Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen Among ACM Honorees

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

June 1st, 2022 11:29 AM

The Academy of Country Music announced today (6/1) the recipients of the Special Award recipients for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, and Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, and Shania Twain are among the honorees.

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. Lambert qualified for the Triple Crown Award after winning ACM Top New Female Vocalist, ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, and ACM Entertainer of the Year throughout her career. Only seven other artists have been awarded the Triple Crown.

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. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry leader for a specific, unprecedented or outstanding achievement in the field of Country Music during the preceding calendar year.

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. This award is presented to a singer-songwriter who is continuing the legacy of Country Music legend Merle Haggard by following his/her own path, crafting great songs, and epitomizing Haggard’s spirit through genuine performances and great storytelling.

Shania Twain has been chosen as a recipient 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 song’s impact on the culture of Country Music.

Honorees will be celebrated during the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honorsduring an evening of live music and tributes. The event will take place Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

ACM Awards – Entertainer

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  Host Luke Bryan, winner of Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for "The Only Way I Know," poses in the press room during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  Entertainer of the Year award winner Keith Urban poses in the press room during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  Jason Aldean, winner of Entertainer of the Year, poses in the press room during the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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  Taylor Swift accepts the Entertainer Of The Year Award onstage at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  Carrie Underwood poses with her three awards in the press room at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  George Strait performs onstage during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

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Chris Stapleton,Miranda Lambert,Morgan Wallen,Shania Twain