The 2024 ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards honored major figures in the country music genre, such as Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, and Lainey Wilson.
The event began with early announcements of winners, including the revelation of the new artists of the year, ahead of the live ceremony in Frisco, Texas.
That's a wrap on the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. See ya next year for the 60th! #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/SWQIHBOE10
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 17, 2024
Source: Twitter/ACM Awards
Highlights of the 59th ACM Awards
- Newcomer Recognition: Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, and Tigirlily Gold honored as new female artist, new male artist, and new duo/group of the year, respectively.
- Notable Wins: Chris Stapleton secures his 17th artist-songwriter of the year award, Jesse Jo Dillon named songwriter of the year, and Parker McCollum earns visual media of the year for "Burn It Down" video.
Hosted by Reba McEntire, a 16-time ACM Award winner, the event showcased performances from various artists such as Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton, among others. Surprise duets included Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, and Nate Smith with Avril Lavigne.
ACM entertainer of the year
- Kane Brown
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
- Lainey Wilson
ACM female artist of the year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Ashley McBryde
- Megan Moroney
- Kacey Musgraves
- Lainey Wilson
ACM male artist of the year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
ACM duo of the year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War And Treaty
ACM group of the year
- Flatland Cavalry
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Zac Brown Band
ACM new female artist of the year
- Kassi Ashton
- Ashley Cooke
- Hannah Ellis
- Kylie Morgan
- Megan Moroney
ACM new male artist of the year
- ERNEST
- Kameron Marlowe
- Dylan Scott
- Conner Smith
- Nate Smith
ACM new duo or group of the year
- Neon Union
- Restless Road
- Tigirlily Gold
ACM album of the year
Awarded to artist(s)/producer(s)/record company-label(s)
- "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
ACM single of the year
- "Burn It Down" - Parker McCollum
- "Fast Car" - Luke Combs
- "Last Night" - Morgan Wallen
- "Need A Favor" - Jelly Roll
- "Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis
ACM song of the year
Awarded to songwriter(s)/publisher(s)/artist(s)
- "Fast Car" - Luke Combs
- "Heart Like A Truck" - Lainey Wilson
- "Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis
- "The Painter" - Cody Johnson
- "Tennessee Orange" - Megan Moroney
ACM music event of the year
- "Can’t Break Up Now" - Old Dominion, Megan Moroney
- "Different ‘Round Here"- Riley Green (Ft. Luke Combs)
- "I Remember Everything" - Zach Bryan (feat. Kacey Musgraves)
- "Man Made A Bar" - Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)
- "Save Me" - Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
ACM visual media of the year
Awarded to producer(s)/director(s)/artist(s)
- "Burn It Down" - Parker McCollum
- "Human" - Cody Johnson
- " In Your Love" - Tyler Childers
- "Next Thing You Know" - Jordan Davis
- "Tennessee Orange" - Megan Moroney
ACM songwriter of the year
- Jessie Jo Dillon
- Ashley Gorley
- Hillary Lindsey
- Chase McGill
- Josh Thompson
ACM artist-songwriter of the year
- Zach Bryan
- ERNEST
- HARDY
- Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
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