One of the biggest nights in Country music is right around the corner as the stars will be out in full force live in Nashville.
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The 2021 ACM Awards will air on CBS this Sunday, April 18 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT and showcase the best of the best in Country music.
From highly-anticipated performances, awards celebrating the achievements of Country artists, and much more, the 2021 ACM Awards promise to be an evening Country music fans won't want to miss.
As we gear up for the big event, here's everything you need to know about the award show.
What
The 56th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will honor the achievements and accomplishments of the Country music industry of the past year.
Where
The ACMs will return to Music City for a second consecutive year as the award show will take place across three iconic Nashville venues - Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe.
Who
The 2021 ACM Awards will be hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton. Urban will return as host after taking the reigns at the 2020 event while this will mark Guyton's first time hosting.
Who's Performing?
This is where the fun begins. Artists scheduled to perform include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton, Ryan Hurd, Jack Ingram, Alan Jackson, Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, Jon Randall, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, The War and Treaty, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, and Chris Young.
Awards To Keep An Eye On
The list of nominees at the 2021 ACM Awards features some tight competition. The most prestigious award is the Entertainer of the Year. Other categories to keep an eye on include Song of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year.
How To Follow
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