| 59th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Location | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas |
| Hosted by | Reba McEntire |
| Most nominations | Morgan Wallen (6) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Prime Video |
The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards are set to be held on May 16, 2024, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. [1] [2] Country music icon, Reba McEntire, will return as host. [3]
The Academy of Country Music announced the renewal of its partnership with Prime Video for the next two years, through its milestone 60th anniversary in 2025. [4] [5] The eligibility period for submissions for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards is Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023. [6]
On December 4, 2023, the academy announced that it would be changing rules for its New Artist categories, as well as bringing back the New Duo/Group of the Year award. Changing the amount of submissions needed and lowering other thresholds to "benefit emerging artists and help put a spotlight on the future of the genre,” according to Daniel Miller, chair of the ACM awards, voting, and membership committee. [7]
The nominees were revealed on April 9, on social media and The Bobby Bones Show . [8]
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