Academy of Country Music Honors 2023: Photos of Tim McGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus & More

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September 18, 2023 2:18PM EDT
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The 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors features some of the biggest names in country music, including Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, and more. Tim’s receiving the ACM Icon Award!

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FIREROSE, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Travis Denning

FIREROSE, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Travis Denning
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FIREROSE, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Travis Denning perform during the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. Billy Ray and FIREROSE continue to hit the road together after going public with their romance.

The 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors will air Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. on FOX. The night, hosted by Carly Pearce, will honor some of the most beloved names in the country music industry. Stars like Chris Stapleton, Clint Black, Tim McGraw, and more will be honored. Other country music artists will be taking the stage for special performances.

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Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid
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Dennis Quaid is showing off his vocal chops during the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. In addition to acting, Dennis has his own band, Dennis Quaid and the Sharks.

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Nelly

Nelly
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Nelly performs during the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. He’ll also be presenting Tim McGraw with the ACM Icon Award.

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Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood
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Trisha Yearwood takes the stage during the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. She’s honoring Mary Chapin Carpenter during her performance. 

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Lady A

Lady A
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Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood of Lady A perform at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. They’ll be singing Clint Black’s “A Bad Goodbye” as a special tribute. 

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Sara Evans

Sara Evans
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Sara Evans shows off her gorgeous smile as she performs at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. The “A Little Bit Stronger” singer looked stylish in a black lace ensemble.

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Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark
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Brandy Clark performs at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. The singer looked chic decked out in all black. 

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Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton
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Chris Stapleton accepts the ACM Triple Crown Award at the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors. The Grammy winner’s next album, Higher, will be released on Nov. 10.

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Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis

Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis
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Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis share a sweet hug during the Academy of Country Music Honors event. The country singers teamed up for the massive hit “Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis

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Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce
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Carly Pearce serves as the host of the Academy of Country Music Honors. This marks her second year in a row she’s the host of the event.

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BRELAND and Keith Urban

BRELAND and Keith Urban
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BRELAND and Keith Urban perform at the Academy of Country Music Honors. The singers have a song together called “Throw It Back.”

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Kane Brown With Randy Travis

Kane Brown With Randy Travis
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Passing the baton! The legendary Randy Travis and Mary Davis make an appearance at the Academy of Country Music Honors to present the ACM International Award to Kane Brown. 

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Priscilla Block

Priscilla Block
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Priscilla Block jams out during the 2023 Academy of Country Music Honors. The singer color coordinated with her shiny blue jumpsuit and blue guitar. 

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Clint Black

Clint Black
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Clint Black accepts the ACM Poet’s Award at the Academy of Country Music Honors. Clint became a country star with the release of his debut album, Killin’ Time.

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