Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves Among Honorees For ACM Honors
August 1, 2026 7:00 amThe Academy of Country Music has announced its full lineup for the 19th ACM Honors, set for Wednesday, August 19, at The Pinnacle in Nashville.
Dolly Parton will receive the ACM Poet’s Award, recognizing her legendary songwriting legacy, including iconic hits “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Parton will accept via special video message.
Additional honorees include Bill Anderson, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, The Carter Family, and Paramount+ series “Landman.”
Performers include Carly Pearce, Megan Moroney, Dierks Bentley, Trisha Yearwood, and Brenda Lee as a special guest.
Pearce and Parker McCollum will co-host the evening.
ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley and Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon will also be recognized.
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This post was written by Cheryl Johnstone