The Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards are among the highest honors the country music industry bestows. They signify the loftiest level of achievement and attainment of excellence. Those who receive them take lifelong pride in their accomplishment. This evening, the ACM Awards are going to take place, marking their 60th anniversary, per apnews.com.
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Reba McEntire, a 16-time winner herself, will host the gala occasion. A special moment is anticipated when Keith Urban gets the ACM Triple Crown Award. Yet another can't-miss highlight is the 14-minute 'Songs of the Decades" spectacle covering the past 60 years of great country tunes. It will feature fan-favorite performers such as Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Dan + Shay, Clint Black, Sugarland, McEntire, and others.
Watching The ACM Awards Tonight
The event is going to stream on the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch Live and Prime Video. Look for the broadcast at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. You don't have to have a Prime membership to access the livestream.
The ACM Award Nominees
Ella Langley is the nomination leader this year. She landed six nominations for her wildly popular and successful song with Riley Green, "You Look Like You Love Me." Langley also has two additional nominations for a total of eight.
Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson, and Lainey Wilson each have seven nominations. "Chris Stapleton has six nominations; Green and Post Malone are tied with five," per the outlet
Competition will be keen for the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award. Nominated in that category are Wallen, Stapleton, Wilson, and Johnson. Others in the running for the honor include Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, and Luke Combs.
Artists Who Will Perform At Tonight's ACM Awards
Expect to see stars such as Zach Top, Megan Moroney, Blake Shelton, Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ballerini, Wilson, Alan Jackson, and Stapleton on the stage in addition to the "Songs of the Decades" celebration.
Some exciting duets are planned as well. Shaboozey is joining Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson will sing with Brooks & Dunn, and Rascal Flatts will appear with Backstreet Boys.
There Is An Impressive Line-Up Of Presenters
Among them are Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Lionel Richie, Carly Pearce, Martina McBride, and many others.
