Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan To Host 2016 ACM Awards

Superstars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley willco-host the 51st Academy of County Music Awards returning to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena and broadcast LIVE on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 8:00 PM ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

The show, produced by dick clark productions, will mark reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan’s fourth consecutive turn hosting the Awards, and Bentley’s first time hosting a LIVE televised event.

“When we found ourselves searching for a new co-host I didn’t have to look much further than my own circle of friends so Dierks was a natural choice,” said Bryan.

“We have a lot of fun together and I know the fans will be in for something special.” “I think everyone knows Luke is the guy you call when you want to have a good time,” said Bentley. “If we have half as much fun hosting together as we do backstage, it's going to be a great night."

Bryan and Bentley shared the news this morning on social media: Luke Bryan:

Excited to let y’all know that my buddy @DierksBentley will be co-hosting the 51st @ACMawards with me. https://t.co/xbFSvACPiZ

— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) December 15, 2015

As previously announced, the Academy will host the 4th ACM Party for a Cause Festival featuring headliners Carrie Underwood on Friday, April 1st, Dierks Bentley on Saturday, April 2nd and Kenny Chesney on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the new Las Vegas Festival Grounds.


Additional performer announcements will be made soon.