Tune in to the 56TH ACM Awards, airing live on Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Over 25 artists will perform more than 30 songs from three iconic Country Music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe. Additional details on the exciting performances including unprecedented collaborations and surprising moments will be announced in the coming weeks.
ACM Awards 2021 Performances
- Alan Jackson, “You’ll Always Be My Baby” and “Drive”
- Ashley McBryde, “Martha Divine” at the Bridge Building
- Blake Shelton, “Austin” and “Minimum Wage”
- Brothers Osborne, “I’m Not for Everyone”
- Carly Pearce, Lee Brice, “I Hope You’re Happy Now”
- Carrie Underwood + CeCe Winans, Medley from My Savior
- Chris Stapleton, “Maggie’s Song”
- Chris Young, Kane Brown, “Famous Friends”
- Dan + Shay, “Glad You Exist
- Dierks Bentley, the War and Treaty, “Pride (In the Name of Love)” at the Station Inn
- Elle King + Miranda Lambert, “Drunk (And I Wanna Go Home)”
- Eric Church, “Bunch of Nothing”
- Gabby Barrett
- Jimmie Allen
- Kenny Chesney, “Knowing You”
- Keith Urban,
- Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, “Half of My Hometown”
- Lady A
- Little Big Town, “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” on Broadway
- Luke Combs, “Forever After All”
- Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, “Chasing After You”
- Mickey Guyton, “Hold On”
- Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, “In His Arms”
- Thomas Rhett, “What’s Your Country Song,” “Country Again
Hosted by 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton, the 56th ACM Awards® honor and showcase the biggest names and emerging talent in Country Music.
Nominations
Entertainer of the Year:
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton
Female Artist of the Year:
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Ashley McBryde
- Maren Morris
- Carly Pearce
Male Artist of the Year:
- Dierks Bentley
- Eric Church
- Luke Combs
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton
Duo of the Year:
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Maddie & Tae
Group of the Year:
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- The Cadillac Three
- The Highwomen
New Female Artist of the Year:
- Ingrid Andress
- Tenille Arts
- Gabby Barrett
- Mickey Guyton
- Caylee Hammack
New Male Artist of the Year:
- Jimmie Allen
- Travis Denning
- Hardy
- Cody Johnson
- Parker McCollum
Album of the Year:
- Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, Luke Bryan (Producers: Jeff Stevens, Jody Stevens)
- Mixtape Vol. 1, Kane Brown (Producers: Andrew Goldstein, Charlie Handsome, Dann Huff, Lindsay Rimes)
- Never Will, Ashley McBryde (Producer: Jay Joyce)Skeletons, Brothers Osborne (Producer: Jay Joyce)
- Starting Over, Chris Stapleton (Producers: Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb)
Single of the Year:
- “Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert (Producer: Jay Joyce)
- “I Hope,” Gabby Barrett (Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale)
- “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice (Producer: Busbee)
- “More Hearts Than Mine,” Ingrid Andress (Producers: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis)
- “The Bones,” Maren Morris (Producer: Greg Kurstin)
Song of the Year:
- “Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert (Songwriters: Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby)
- “One Night Standards,” Ashley McBryde (Songwriter: Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Shane McAnally)
- “Some People Do,” Old Dominion (Songwriter: Jesse Frasure, Matt Ramsey, Thomas Rhett, Shane McAnally)
- “Starting Over,” Chris Stapleton (Songwriter: Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson)
- “The Bones,” Maren Morris (Songwriter: Jimmy Robbins, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz)
Video of the Year:
- “Better Than We Found It,” Maren Morris (Director: Gabrielle Woodland. Producers: Sarah Kunin, Jennifer Pepke)
- “Bluebird,” Miranda Lambert (Director: Trey Fanjoy. Producer: Heather Levenstone)
- “Gone,” Dierks Bentley (Directors: Wes Edwards, Ed Pryor, Travis Nicholson, Running Bear and Sam Siske, with animation by Skylar Wilson. Producer: David Garcia)
- “Hallelujah,” Carrie Underwood and John Legend (Director: Randee St. Nicholas. Producer: Greg Wells)
- “Worldwide Beautiful,” Kane Brown (Director: Alex Alvga. Producer: Christen Pinkston)
Music Event of the Year:
- “Be a Light,” Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban
- “Does to Me,” Luke Combs feat. Eric Church
- “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
- “Nobody But You,” Blake Shelton feat. Gwen Stefani
- “One Beer,” Hardy feat. Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson
- “One Too Many,” Keith Urban and Pink
Songwriter of the Year:
- Ashley Gorley
- Michael Hardy
- Hillary Lindsey
- Shane McAnally
- Josh Osborne