Country music star Luke Combs has emerged as the front-runner for the Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for 2024, earning eight nominations as revealed on Tuesday.
He continues his streak with nominations for male artist of the year and entertainer of the year, a prize for which he’s been considered five consecutive times.
The 59th iteration of the ACM Awards is set for May 16 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Notably, Combs’ eight nominations include a song of the year nod for his version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”. His rendition of Chapman’s 1988 hit is recognized in a category honoring artists, songwriters, and publishers and comes after its win at the previous Country Music Awards.
Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen are hot on Combs’ heels with six nominations each for the 2024 ACM Awards, while Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson each garnered five nominations.
Jordan Davis and Jelly Roll each have four nominations to their names. Jelly Roll is notably nominated for entertainer of the year, male artist of the year, single of the year, and music event of the year in his first ACM Awards.
The last time a debut nominee was up for entertainer of the year was Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992. Lainey Wilson this year is the only female exceptionally nominated in this prestigious category. Few women have won the title previously, with Miranda Lambert doing so in 2022.
Wallen, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton are also contending for entertainer of the year. Wallen’s return to the awards follows a period of ineligibility due to a controversy in 2021.
No women are nominated for artist-songwriter of the year and single of the year. Kelsea Ballerini is the sole female representative in the album of the year category.
The 2024 ACM Awards will be available for streaming on Prime Video and will be live on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT. A red carpet special will also be available via several streaming platforms beginning at 7 p.m. EDT.
FAQs about the 2024 ACM Awards
- How many nominations did Luke Combs receive for the 2024 ACM Awards?
- Luke Combs received eight nominations for the 2024 ACM Awards.
- When is the 2024 ACM Awards ceremony?
- The 59th annual ACM Awards ceremony will take place on May 16, 2024.
- Where can viewers stream the 2024 ACM Awards?
- The event will be streamed on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live.
- Did any women receive nominations for entertainer of the year in 2024?
- Yes, Lainey Wilson is the only female artist nominated for entertainer of the year in 2024.
- Who else is nominated for entertainer of the year?
- Along with Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, and Chris Stapleton are nominated for entertainer of the year.
Conclusion
The 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards showcases a dynamic range of talent with Luke Combs at the helm of nominations. Excitement builds as the industry anticipates the outcome of this prestigious event. Although there’s a noticeable gap in female representation in certain categories, the presence of powerful performances across the board promises to make the upcoming awards ceremony a remarkable celebration of country music. Tune in on May 16 to catch all the live action and see who takes home the accolades this year.