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Join more than 5,000 professional members nationwide: vote on the ACM Awards, attend exclusive education and networking events, and get early access to tickets for Academy events.
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The Academy of Country Music is celebrating over 60 years of improving lives by connecting fans, artists, and the industry, and now's your chance to be a part of history by becoming an ACM member.
Vote on the ACM Awards
ACM Award winners are determined by a vote of the Academy's professional membership.
Attend exclusive education panels and networking events
Exclusive education panels and networking events for Academy members.
Get early access to tickets for Academy events
Members get early access to tickets for Academy events.
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Member dates
Voting windows, deadlines and member education events.
Three ways to join
Member eligibility is limited to individuals and industry business organizations whose primary professional engagement is in the creation, production, promotion and distribution of country music. Membership approval is subject to the complete discretion of the Board. For cost and tier options, email membership@acmcountry.com.
Individual
$125 annuallyFor applicants applying as an individual who is not being added to an existing company account with ACM.
Individual applicationCompany
Tiered by roster sizeFor organizations made up of 7+ members who do not currently have a company account.
Company applicationSubmember
Via an existing company accountFor applicants applying under an existing company account; check with your company first to confirm a company account exists at ACM.
Submember applicationMore than an awards show
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A two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders in Country Music, funded wholly by the Academy of Country Music at no cost to participants.
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ACM OnRamp
A guaranteed income program for 20 young, Black members of the music community, including artists and industry professionals, in Nashville, Tennessee.
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ACM Lifting Lives
The Academy's philanthropic partner, improving lives through the power of music.
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Read more Academy of Country Music (ACM)® Announces All-Star Lineup for 19th ACM HonorsHow much does the Academy of Country Music membership cost?
The ACM membership dues vary based on a tier system. Individual memberships cost $125 annually. For cost and tier options, please email ACM Membership membership@acmcountry.com.
What are the requirements to be considered to join the Academy of Country Music?
Member eligibility is limited to individuals and industry business organizations whose primary professional engagement is in the creation, production, promotion and distribution of country music. Membership approval is subject to the complete discretion of the Board.
How do I apply for or renew my membership?
Membership applications and renewals for 2026 will open soon. If you are a renewing member, you will receive an email prompting you to complete the renewal process. If you have not received this email, please reach out to membership@acmcountry.com
Why should I join the Academy of Country Music?
The Academy of Country Music is celebrating over 60 years of improving lives by connecting fans, artists, and the industry, and now's your chance to be a part of history by becoming an ACM member.
As a member, you have the ability to:
- Vote on the ACM Awards
- Attend exclusive education panels and networking events
- Get early access to tickets for Academy events
Log in or apply
Active members manage their membership in the ACM Portal. Future members can submit an individual, company or submember application. Questions: membership@acmcountry.com.