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Today, the Academy of Country Music revealed new details about the upcoming 18th ACM Honors, set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, including the co-hosts and first round of performers.
Co-Hosted By Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson
Hosted by Carly Pearce, returning for her fifth year, and first-time host Russell Dickerson, this year’s ACM Honors will celebrate special honorees including Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and more.
“I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row,” Pearce shared. “This night holds a special place in my heart because it shines a light on the songwriters, musicians, and industry voices who make what we do possible. It’s truly one of my favorite nights of the year. It will be such a full circle moment to co-host with one of my oldest friends in Nashville, Russell Dickerson.”
“It’s a real honor to be hosting ACM Honors for the first time—especially at The Pinnacle, in the heart of Nashville,” Dickerson added. “This night is all about giving credit to the folks who keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, and I’m proud to be part of it. Getting to team up with Carly and celebrate the industry we love so much is going to be one for the books.”
First Round Of Performers Announced
The just-announced performance lineup includes nine-time ACM Award winner and three-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan, four-time ACM Award nominee Russell Dickerson, eight-time ACM Award winner Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, multi-Platinum and GRAMMY Winning artist Amy Grant, three-time ACM Award winner Ashley McBryde, and four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce.
Honorees
These performers will take the stage inside Nashville’s The Pinnacle, located at Nashville Yards, to pay tribute to the following special award honorees: Twisters (ACM Film Award), Eric Church and Ben Vaughn (ACM Icon Award), Luke Combs (ACM International Award), Rissi Palmer (ACM Lift Every Voice Award), Jelly Roll (ACM Lifting Lives Award), Randy Travis (ACM Milestone Award), Mac McAnally (ACM Poet’s Award), Lori Badgett (ACM Service Award), Cody Johnson (ACM Spirit Award), Lainey Wilson (ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Award), and Jessie Jo Dillon (ACM Songwriter of the Year Award).
“This year’s ACM Special Awards honorees each have played an essential role in Country Music’s success,” Kerri Edwards, Chair of the ACM Special Awards committee, previously shared.. “From some of Country Music’s legendary artists to the incredible songwriters and powerhouse executives, we are so excited to celebrate these well-deserved recipients next month at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Congratulations to all the honorees.”
“We are thrilled to bring the Country Music industry’s favorite night, ACM Honors, to The Pinnacle, Nashville’s newest live music venue, next month,” added Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This is an exciting time for the Academy as we reimagine this special night through new partnerships and a new format that will elevate the show’s impact. We look forward to celebrating our Studio Recording and Industry Award winners, alongside our soon-to-be-announced Special Award Honorees, whose vital contributions make the music we love possible.”
More performers, presenters, and event details will be revealed in the weeks ahead. A limited number of tickets and premium seating options are available now via AXS.
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Tim McGraw Debuts New Look In Nashville
After taking time to recover from recent surgeries, Tim McGraw is stepping back into the spotlight this weekend and he’s debuting a fresh new look.
Country Now has just obtained a set of new images, captured by photographer John Shearer, offering the first glimpse at McGraw’s summertime image. With the southeast regions facing record high temperatures this week, it appears the country icon has shaved his head in an attempt to beat the heat.
McGraw was spotted confidently strutting around Music City with his newly buzzed head, fully embracing the summer heat with style that featured a simple tee, cargo pants and a pair of dark shades.
Based off the photos alone, McGraw also seems to be recovering well from his recent health battles that forced him to dedicate his time to healing with some doctor-ordered rest. He recently revealed that over the past two years, he has undergone four major surgeries including a double knee replacement, back surgeries, and a shoulder surgery.
The “Paper Umbrellas” singer has been putting in the work to regain movement and strength through physical therapy in attempt to avoid having to cancel any shows this year. While he did unfortunately have to step back from his July 21 performance at Canvas Stadium as part of Colorado State University (CSU) and the Professional Bull Riders’ Last Cowboy Standing Event, McGraw is ready to return to the stage this weekend.
He is next set to appear at the Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2 as well as the first-ever concert at the iconic Field Of Dreams on August 30.
Plus, after scoring his 47th No. 1 hit with single “Standing Room Only.” With this milestone achievement, McGraw has officially earned over 69 Top 10 radio hits throughout his unmatched career and extended his Mediabase record for the most weeks at No. 1 with all titles to 74 weeks.
Once this news broke, we also learned that he set another new record for having the longest duration between his first No. 1 to his latest. With an impressive 29 years and 6 months, Tim McGraw has now surpassed the record held by the king of country music, George Strait.
The Louisiana native is said to be back in the studio and working on brand-new music in Nashville this week along with rehearsing for his upcoming summer concert dates. These forthcoming releases will follow 2023’s Standing Room Only album.
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