Country music stars Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton hosted the 2021 ACM Awards, featuring three iconic venues: the Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, and The Bluebird Cafe, as well as performances at legendary locations across the city including the Station Inn, Bridge Building, and on Broadway. Read on to view the 2021 ACM Awards winners list!
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The Academy’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Luke Bryan making this his tenth win overall and third for Entertainer of the Year.
Maren Morris won Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “The Bones.” Morris now has six ACM Award career wins, making this her second Female Artist of the Year win and a first category win for Song of the Year, awarding her both artist and songwriter credits. Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz each received songwriter credits.
Thomas Rhett won Male Artist of the Year, marking his third win, eighth win overall.
Chris Stapleton won Album of the Year, with an additional win for producer for “Starting Over.” Stapleton has had twelve ACM wins overall.
Old Dominion won Group of the Year, making this their fourth consecutive win.
Dan + Shay won Duo of the Year, making this their third consecutive win, fifth win overall.
Previously announced, Jimmie Allen won New Male Artist of the Year marking his first ACM Award win and the first Black artist to win within the category.
Gabby Barrett won New Female Artist of the Year. This marks Barrett’s first ACM Award win.
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice won Single of the Year for “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” already winning Music Event of the Year for their collaboration this past week. This marks Pearce’s first time wins in two separate categories, and Brice’s third win for Single of the Year making this his seventh overall ACM Award win.
Kane Brown won his first ACM Award in Video of the Year category for “Worldwide Beautiful.” Brown is the first Black solo artist to win Video of the Year.
The late producer busbee was awarded posthumously with Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year.
Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year will be announced at this year’s ACM Honors, more information to be announced in coming weeks.
Following is the full list of winners in the 12 categories voted on by Academy members:
2021 ACM Awards Winners List
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Bryan
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Maren Morris
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Thomas Rhett
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DUO OF THE YEAR
Dan + Shay
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GROUP OF THE YEAR
Old Dominion
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NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gabby Barrett
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NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jimmie Allen
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
“Starting Over” – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb
Record Label: Mercury Nashville
SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce & Lee Brice
Producers: busbee
Record Label: Big Machine Records / Curb Records
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SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
“The Bones” – Maren Morris
Songwriter(s): Jimmy Robbins, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz
Publishers: Big Machine Music, LLC; Extraordinary Alien Publishing; International Dog Music; Oh Denise Publishing; Round Hill Songs; Warner-Tamerlane
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VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
“Worldwide Beautiful” – Kane Brown
Director: Alex Alvga
Producer: Christen Pinkston
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MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce & Lee Brice
Producer: busbee
Record Label: Big Machine Records / Curb Records
