Shania Twain, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton named recipients of ACM Honors awards

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The Academy of Country Music has announced Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton as the recipients of the Special Awards for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards. Honorees will be celebrated during the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors, taking place Wednesday, August 24th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.  Performers, host, and ticket on-sale information will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additionally, previously announced Songwriter of the Year winner Hardy, as well as Studio Recording Award and Industry Award winners, will be honored.  Miranda Lambert will receive the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award following her first win for ACM Entertainer of the Year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Morgan Wallen has been chosen as the recipient of the ACM Milestone Award, honoring the contributions of Gene Weed, who directed and produced the ACM Awards for more than 30 years.

Chris Stapleton has been chosen for the ACM Spirit Award, honoring the contributions of Merle Haggard, who received 20 ACM Awards in his career, including the Triple Crown Award.

Sonny Throckmorton and Shania Twain have each been chosen as recipients of the ACM Poet’s Award. This award is presented to a Country Music songwriter for outstanding and longstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their career, with special consideration given to a song or songs’ impact on the culture of Country Music.

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