ACM Honors Unveils 2026 Presenters & Performers

The Academy of Country Music has revealed the performers and presenters for this year's…

Brenda Lee will make a special appearance, and Zach John King will present the ACM Studio Recording and Industry Awards. The show will also feature a special tribute to Dolly Parton , who will receive the ACM Poet's Award and accept the honor through a video message.

Parton is being honored with the ACM Poet's Award for her lasting impact as one of country music's most influential songwriters. A 13-time ACM Award winner, she has also hosted the ACM Awards three times. Throughout her career, she has written many of country music's most iconic songs, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors" and "I Will Always Love You," while earning multiple ACM Song of the Year nominations for songs such as "You're the Only One," "9 to 5" and "When I Get Where I'm Going."

Parton joins previously announced honorees Bill Anderson, Brett James , C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family , Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves , the Paramount+ series Landman , Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke . Previously announced ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley , Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon , and this year's Studio Recording and Industry Award winners will also be recognized.

The 19th ACM Honors will take place on Aug. 19 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, with Pearce and McCollum serving as co-hosts. Tickets are available here .