ACM Awards Move To Nashville For 2020
The Academy of Country Music announced today (4/27) that the 55th Academy Of Country Music Awards will take place in Nashville, Tennessee for the first time in the show’s 55-year history.
The 55th ACM Awards will be the first awards show to broadcast from three iconic Country Music venues including the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe. The announcement was made this morning during Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s daily press conference.
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said, “While we were disappointed to postpone our April show in Las Vegas, we couldn’t be more thrilled to host the rescheduled 55th ACM Awards in the home of Country Music for the first time in the Academy’s history. First and foremost, we want to ensure the safety of our artists and industry, and to ease the burdens of traveling large teams; therefore, we decided to bring the ACM Awards to them this September in Nashville.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said, “Tennessee is honored to be a part of this historic event. Showcasing the talent and musical heritage of our state is always a source of pride, and it couldn’t be more valuable than this year. On behalf of all Tennesseans, I want to thank the Academy of Country Music for bringing this event home.”
Nashville’s Mayor John Copper added, “Country music has been our voice and our companion through so many difficult times and now it is our comfort as we confront and defeat the coronavirus. I’m excited to join country music fans worldwide to celebrate with the Academy of Country Music and artists that uplift and inspire us all in these extraordinary times. And I look forward to the day when we can safely welcome visitors back to enjoy all that Music City has to offer, including over 160 live entertainment venues with the best country music shows in the world.”
Hosted by reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban, the 55th ACM Awards will be broadcast on Wednesday, September 16 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will stream live and on demand on CBS All Access.
