2024 Academy of Country Music Awards: Winners and Nominees Revealed
Discover the top country music talents like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and more who are in the running for accolades at the prestigious 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated the top artists in country music. The event was held at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 16. Reba McEntire was the host for the evening, bringing her experience of winning 16 ACMs in her career. She not only emceed the show but also treated the audience to a performance of her new music.
Luke Combs leads the pack with eight nominations, including a shot at the highly sought-after Entertainer of the Year award. He faces tough competition from Kane Brown, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.
Following closely behind is Wallen, the reigning artist of the year, with six nominations, while Jelly Roll received four. Leading the female nominees is Megan Moroney, who is up for six awards, including Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year.
Keep scrolling to see the ACM nominees and winners:
Entertainer of the Year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty
Group of the Year
Flatland Cavalry
Little Big Town
Lady A
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
New Female Artist of the Year
Kassi Ashton
Ashely Cooke
Hannah Ellis
Kylie Morgan
Megan Moroney
New Male Artist of the Year
ERNEST
Kameron Marlowe
Dylan Scott
Conner Smith
Nate Smith
New Duo or Group of the Year
Neon Union
Restless Road
Tigirlily Gold
Album of the Year
Gettin’ Old – Luke Combs
Higher – Chris Stapleton
Leather – Cody Johnson
One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen
Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) – Kelsea Ballerini
Single of the Year
“Burn It Down” – Parker McCollum
“Fast Car” – Luke Combs
“Need a Favor” – Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
“Last Night” – Morgan Wallen
Song of the Year (Awarded to Artists, Songwriters/Publishers)
“Fast Car” – Luke Combs; Tracy Chapman
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson; Dallas Wilson, Trannie Anderson
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis; Chase McGill, Greylan James, Josh Osborne
“The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
“Tennessee Orange” – Megan Moroney; Ben Williams, David Fanning, Paul Jenkins
Music Event of the Year
“Can’t Break Up Now” – Old Dominion and Megan Moroney
“Different ‘Round Here” – Riley Green ft. Luke Combs
“I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan ft. Kacey Musgraves
“Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen ft. Eric Church
“Save Me” – Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson
Visual Media of the Year
“Burn It Down” – Parker McCollum
“Human” – Cody Johnson
“In Your Love” – Tyler Childers
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
“Tennessee Orange” – Megan Moroney
Songwriter of the Year
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Hillary Lindsey
Chase McGill
Josh Thompson
Artist/Songwriter of the Year
Zach Bryan
ERNEST
HARDY
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Editor's P/S:
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards was a star-studded event that celebrated the best in country music. Luke Combs led the nominations with eight, including the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year award, while Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Megan Moroney also received multiple nominations. The show featured performances from some of the biggest names in country music, including Reba McEntire, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton.
The awards recognized a wide range of artists, from established stars to rising newcomers. Luke Combs took home the Entertainer of the Year award, while Morgan Wallen won Album of the Year for "One Thing at a Time." Megan Moroney won New Female Artist of the Year, and Zach Bryan won Songwriter of the Year. The show also featured a special tribute to the late Loretta Lynn, who passed away in October 2022. The event was a celebration of the diversity and talent of country music, and it showcased the genre's ability to connect with audiences of all ages.
