Guide to the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards: Viewing Information and Event Highlights

Academy of Country Music Awards 2024 How to Watch the 59th ACMs

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Reba McEntire will be hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 17th time on May 16 in Frisco, Texas. At 69 years old, she has won 16 ACM Awards and was named ACM Entertainer of the Year in 1994. In addition to hosting the 59th ACMs, she will also be performing new music on stage.

This year, the Entertainer of the Year nominees at the ACM Awards include Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson. Wallen leads with six nominations, including Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for One Thing at a Time.

Despite being a top contender for multiple awards, Wallen's participation in the ceremony is overshadowed by legal issues. On April 7, he was arrested and charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair off the roof of a Nashville bar.

He wrote via X last week, breaking his silence on the issue, "I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility."

Jelly Roll is also up for four awards, including Single of the Year for his song "Need a Favor."

Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards:

When Will the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards Take Place?

Academy of Country Music Awards 2024 How to Watch the 59th ACMs

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The 2024 ACM Awards will take place on Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. ET. It will stream live on Prime Video.

Where Will the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards Be Held?

The 2024 ACM Awards will be held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The stadium is mainly used as the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility.

Who is Nominated for an ACM Award?

Academy of Country Music Awards 2024 How to Watch the 59th ACMs

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The 2024 ACM Awards will dole out 15 awards over the course of the evening. Here are the nominees in some of the biggest categories:

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

Group of the Year:

Flatland Cavalry

Lady A

Little Big Town

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band

Duo of the Year:

Brooks & Dunn

Brothers Osborne

Dan + Shay

Maddie & Tae

The War and Treaty

Who Is Hosting the ACM Awards?

Academy of Country Music Awards 2024 How to Watch the 59th ACMs

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McEntire is back to host the ACM Awards after a gap since 2019.

In a statement, McEntire expressed her excitement about hosting the awards for the 17th time. She mentioned how honored she felt to be a part of the Academy of Country Music with Amazon Prime Video, spanning from the past to the present and now the future. She eagerly awaits the opportunity to head to Texas and reunite with everyone on May 16th.

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming 59th Academy of Country Music Awards promises to be a star-studded and captivating event. With Reba McEntire returning as the host for the 17th time, the show will undoubtedly be filled with her signature wit and charm. The nominees for Entertainer of the Year represent the breadth and diversity of country music, including established stars like Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton alongside rising talents like Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson.

Despite the excitement surrounding the awards, the legal issues involving Morgan Wallen cast a shadow over his participation. His arrest for reckless endangerment has led to questions about the consequences he may face and the potential impact on his career. The ACM Awards have historically been a platform for celebrating country music's finest, and it remains to be seen how Wallen's legal troubles will affect the overall tone and atmosphere of the event.