The Academy of Country Music will pay special tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton, who will receive the ACM Poet’s Award in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to songwriting. The 19th ACM Honors will take place on 19 August, at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Although she will not attend in person, Parton will accept the award through a special video message. A 13-time ACM Award winner, Parton’s relationship with the Academy spans decades. She has also hosted the ACM Awards on three occasions, further cementing her status as one of country music’s most influential and beloved figures. Celebrating a legendary songwriter Parton is being recognised for a songwriting catalogue that has shaped generations of country music. Her work has received multiple ACM Song of the Year nominations, including for “You’re the Only One”, “9 to 5” and “When I Get Where I’m Going”. From timeless classics such as “Jolene”, “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You”, Parton’s storytelling has left an enduring mark on country music and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. ACM Honors returns to Nashville Artists set to perform during the event include Avery Anna, Big Kenny, Carly Pearce, Carter Faith, Dierks Bentley, Dylan Scott, Gabriella Rose, Gavin Adcock, Kaitlin Butts, Mark Collie, Margo Price, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Trisha Yearwood. Brenda Lee will appear as a special guest, while Zach John King will present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards segment of the evening. The ceremony will once again be co-hosted by four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce and three-time ACM Award winner Parker McCollum. Honouring country music’s biggest names Parton joins a previously announced list of honourees that includes Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, the Paramount+ hit television series Landman, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke. Previously announced ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley, ACM Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon, along with this year’s ACM Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will also be recognised during the ceremony, which is widely regarded as the country music industry’s favourite night. TennPop returns as presenting partner The evening’s presenting partner is TennPop, Seltzer of the South, a Tennessee-born ready-to-drink spirit-based seltzer crafted with Tennessee vodka, local honey and sparkling water. The brand celebrates the people, places and culture that define the American South.
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