Morgan Wallen will receive the ACM Milestone Award at the upcoming ACM Honors show. According to the press release, it’s given to an artist or industry leader for specific, unprecedented, or outstanding achievement in the field of Country Music.
Morgan's Dangerous: The Double Album spent 10 weeks at #1 in all genres and has spent 60 weeks in the Top 10 since its release. Past Milestone Award recipients include Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, and Miranda Lambert.
This year, Miranda will receive the Triple Crown Award for having won ACM Top New Female Vocalist, Female Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year since the start of her career. She’s one of only seven to obtain the honor.
Chris Stapleton will get the ACM Spirit Award. And Sonny Throckmorton and Shania Twain will both receive the ACM Poet’s Award.
Performers and host will be announced at a later date. The 15th annual ACM Honors is set for August 24 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.