ACM Reveals Submissions & Ballot Timeline For 61st Annual Awards
The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the submissions and ballot timeline for member voting for the 61st annual awards, taking place on May 17 in Las Vegas.
The window to become a member or renew membership ends Monday (Dec. 15) at 5 p.m. CT. Interested industry professionals can submit an application for ACM Membership online here.
Nominee submissions for the 61st ACM Main Award, Radio Award, and Industry Award categories will open at 11 a.m. CT on Jan. 5, and will remain open through Jan. 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT. The eligibility period for submissions for the 61st ACM Awards is Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Information on how to submit nominees can be found here.
Key dates for Academy professional members for the 2025 ACM Awards cycle:
Submissions Period Opens: January 5, 2026
Submissions Period Closes: January 26, 2026
First Round Voting, Main Awards: February 23, 2026 – March 2, 2026
Second Round Voting, Main Awards: March 23, 2026 – March 30, 2026
Final Round Voting, Main Awards: April 13, 2026 – April 20, 2026
*All submission/voting windows close at 8 p.m. E.T. / 7 p.m. C.T. / 5 p.m. P.T.
Key dates for Academy professional members for the 2025 ACM Radio Awards cycle:
Submissions Period Opens: January 5, 2026
Submissions Period Closes: January 26, 2026
First Round Voting, Radio Awards: February 9, 2026 – February 23, 2026
Final Round Voting, Radio Awards: March 2, 2025 – March 16, 2026
*All submission/voting windows close at 8 p.m. E.T. / 7 p.m. C.T. / 5 p.m. P.T.
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