Academy of Country Music Awards
originally aired on CBS
The Academy of Country Music Awards were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year. The academy adopted a sleeker, modern version of the "hat" trophy in 2003. The most prestigious awards are for "Artist of the Decade" and "Entertainer of the Year" The 58th ACM Awards will take place on May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.