The Academy of Country Music Awards Are Back for 2021
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The Academy of Country Music Awards Are Back for 2021! We’re so excited to see who takes home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award.
Introduction
The show must go on! The 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards are set to return to Nashville on April 18, 2021, one year after the awards show was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This will mark the first time in ACM history that the awards show will be held indoors at three iconic Nashville venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Cafe. The show will also feature unique outdoor performances along Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway.
While many details are still being finalized, it has been announced that 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban will return to host the show for a second consecutive year. “I’m so excited that the ACM Awards are coming back to Music City!” said Urban in a statement. “It feels extra special this year given everything our city and country have been through since we last gathered for the show. Can’t wait to see everyone on Lower Broadway!”
The 2021 ACM Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, April 18 at 8:00pm ET/7:00pm CT.
What to Expect at the 2021 ACM Awards
The show will return to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, Music City Center, and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the first time since 2019.
Here’s what we know about the show so far:
-The show will air live on CBS on Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
-Keith Urban is set to return as host for the second year in a row.
-There will be performances from Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Young Thug, Carrie Underwood, and more.
-Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett are both nominated for Entertainer of the Year, making this the first time in ACM history that two men have been nominated for the top prize in the same year.
-Male Artist of the Year nominees include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Keith Urban.
-Female Artist of the Year nominees are Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde,, Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood , and Gabby Barrett.
-Group of the Year nominees are Lady A , Little Big Town , Midland , Old Dominion , and The Highwomen .
-Duo of the Year nominees are Brooks & Dunn , Dan + Shay , Florida Georgia Line , Brothers Osborne , and Maddie & Tae .
ACM Awards Show History
The Academy of Country Music Awards are an annual awards show created to recognize the outstanding achievement in the field of country music. The first Academy of Country Music Awards show was held in 1966, and since then, the show has been held every year except for 1974 and 2020.
The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, a company that also produces shows such as the American Music Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. The awards show is usually broadcast live on CBS, but in recent years, it has also been simulcast on other networks such as CMT and GAC.
The ACM Awards are voted on by members of the Academy of Country Music, which is made up of about 3,000 industry professionals such as artists, producers, managers, label executives, journalists, and radio personalities.
2021 ACM Awards Performers and Presenters
The Academy of Country Music Awards are back for 2021, and the show is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. So far, it’s been announced that Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban will be performing at the show. Additionally, reboots of iconic country groups Brooks & Dunn and Alabama are set to take the stage.
presenters for the show have also been announced, and they include Alicia Keys, Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Katie Cook, Mickey Guyton, Thomas Rhett, and Tracy Lawrence.
How to Watch the 2021 ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music Awards are set to air live on Sunday, April 18 at 8 PM ET on CBS. This marks the 56th year of the annual awards show, which will be broadcast from three iconic country music venues in Nashville, Tennessee: the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the show to scale back on its usual festivities, fans can still expect to see some of their favorite country stars take the stage. This year’s lineup includes performances from Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Reba McEntire, and more.
In addition to the musical performances, there will also be several awards handed out during the broadcast. Some of the nominated artists include Maren Morris, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Luke Combs, and Ashley McBryde.
Fans can tune in to watch the 2021 ACM Awards on CBS by using a cable or satellite TV provider. The show will also be available to stream live on CBS All Access.
Conclusion
The show may look a little different this year, but the energy and excitement of country music’s biggest night will still be on full display. So tune in and get ready to celebrate the best in country music!
