<p><strong><a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a></strong> will receive the inaugural <strong>ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award </strong>at the <strong>10<sup>th</sup> Annual ACM Honors™. </strong></p>
<p>The 10<sup>th</sup> Annual ACM Honors will tape TODAY, August 30 at 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, and make its television debut on <strong><u>Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network</u></strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hosted by Multi-ACM Award®-Winning Group <a title="Lady Antebellum" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/lady-antebellum-concert-tour-tickets/">Lady Antebellum</a>, ACM Honors Two-Hour Special to be Taped at 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 on Tuesday, August 30</strong></p>
<p><strong><i>Tweet: .</i></strong><i>@ACMawards to present new ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award to @mirandalambert at 10<sup>th</sup> #ACMHonors airing Fri, 9/9 at 9pm ET/PT on @CBS!</i></p>
<p>ENCINO, CA (August 29, 2016) – The <strong>Academy of Country Music® (ACM)</strong> announced today that <strong><a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a></strong> willreceive the inaugural <strong>ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award </strong>at the <strong>10<sup>th</sup> Annual ACM Honors™. </strong>Approved by the ACM Special Awards Panel and voted on by the ACM Board, this new award will honor uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard, while acknowledging a man who has figured prominently in ACM history.</p>
<p>“Merle was an integral part of the Academy’s history, and it was important to us that we honor his legacy. We couldn’t imagine anyone better suited to receive the first ever ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award than Miranda,” said ACM EVP/Managing Director Tiffany Moon.</p>
<p>The <strong>10<sup>th</sup> Annual ACM Honors™ </strong>is an evening dedicated to celebrating the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards and will feature performances by <a title="Jason Aldean" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSAldean/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjason-aldean-tickets%2F">Jason Aldean</a>, <a title="Kelsea Ballerini" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKBallerini/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkelsea-ballerini-tickets%2F">Kelsea Ballerini</a>, <a title="Dierks Bentley" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dierks-bentley-concert-tour-dates/">Dierks Bentley</a>, <a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a>, Cam, Toby Keith, Alicia Keys, <a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a>, <a title="Maren Morris" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMMorris/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmaren-morris-tickets%2F">Maren Morris</a>, <a title="Blake Shelton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSBlakeS/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fblake-shelton-tickets%2F">Blake Shelton</a>, <a title="Cole Swindell" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cole-swindell-announces-his-2024-tour/">Cole Swindell</a>, <a title="Keith Urban" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKUrban/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkeith-urban-tickets%2F">Keith Urban</a>, <a title="Chris Young" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/chris-young-concert-tour-tickets/">Chris Young</a>, <a title="Dan + Shay" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dan-shay-concert-tour-tickets/">Dan + Shay</a>, <a title="The Band Perry" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cmt-next-women-of-country-presents-kimberly-perry-of-the-band-perry-tour/">The Band Perry</a> and hosts <a title="Lady Antebellum" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/lady-antebellum-concert-tour-tickets/">Lady Antebellum</a>.</p>
<p>The two-hour special will tape on Tuesday, August 30 at 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, and make its television debut on <strong><u>Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network</u></strong>.</p>
<p>For more information on the <strong>Academy of Country Music </strong>and the <strong>ACM Honors</strong>, please visit <a title="http://www.acmcountry.com/" href="http://www.acmcountry.com">www.acmcountry.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong><u>About ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award Criteria</u></strong></p>
<p>The ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award, created this year, will be awarded to a singer-songwriter and performer whose career reflects the uncompromising integrity and steadfastness of spirit embodied by the late Merle Haggard. Beyond crafting iconic songs and delivering genuine performances, this deserving artist—like Haggard—is characterized by their singular vision in carving an indelible path in country music.</p>
<p><strong><u>About ACM Honors™</u></strong></p>
<p>ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the<i> Academy of Country Music Awards, </i>including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10<sup>th</sup> Annual ACM Honors takes place Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 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 and – for the first time ever – will be produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast onFriday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.</p>
Miranda Lambert to Receive ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors
