Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, More Revealed As ACM Honorees — What To Know
By Kelly Fisher
June 24, 2026
The Academy of Country Music revealed the star-studded list of special honorees who will receive awards at the 19th ACM Honors later this summer.
Honorees include Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Landman, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke, the Academy of Country Music announced on Wednesday morning (June 24). Carly Pearce will host the event for her sixth consecutive year, alongside first-time co-host Parker McCollum. ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year winner Ella Langley, ACM Songwriter of the Year winner Jessie Jo Dillon will also receive honors that evening. The Academy of Country Music will announce performers and presenters at a later date. Here are the awards each honoree will receive:
Brett James — ACM Poet’s Award
The Carter Family — ACM Poet’s Award
C2C: Country to Country — ACM International Award
Landman — ACM Film Award
Bill Anderson — ACM Icon Award
Mike Curb — ACM Icon Award
Kacey Musgraves — ACM Spirit Award
Scott Zolke — ACM Service Award
Eric Church — ACM Lifting Lives Award
Leslie Fram — ACM Lift Every Voice Award
The 19th ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 19, returning to The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. CT on Friday (June 26).