58th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards was held on May 11, 2023, in Frisco, Texas at the Ford Center at The Star.[1] The ceremony was hosted by country legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks.[2]
| 58th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Location | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas |
| Hosted by | |
| Most awards | Lainey Wilson (4) |
| Most nominations | (5 each) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Prime Video |
Background
On July 19, 2022, Prime Video and the ACM announced they would be moving the awards show to Frisco, Texas, at the Ford Center at The Star, which is a practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys. This marks the second time they have broadcast from the state since the 50th ceremony in 2015.[3]
Category updates
On December 1, 2022, the academy announced it would be changing some of the awards categories. The Entertainer of the Year award would increase from five nominees to seven nominees. The Songwriter of the Year award would be separated into: Songwriter, described as an individual known predominantly as a songwriter and does not serve as the primary artist; and Artist —Songwriter, described as an individual known both as an artist and a songwriter who was the main recording artist on at least one song that charted in the top 20 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs or Mediabase Country charts during the eligibility period. Lastly, Video of the Year would be renamed as Visual Media of the Year, as to include other forms of media.[4]
Hosts
On March 28, 2023, the ACM announced that country legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks would be hosting the ceremony. This ceremony marks Parton's second consecutive year, and third time hosting. This will be Brooks' first time hosting the awards.[5]
Winners and nominees
Nominees were announced April 13, 2023 on The Bobby Bones Show, and the ACM website.[6]
Performers
The first wave of performers were announced on April 30, 2023.[7] On May 8, Ed Sheeran was announced as a performer. The full line-up was revealed on May 9, 2023.[8] Morgan Wallen was originally set to perform on the show but had to cancel after he was placed on vocal rest by doctors.[9]
| Performer(s) | Song |
|---|---|
| Keith Urban | "Texas Time" |
| Cole Swindell Jo Dee Messina | "She Had Me at Heads Carolina" |
| Kane Brown | "Bury Me in Georgia" |
| Carly Pearce Trisha Yearwood | "Wrong Side of Memphis" "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" "She's in Love with the Boy" |
| Hardy | "Truck Bed" |
| Bailey Zimmerman | "Rock and a Hard Place" |
| Cody Johnson | Celebration of Willie Nelson's 90th birthday "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" |
| Miranda Lambert | "Carousel" |
| Hailey Whitters | "Everything She Ain't" |
| Luke Combs | "Love You Anyway" |
| Ed Sheeran Luke Combs | "Life Goes On" |
| The War and Treaty | "Blank Page" |
| Jason Aldean | "Tough Crowd" |
| Ashley McBryde Brandy Clark Caylee Hammack Pillbox Patti John Osborne | "Bonfire at Tina's" |
| Jelly Roll Lainey Wilson | "Save Me" |
| Lainey Wilson | "Grease" |
| Jordan Davis | "Next Thing You Know" |
| Dolly Parton | "World on Fire" |
Presenters
| Presenter(s) | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dak Prescott and Emmitt Smith | Presented Song of the Year |
| Dustin Lynch and MacKenzie Porter | Presented Duo of the Year |
| Chris Young and Mitchell Tenpenny | Presented Group of the Year |
| Gabby Barrett and Breland | Introduced Bailey Zimmerman |
| Tanya Tucker | Presented Single of the Year |
| Mickey Guyton and Tyler Hubbard | Presented Music Event of the Year |
| Carly Pearce and TJ Osborne | Introduced The War and Treaty |
| Dolly Parton | Presented Female Artist of the Year |
| Garth Brooks | Presented Male Artist of the Year |
| Brandy Clark and Jon Pardi | Introduced Jelly Roll |
| Keith Urban | Presented Album of the Year |
| Trisha Yearwood | Presented Entertainer of the Year |
Milestones
- Kane Brown and Jordan Davis received their first nominations in the "Male Artist of the Year" category.
- Lainey Wilson received her first nomination in "Female Artist of the Year" category.
- Jo Dee Messina received her first nomination since 2001.
References
- Willman, Chris (19 July 2022). "Academy of Country Music Awards Will Move to Dallas in 2023 for Second Prime Video Webcast". Variety. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- Nicholson, Jessica (29 March 2023). "Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks Set to Co-Host the 2023 ACM Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- Evans, Greg (19 July 2022). "Academy Of Country Music Awards Set For Livestream Return To Amazon Prime Video; Date, Venue Announced". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- Anderson, Liza (19 January 2023). "Submissions For The 58th Annual ACM Awards Now Open". MusicRow. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- Paul, Larisha (29 March 2023). "Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to Co-Host 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- Grein, Paul (13 April 2023). "HARDY, Lainey Wilson & More Top 2023 ACM Awards Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- "Academy of Country Music (ACM) on Instagram: "Now that's a Texas-sized line-up 🤠 See these Country superstars & more light up the #ACMawards stage on May 11 at Ford Center at @TheStarinFrisco 🎤 Join the party in person — limited # of tickets JUST ADDED on sale here 👉 #LinkInBio"". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Here Are All the Performers & Presenters for the 2023 ACM Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- "Morgan Wallen Cancels 6 Weeks of Shows on Voice Doctor's Orders: 'I Hate It'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-05-09.