56th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 56th Academy of Country Music Awards will be held on April 18, 2021. A host for the show has not been announced. The eligibility period for nominees is January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.[1]
| 56th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 18, 2021 |
| Location | TBA |
| Hosted by | TBA |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
Morgan Wallen Controversy
The Academy of Country Music announced on February 3, 2021 that, artist, Morgan Wallen and his latest album Dangerous: The Double Album would be ineligible for nominations following a video clip showing an inebriated Wallen using a racial slur. The Academy also stated that Wallen's potential involvement in the ceremony would be halted.[2][3]
References
- "ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 8, 2021 FOR THE 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™". www.acmcountry.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- Grein, Paul. "Morgan Wallen Won't Be Eligible for 2021 ACM Awards After Racial Slur". Billboard. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- "Academy Of Country Music Awards". www.acmcountry.com. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
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