<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions, Prime Video today announced the return of the <strong>Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM)</strong> on the service for the next two years, taking the show through its milestone 60th anniversary in 2025. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 59th <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> is set for May 2024 from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Additional details, including award submissions and voting timeline, hosts, nominees, performers, and ticket on-sale details, will be confirmed in the months ahead.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The renewal comes on the heels of the 58th awards show, which was hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and <a title="Garth Brooks" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSGarth/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fgarth-brooks-tickets%2F">Garth Brooks</a> and garnered more than 7.7 million viewers on Prime Video plus additional viewership across <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music, the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music channel on Twitch, and <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Live, making the 2023 <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> one of the most-watched awards shows of the year. Making history, the 2022 <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> became the first major awards show to exclusively stream live for a global audience and deliver an unforgettable concert event that put fans center stage across Prime Video, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Fashion, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Freevee, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Live, and more. The 2023 <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> is still available on demand on Prime Video, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Freevee, and <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“When Prime Video first streamed the <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> in 2022, we were overwhelmed with the response from our global audience,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, ; <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> MGM Studios. “After seeing last year’s show grow to more than 7.7 million viewers, we could not be more thrilled to continue our relationship with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions for the next two years, and especially through the show’s milestone 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary in 2025. We look forward to continuing the success and bringing even more star-studded and captivating shows to fans around the world.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Academy is proud to extend our relationship with <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> for the next two years, through the historic milestone of the 60th <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a>, and continue to bring Country Music’s Party of the Year live to a global audience on Prime Video,” said Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside. “Thanks to the biggest host pairing of all time, Dolly Parton and <a title="Garth Brooks" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSGarth/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fgarth-brooks-tickets%2F">Garth Brooks</a>, the comprehensive, cross-platform program with our partners at Prime Video and <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music, and the dedicated fans in Texas and around the world, the May 2023 show was a groundbreaking success and illustrates that our pioneering and innovative move to streaming was absolutely the right one at the right time! We’re eager to see everyone back in Texas once again at the home of the Dallas Cowboys next May for another groundbreaking <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> show!”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> continues its legacy of celebrating the very best of country music, captivating audiences globally,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Chairman and Founder, Penske Media, and CEO of DCP. “We look forward to collaborating with our partners at the Academy of Country Music and Prime Video building together towards the show&#8217;s 60<sup>th</sup> anniversary in 2025.&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“We had the best time bringing the <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> to country music fans last year,” said Ryan Redington, GM of <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music. “The <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> continue to shine a spotlight on talent with incredible performances year after year, and celebrate the artists, songwriters, and producers that make country music great. We look forward to bringing one of the biggest country music moments of the year to fans again in 2024.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2023 show, hosted by Dolly Parton and <a title="Garth Brooks" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSGarth/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fgarth-brooks-tickets%2F">Garth Brooks</a>, was a two-hour concert event which streamed live globally on Prime Video and the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Music channel on Twitch. The night featured an all-star lineup of memorable moments, including 18 show-stopping performances from 25 artists, along with exclusive collaborations and unexpected moments that captivated fans worldwide. In the lead-up to the show, the Official <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> Red Carpet Show streamed live on Prime, giving fans the party before the party and access to all the excitement from the carpet, along with special performances.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Academy’s highest honor, ACM Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to <a title="Chris Stapleton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSStapleton/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchris-stapleton-tickets%2F">Chris Stapleton</a> for the first time. His multiple wins at the 58th <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> qualified him for the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, celebrating artists who have won New Female/Male Artist of the Year, Female/Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. <a title="HARDY" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSHardy/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fhardy-tickets%2F">HARDY</a> and <a title="Lainey Wilson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLaineyW/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flainey-wilson-tickets%2F">Lainey Wilson</a> led the night in total wins with four each, followed by <a title="Cole Swindell" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/cole-swindell-announces-his-2024-tour/">Cole Swindell</a> with three wins.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 59th <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> will mark a return to Texas for the second year. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco opened in 2016 and serves as the state-of-the-art practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the home for many major sporting events throughout the year. Last year’s <a title="ACM Awards" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbACM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Facademy-of-country-music-awards-tickets%2Fartist%2F866377&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">ACM Awards</a> were the first awards show to take place at Ford Center.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Highlights of the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> 360 experience included: ;</p>



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<li><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=G-2FTkMLaqtXqXnHIGJIJ1MqGs7pAgwMYxfJvF0OmpKdk-3Dpypu_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9DinZzhjKKC-2Bwp0DI8As-2BFtEsyiOl6693AIyIAECtCPv04Xo5I4dZEke9eqj7HvQ26FMb1ipVnkgDdaiuVOiUyAGzVUoo0oHI6TDzG4mamx8LjwN1u2AYGUUmZW818ob-2B0LtrHknLqlL-2BB1rzmEreP0GfbNgE-2B3nVL3XJ6BRiEiaDpg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Live</a> streamed an interactive, shoppable version of Prime Video’s red carpet preshow, appearing on prominent <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> placements including the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Homepage, the <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=G-2FTkMLaqtXqXnHIGJIJ1MnfcPV9Oj72M3myFL4J-2B06lMmP-2BoNMVlGUXifoleZ9c4bapG_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9Dil4JYnNaUlTVXSNi5mRYImgJZP3rZqAHCbnTFMjBRIYuqC6j5-2BpMqNPidQekKnEo0mZFnR8tzrFO9zSw4FDMkeDrWVxw-2BsOXO97lBRvLDz9zVARu982rOtEvVlTWLC-2BeCqGi-2F-2FH-2BSAe8BUAO1p5MEypoSivhL1cH2lPAqNcZIuZhg-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ACM Awards Storefront</a>, <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Fashion homepage, and the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Live homepage. Customers could interact with hosts, artists, and celebrities via the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Live chat feature and seamlessly shop the product carousel, featuring top artist merchandise and <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Fashion curations, including exclusive merchandise from Dolly Parton and a host of other country stars.</li>



<li><a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Fashion’s red carpet livestream on TikTok looked at country music’s hottest trends in the lead up to the live show with entertainment correspondent Makho Ndlovu (@<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=QLhzlz9lX6QrIZdUCBilIKftscGkvjAPYopajYAZ9EOaKpg9lycxevLW3NFQiGWMyaibyJ63qgn-2B188E5F7VAg-3D-3Dq05G_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9Dilqy6Q180cVrHL0aabQfUXX5-2FxA9UKQFAW4UcBsCDDQFikpqY6PXQ19-2Fo3F04AEvxvp1tVXzTEnTKF0RrQaAEVxuDuHcgtwYOPxJrqcp-2FoNPc4GjCML6NyH-2F4ktodfYnlwbcTa0Y2144cA-2BkfvLhHN6EwWiGbol3wJGZVlCgPd4yw-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">makhondlovu</a>) and special appearances by Gabi Daiagi (@<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=QLhzlz9lX6QrIZdUCBilICA9mz6u7zPFm2NjWNWW8JK-2FRcZQELzlDCzm7fyikxv2qR7LEgV8J2OEZ9uhLt-2B8HQ-3D-3DFeG0_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9DimfpacKGvWyvQ4wdDmDt8-2FCYdcBRnNKVuf6zqW8cj0FFAly8nwnzKYcJv1QtUueSiPSUKksSedtOWo3jhrgwy7Wa30KovLwqY5f4snZwZD2ji-2FCk2Q4KIya-2B-2F3ZjyZI1cOgKRGebOPq53MQJN-2BxAjg-2B9LQSXqLjmNuZ3Ma1utpLnA-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gabidaiagi</a>) and Lauren Wolfe (@<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=QLhzlz9lX6QrIZdUCBilICA9mz6u7zPFm2NjWNWW8JLhKu6274h348RV5-2Bm0qns2hWdcwrS5e81nfKCVv5mwsA-3D-3DUtyd_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9DilbXUfvHx-2BMndZ7TJR5T4-2FyqpYkKDktJ7eNw4rDgHzbnl5XE-2F4cnHFa-2Fycc69j4kxHJDeARYze-2BnC8Sancwf-2BPFl2lGLGzmY0mCrGJ1Lbl8HaarRtx0DLoPqQIN64NHm5HsfWbfr0YQXwita9JwfL9YeBOUmJWdWBfaZ13E38PBWQ-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">laurenwolfe</a>), as well as Claudia Oshry (@<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=QLhzlz9lX6QrIZdUCBilICA9mz6u7zPFm2NjWNWW8JK30-2B-2Fon0HO9PxcQrJtSq1SAbPI_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9DimISRMqUZUn4mEGibAQBVZaGSQRRRFc-2F5TLCpXhj0nvjbiRrecBHOrFLMDsaM4V09YIqlg1oK2-2FaEbGvCCRiwDEXDXxd3N0AZJzoKbDRQGVbirwCevRKqVqUtyAMD07-2F1zH0MUxveN-2F5XG-2BWB8UKbdkUGvEnB-2F2OYIGs0Y-2BcY7a3A-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">girlwithnojob</a>) and Margo Oshry (@<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=QLhzlz9lX6QrIZdUCBilIKftscGkvjAPYopajYAZ9EPAYzRZJtPHewCMt688gu06rRZqLUbZugro3piin5nhJw-3D-3DNo0q_mlmYpZfqtqGO8hmIHBIR3FtWHLHkdUSKayPZ9BWr-2Fyfwej6ijPaqBRnMeJjIcSl-2FrZRd94BX-2BrGLtrtNZiUfGZl3Z-2FIOW8w2EHE8t0NAXkfrE-2F3e6HgFEdVJaM1dG83mRU2zhUBWy8q7GSu-2FR97mXOKqQ2VgcQ8-2FH0HUW9Ls-2Ft3A-2FMGhekT0C-2BF-2FVEiKRQFNkCVeIhaDQcY5lTvjDYKxFjA3eF1f8cBbz8q68SZ9DikvtPsznx62-2BTtbEV3uptipPRfi-2B1ZNBDQ2ofHV2lHW7gI7OOk1JAW8iQ6wYEm1MKUHk-2BCDjhRfitklvV3MIHBrlbuMWKoHg9f670cRnaslmc4hRcMLAiOZjiaHbmsyCsv9Hrr-2F3mg-2F1G2BhPh1r1H1W0jBPgw-2B8zwMDnyzKM7o5A-3D-3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">margoshry</a>), who also led a takeover of the <a title="Amazon" href="https://amzn.to/3wEOfbC">Amazon</a> Fashion Snapchat.</li>
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