Church, Gill, Harris play ACM HONORS

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – The Academy of Country Music announced today the first round of performers for the 17TH Academy of Country Music HONORS on Aug. 21, including Eric Church, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris.

Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban also will participate.

Performers will take the stage to tribute this year's Honorees Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson and Trisha Yearwood.

The event will be at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and hosted by Carly Pearce and Jordan Davis.

Additional performers, presenters and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Previously announced Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Chris Stapleton, Songwriter of the year Jessie Jo Dillon and Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners will be feted at ACM HONORS as well.

The ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards portion of ACM Honors will be handed out that night, including Audio Engineer of the Year, Bass Player of the Year, Casino of the Year, Drummer of the Year, Electric Guitar Player of the Year, Fair/Rodeo of the Year, Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year, Producer of the Year, Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year and Theater of the Year.