<p><strong>Winners of the Industry Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Special Awards to be Celebrated at the Annual Event<br />
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<p><strong><em>More Information at </em></strong><a href="http://www.acmcountry.com"><strong><em>ACMcountry.com</em></strong></a></p>
<p><strong>WHAT: </strong>The <strong>11<sup>TH</sup> ANNUAL ACM HONORS™</strong> is an evening of live music and tributes celebrating recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Special Awards, Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards. The event will return to Nashville’s 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 for the eighth consecutive year.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/acm-girls-night-out/acm-logo/" rel="attachment wp-att-3735"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3735" 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>Additional details including this year’s winners, host, performers and event details will be announced the coming weeks. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.acmcountry.com">www.acmcountry.com</a></p>
<p><strong>WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2017</strong></p>
<p><strong>WHERE:</strong> <strong><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 &#8211; </strong>116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>MORE: About the Academy of Country Music</strong></p>
<p>Founded in Southern California in 1964, the <strong>ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC</strong> (ACM) is a fan-focused artist and industry-driven organization, providing the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of <strong>ACM LIFTING LIVES</strong>, the charitable arm of the Academy, which works to improve lives through the power of music. The Academy has a rich history in the entertainment industry, having been founded when Southern California was a hotbed of emerging country music and when Westerns were a staple of television programing and film production. Comprised of more than 4,900 professional members nationwide, the ACM is headquartered in Encino, Calif. For more information, log onto <a href="http://www.ACMcountry.com">www.ACMcountry.com</a> or <a href="http://www.ACMLiftingLives.org">www.ACMLiftingLives.org</a>.</p>
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