ACM Honors Event Sets Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, Leslie Fram and Other Country Heavyweights for Special Awards

The Academy of Country Music announced its honorees for the 19th annual ACM Honors program, scheduled for August 19 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Among the prominent figures set to receive special awards are Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, and Eric Church. The event will also recognize other significant contributors to country music, including Leslie Fram, who will receive the ACM Visionary Award. Additionally, the ACM will present the ACM Poet's Award to Tony Brown and the ACM Songwriter Award to Connie Harrington. The ACM Cliffie Stone Icon Award will be presented to Joe Galante, and the ACM Gene Weed Milestone Award will be given to Shane McAnally. The ACM will also celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry with a special presentation. This year's ACM Honors will highlight a diverse range of achievements within the country music industry, from artistic innovation to enduring legacies.