| 55th Academy of Country Music Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | September 16, 2020 |
| Location | |
| Hosted by | Keith Urban |
| Most awards | (2 each) |
| Most nominations | Thomas Rhett (4) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBS |
| Viewership | 6.60 million |
The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards were held in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 16, 2020.[1][2] Keith Urban was the host for the show. The event was originally planned to air on April 5 of the same year in Las Vegas, Nevada, but was postponed and relocated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
The show was broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium, and the Bluebird Café in Nashville, becoming the first major in-person award event to take place in the United States since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] With her Vocal Event win, Miranda Lambert won her 35th ACM award, extending her record as the most awarded person in ACM history. The ceremony also featured the first tie ever in ACM history for the highest honor of the evening, Entertainer of the Year, with both Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood claiming its title.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 23, 2020). "Academy Of Country Music Awards Sets New Airdate For Annual Ceremony". Deadline. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Willman, Chris (April 27, 2020). "ACM Awards Will Move from Las Vegas to Nashville for Postponed September Telecast". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (March 15, 2020). "Academy Of Country Music Awards Postpones 55th Annual Event, Targets September For Return". Deadline. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "About The Show". Academy of Country Music. Retrieved September 15, 2020.