59th Academy of Country Music Awards – Unveiling All the Big Winners!
The Academy of Country Music’s (ACM) “party of the year” has wrapped up its 59th awards ceremony, held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 16. The night began with Luke Combs leading the nominations with eight, followed closely by Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen with six each.
However, it was Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton who dominated the evening, taking home some of the most prestigious awards. Wilson, known for her hit “Heart Like a Truck,” won Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Music Event of the Year. The latter she shared with first-time nominee Jelly Roll for their collaboration on “Save Me.” Chris Stapleton also had a stellar night, winning Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for “Higher,” and Artist-Songwriter of the Year.
The 2024 ceremony was hosted by country music legend Reba McEntire, a 16-time ACM Awards winner. The event was produced by Dick Clark Productions, a subsidiary of Penske Media Eldridge.
List of Winners in 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Here are some of the key winners:
Entertainer of the Year
– Kane Brown
– Luke Combs
– Jelly Roll
– Cody Johnson
– Chris Stapleton
– Morgan Wallen
Winner: Lainey Wilson
Female Artist of the Year
– Kelsea Ballerini
– Ashley McBryde
– Megan Moroney
– Kacey Musgraves
Winner: Lainey Wilson
Male Artist of the Year
– Luke Combs
– Jelly Roll
– Cody Johnson
– Morgan Wallen
Winner: Chris Stapleton
Duo of the Year
– Brooks & Dunn
– Brothers Osborne
– Maddie & Tae
– The War And Treaty
Winner: Dan + Shay
Group of the Year
– Flatland Cavalry
– Lady A
– Little Big Town
– Zac Brown Band
Winner: Old Dominion
New Female Artist of the Year
– Kassi Ashton
– Ashley Cooke
– Hannah Ellis
– Kylie Morgan
Winner: Megan Moroney
New Male Artist of the Year
– ERNEST
– Kameron Marlowe
– Dylan Scott
– Conner Smith
Winner: Nate Smith
New Duo or Group of the Year
– Neon Union
– Restless Road
Winner: Tigirlily Gold
Group of the Year
– Flatland Cavalry
– Lady A
– Little Big Town
– Zac Brown Band
Winner: Old Dominion
New Female Artist of the Year
– Kassi Ashton
– Ashley Cooke
– Hannah Ellis
– Kylie Morgan
Winner: Megan Moroney
New Male Artist of the Year
– ERNEST
– Kameron Marlowe
– Dylan Scott
– Conner Smith
Winner: Nate Smith
New Duo or Group of the Year
– Neon Union
– Restless Road
Winner: Tigirlily Gold
Album of the Year
– Gettin’ Old – Luke Combs; Producers: Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs
– Leather – Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon
– One Thing at a Time – Morgan Wallen; Producers: Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett
– Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) – Kelsea Ballerini; Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
Winner: Higher – Chris Stapleton; Producers: Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton
Single of the Year
– “Burn It Down” – Parker McCollum; Producer: Jon Randall
– “Last Night” – Morgan Wallen; Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome
– “Need a Favor” – Jelly Roll; Producer: Austin Nivarel
– “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis; Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Winner: “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis; Songwriters: Chase McGill, Greylan James, Jordan Davis, Josh Osborne
Song of the Year
– “Fast Car” – Luke Combs; Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
– “Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson; Songwriters: Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson
– “The Painter” – Cody Johnson; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
– “Tennessee Orange” – Megan Moroney; Songwriters: Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins
Winner: “Fast Car” – Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Music Event of the Year
– “Can’t Break Up Now” – Old Dominion, Megan Moroney
– “Different ‘Round Here” – Riley Green (Ft. Luke Combs)
– “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (feat. Kacey Musgraves)
– “Man-Made a Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)
Winner: “Save Me” – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
Visual Media of the Year
– “Human” – Cody Johnson
– “In Your Love” – Tyler Childers
– “Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
– “Tennessee Orange” – Megan Moroney
Winner: “Burn It Down” – Parker McCollum
Songwriter of the Year
– Ashley Gorley
– Hillary Lindsey
– Chase McGill
– Josh Thompson
Winner: Jessie Jo Dillon
Artist-Songwriter of the Year
– Zach Bryan
– ERNEST
– HARDY
– Morgan Wallen
Winner: Chris Stapleton
The ACM Awards celebrated the best in country music, highlighting the genre’s top artists and their remarkable achievements over the past year. The night was a testament to the thriving and evolving nature of country music, with both seasoned artists and newcomers being recognized for their contributions.
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