, celebrating the incredible talent and hard work that drives our industry both on and off stage. It’s an honor to share these well-deserved awards and heartfelt performances with viewers coast-to-coast,” shares Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer & SVP, Production for CMT.

Performers for this year’s ACM Honors include Luke Bryan, Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Pearce, Victoria Shaw and Tucker Wetmore.

This year’s honorees are Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters, the late Ben Vaughn and Lainey Wilson. Winners of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be celebrated as well.

Industry tickets to the 18th ACM Honors on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards are available, but limited. Reach out to ticketing@ACMcountry.com for details.

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LB Cantrell is Editor/Director of Operations at MusicRow magazine, where she oversees, manages and executes all company operations. LB oversees all MusicRow-related content, including the publication’s six annual print issues and online news. She is a Georgia native and a graduate of the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University.
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