Academy of Country Music Awards

Academy of Country Music Awards (1966- )

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The Academy of Country Music Awards, also known as the ACM Awards, were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year.

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2025-05-08The 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardsmai 8, 2025
2024-05-16The 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardsmai 16, 2024
2023-05-11The 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardsmai 11, 2023
2022-03-07The 57th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardsmars 7, 2022
2021-04-18The 56th Annual Academy of Country Music Awardsavr. 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Academy of Country Music Awards premiere?

The Academy of Country Music Awards premiered on May 16, 1966.

Who hosted the first Academy of Country Music Awards?

The first Academy of Country Music Awards was hosted by Tex Ritter.

Where was the first Academy of Country Music Awards held?

The first Academy of Country Music Awards was held at the Hollywood Palace Theater in Hollywood, California.

What was the purpose of the Academy of Country Music Awards?

The Academy of Country Music Awards was created to recognize and honor the achievements of country music artists.

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top Male Vocalist award?

Eddy Arnold won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top Male Vocalist award.

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Top Female Vocalist award?

Bonnie Guitar won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Top Female Vocalist award.

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Song of the Year award?

Hank Cochran won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Song of the Year award for the song "Make the World Go Away".

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Album of the Year award?

Roger Miller won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Album of the Year award for the album "Words and Music by Roger Miller".

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top Group award?

The Gatlin Brothers won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top Group award.

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award?

Sonny James won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award.

Who won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist award?

Norma Jean won the first Academy of Country Music Awards' Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist award.

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Also known as

  • ACM Awards
  • Annual ACM Honors (United States)
  • Церемония вручения премий Академии кантри-музыки (Russian Federation)

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