The 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards will be held Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the MGM Grand Graden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live fat 8:00 PM ET on CBS.
“Las Vegas is an ideal place for the Academy to showcase country music’s best and we couldn’t be happier to have the show on a Sunday night,” said Bob Romeo, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music. “We look forward to returning to the MGM Grand for the show and – as has become our tradition – we have multiple nights of country music scheduled on Fremont Street, a star-studded Motorcycle Ride and our world famous post awards concert, the All-Star Jam.” Kenny Chesney discusses winning Entertainer of the Year at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards
The 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. Founded in 1964, the Academy of Country Music is an artist and industry-driven organization, that provides the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of its Charitable Fund. The Academy of Country Music Charitable Fund promotes and supports music education and humanitarian programs that transform the human spirit. Through its charitable donations, the ACMCF works towards promoting Learning Through Music and Healing Through Music. The Academy is comprised of more than 4,500 professional members and more than 40,000 associate members and is headquartered in Encino, Calif.
Taylor Swift performed her hit, “Tim McGraw,” at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards, walking into the audience and singing directly in front of Tim McGraw.
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