All the brightest stars will be out for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Kane Brown, Luke Bryan and Morgan Wallen are just a few Country heavyweights set to perform live from the Grand Ole Opry House.
Brown will perform his single “Worldwide Beautiful”, while Bryan plans to chill the audience with his No. 1 hit “One Margarita,” and Wallen will perform his multi-week No.1 hit “Whiskey Glasses.” Award show officials also announced performances by Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Mickey Guyton.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the awards will take place in Nashville, broadcasting from three iconic Country Music venues: Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe. Check out a list of where each performer will be taking the stage September 16:
Ryman Auditorium
Kelsea Ballerini
Gabby Barrett
Riley Green
Maren Morris
Old Dominion
Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi
The Bluebird Café
Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert featuring songwriters Natalie Hemby and Luke Dick
Tim McGraw
The Academy brought surprise and excitement to awards season, honoring Riley Green and Tenille Townes as this year's New Female and New Male Artists of the Year. Green and Townes were on separate ZOOM calls when celebrities and ACM officials surprised the rising stars with New Artists honors.
Townes released her debut album “The Lemonade Stand” this summer. Riley rode a wave of success in 2019, releasing his debut album "Different ‘Round Here."
The 55TH Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Keith Urban airs September 16, 8PM ET on CBS.
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