The Academy of Country Music Awards were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a major organization. The Academy's signature "hat" trophy was created in 1968. The awards were first televised in 1972 on ABC. In 1979, the Academy joined with Dick Clark Productions to produce the show. Dick Clark and Al Schwartz served as producers while Gene Weed served as director. Under their guidance, the show moved to NBC and finally to CBS, where it remains today.[1]
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| Academy of Country Music Awards | |
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| Awarded for | Achievements in country music |
| Location | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Country Music |
| First awarded | April 1966 |
| Official website | www.acmcountry.com |
The Academy of Country Music Awards were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a major organization. The Academy's signature "hat" trophy was created in 1968. The awards were first televised in 1972 on ABC. In 1979, the Academy joined with Dick Clark Productions to produce the show. Dick Clark and Al Schwartz served as producers while Gene Weed served as director. Under their guidance, the show moved to NBC and finally to CBS, where it remains today.[1]
In 2003, the awards show left Los Angeles and moved to Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The show is now held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Academy also adopted a sleeker, modern version of the "hat" trophy that year, which is now made by New York firm Society Awards. In 2004 the organization implemented online awards voting for its professional members, becoming the first televised awards show to do so.[1] The 48th Academy of Country Music Awards was broadcast live on April 7, 2013 and co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. Both are also nominated for Entertainer of the Year.[2]
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Awards[edit]
The most prestigious awards are for Artist of the Decade and Entertainer of the Year. There are a number of other awards to recognize male and female vocalists, albums, videos, songs and musicians. The awards are typically presented in April or May and recognize achievement for the previous year.
Artists of the Decade[edit]
- 2000s George Strait (presented 2009)
- 1990s Garth Brooks (presented 1999)
- 1980s Alabama (presented 1989)
- 1970s Loretta Lynn (presented 1979)
- 1960s Marty Robbins (presented 1969)
Major awards[edit]
List of Academy of Country Music's major awards
Awards by year[edit]
List of awards by year
Year represents nominated work.
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Entertainer of the Year[edit]
Most Consecutive Entertainer of the Year Award wins:
- Alabama (5) - (1981–1985)
- Garth Brooks (4) - (1990 - 1993)
- Kenny Chesney (4) - (2004 - 2007)
- Hank Williams Jr. (3) - (1986 - 1988)
Females to win Entertainer of the Year:
- Loretta Lynn - (1975)
- Dolly Parton - (1977)
- Barbara Mandrell - (1980)
- Reba McEntire - (1994)
- Shania Twain - (1999)
- The Dixie Chicks - (2000)
- Carrie Underwood - (2008, 2009)
- Taylor Swift - (2010, 2011)
Most Entertainer of the Year Awards won:
- Garth Brooks (6) - (1990–1993, 1997–1998)
Female Vocalist of the Year[edit]
Most Consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year Award wins:
- Reba McEntire (4) - (1984–1987)
- Miranda Lambert (4) - (2009–2012)
Most Female Vocalist of the Year Awards won:
- Reba McEntire (7) - (1984–1987, 1990–1991, 1994)
Male Vocalist of the Year[edit]
Most Consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year Award wins:
- Brad Paisley (5) - (2006–2010)
Most Male Vocalist of the Year Award wins:
- Merle Haggard (6) - (1966, 1969–1970, 1972, 1974, 1981)
Triple-Crown Award[edit]
The Triple-Crown Award is an elite honor that has been presented to only five country artists in the history of the Academy of Country Music Awards. The honor distinguishes achievement in a solo artist winning the Top New Male/Female Vocalist and/or Top New Artist category, Male/Female Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. The five artists are based on their first year winning each of the awards.
- Top New Male Vocalist: 1997
- Top Male Vocalist: 2002
- Entertainer of the Year: 2004
- Top New Male Vocalist: 1965
- Top Male Vocalist: 1966
- Entertainer of the Year: 1970
- Top New Male Vocalist: 1974
- Top Male Vocalist: 1976
- Entertainer of the Year: 1976
- Top New Female Vocalist: 1971
- Top Female Vocalist: 1978
- Entertainer of the Year: 1980
- Top New Female Vocalist: 2005
- Top Female Vocalist: 2006
- Entertainer of the Year: 2008
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Academy of Country Music Mission". acmcountry.com. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait and The Band Perry to Perform at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards". acmcountry.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
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