59th Academy of Country Music Awards

The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was held on May 16, 2024, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.[1][2] Country music icon Reba McEntire returned as host.[3]

59th Academy of Country Music Awards
DateMay 16, 2024
LocationFord Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
Hosted byReba McEntire
Most awards (3 each)
Most nominationsMorgan Wallen (6)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkPrime Video
← 58th · ACM
Most nominated artist, Morgan Wallen, with six nominations

Background

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On November 2, 2023, the Academy of Country Music announced that it would renew its partnership with Prime Video through 2025.[4][5] The eligibility period for submissions for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.[6]

Category changes

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On December 4, 2023, the academy announced that it would be changing rules for its New Artist categories, as well as bringing back the New Duo/Group of the Year award. Changing the amount of submissions needed and lowering other thresholds to "benefit emerging artists and help put a spotlight on the future of the genre", according to Daniel Miller, chair of the ACM awards, voting, and membership committee.[7]

Winners and nominees

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The nominees were revealed on April 9, on social media and The Bobby Bones Show.[8]

Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson took home the most awards of the evening with three each.
Entertainer of the Year Album of the Year
Female Artist of the Year Male Artist of the Year
Group of the Year Duo of the Year
Single of the Year Song of the Year
New Female Artist of the Year New Male Artist of the Year
New Duo/Group of the Year Artist-Songwriter of the Year
Songwriter of the Year Visual Media of the Year
Music Event of the Year

Performers

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Performer(s) Song
Lainey Wilson "God Blessed Texas"
"Hang Tight Honey"
Jelly Roll "Liar"
Kelsea Ballerini
Noah Kahan
"Mountain with a View"
"Stick Season"
Tigirlily Gold "I Tried a Ring On"
Cody Johnson "Dirt Cheap"
Miranda Lambert "Wranglers"
Kane Brown "Georgia on My Mind"
Thomas Rhett "Beautiful as You"
Blake Shelton
Gwen Stefani
"Purple Irises"
Jason Aldean Tribute to Toby Keith
"Should've Been a Cowboy"
Chris Stapleton
Dua Lipa
"Think I'm in Love with You"
Post Malone "Never Love You Again"
"I Had Some Help"
Parker McCollum "Burn It Down"
Nate Smith
Avril Lavigne
"Bulletproof"
Reba McEntire "I Can't"

Presenters

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References

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  1. ^ Grein, Paul (February 14, 2024). "Raj Kapoor Returns as Executive Producer of 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards set for Thursday, May 16, 2024 Live From Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and Streaming Exclusively on Prime Video". www.acmcountry.com. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Entertainemnt Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards". www.acmcountry.com. April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 2, 2023). "ACM Awards Renews Prime Video Deal Through 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 2, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Awards & Prime Video Extend TV Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Boisvert, Lauren (December 5, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Makes Changes to Its Awards, Including Categories and Eligibility". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Grein, Paul (December 4, 2023). "Academy of Country Music Announces Rule Changes, Key Dates for 2024 ACM Awards". Billbaord. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  8. ^ https://x.com/ACMawards/status/1777465437883605142