Luke Combs, Lady A To Receive ACM Honors
The Academy of Country Music has announced the recipients of the Special Awards for the 56th Academy Of Country Music Awards.
The event will take place Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Honorees will be celebrated during the 14th Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 55th and 56th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Special Award Honorees:
ACM Cliffie Stone icon Award – Joe Galante and Rascal Flatts have been chosen to receive the ACM Cliffie Stone Icon Award. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry leader who throughout their career has advanced the popularity of the genre.
ACM Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award – Lady A and Ross Copperman have been chosen to receive the Gary Haber Lifting Lives Award. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group or industry professional who is devoted to improving lives through the power of music has a generosity of spirit and is committed to serving others.
ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award – Luke Combs has been chosen as the recipient of the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry leader for a specific, unprecedented or outstanding achievement in the field of country music during the preceding calendar year.
ACM Jim Reeves International Award – Dan + Shay has been chosen to receive the ACM Jim Reeves International Award, which is presented to an artist or industry leader for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of Country Music throughout the world.
ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award – Toby Keith has been chosen for the ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award. This award is presented to a singer-songwriter who is continuing the legacy of Country legend and 20-time ACM Award winner Merle Haggard by following his/her path, crafting great songs, and epitomizing Merle’s spirit through genuine performances and great storytelling.
ACM Poet’s Award – Loretta Lynn, Gretchen Peters, and Curly Putman (posthumously) have been chosen as recipients of the ACM Poet’s Award. This award is presented to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.
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