<p>The <strong>Academy of Country Music® </strong>announced the Studio Recording Award winners for the 52<sup>ND</sup> ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™. <a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/acm-girls-night-out/acm-logo/" rel="attachment wp-att-3735"><img class="alignright wp-image-3735 size-medium" src="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/acm-logo-200x97.jpg" alt="ACM Awards on Country Music News Blog" width="200" height="97" /></a>The Studio Recording Award winners will be honored during the <strong>11<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL ACM HONORS™</strong>, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52<sup>nd </sup>Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the historic <a title="Ryman" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbRyman&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fryman-auditorium-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221356&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Ryman</a> Auditorium in Nashville, TN.</p>
<p>The Studio Recording Awards are voted on by professional members of the Academy classified in the Artist-Entertainer/Musician-Bandleader-Instrumentalist category, and the Producer-Engineer-Studio Manager sub-category (contained within the Affiliated category). The categories honor the behind-the-scenes musicians, producers, engineers and industry professionals who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of country music.</p>
<p>Below is a complete list of the Studio Recording Award winners for the 52<sup>nd</sup> Academy of Country Music Awards:</p>
<p><strong><u>STUDIO RECORDING AWARD WINNERS:</u></strong></p>
<p><em>(Note: ** Indicates a tie.)</em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Glenn Worf</li>
<li><strong>DRUMMER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Miles McPherson</li>
<li><strong>GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Tom Bukovac &; Danny Rader**</li>
<li><strong>PIANO/KEYBOARDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Dave Cohen</li>
<li><strong>SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT(S) PLAYER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Dan Dugmore</li>
<li><strong>STEEL GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR </strong>– Dan Dugmore</li>
<li><strong>AUDIO ENGINEER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Chuck Ainlay</li>
<li><strong>PRODUCER OF THE YEAR</strong> – Jay Joyce</li>
</ul>