Due to television time constraints, several ACM Awards are given off-camera before the actual show takes place, and today is the day that several of those awards were announced. Here is a quick run-down of who won what. Congrats to all of the winners! The ACM Awards will air this Sunday night at 8pm on CBS live from Las Vegas!
- Career Achievement Award - Reba McEntire
- Jim Reeves International Award - Taylor Swift (for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world)
- Tex Ritter Award - Country Strong (given to a movie released and/or receiving major exposure during the preceding calendar year, featuring or utilizing country music)
- Mae Boren Axton Award - John Dorris (given in recognition of years of dedication and service by an outstanding individual to the Academy of Country Music)
- Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award - Garth Brooks, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (honoring individuals who are pioneers in the country music genre)
- Poet's Award - Tom T. Hall, Hank Cochran (honors songwriters for outstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their careers in the field of country music)
- Producer of the Year - Paul Worley
- Audio Engineer of the Year - Chuck Ainlay
- Bass Player of the Year - Glenn Worf
- Percussionist/Drummer of the Year - Eddie Bayers
- Guitarist of the Year - Tom Bukovac
- Fiddle Player of the Year - Aubrey Haynie
- Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year - Gordon Mote
- Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year - Bryan Sutton
- Steel Guitar Player of the Year - Dan Dugmore
- Casino of the Year - Mohegan Sun Casino - Uncasville, CT
- Don Romeo Talent Buyet Of The Year - Steve "Bogie" Bogdanovich - Romeo Entertainment Group
- Nightclub of the Year - Joe's Bar - Chicago, IL
- Promoter of the Year - Sally Williams - Ryman Auditorium
- Venue of the Year - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN
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