ACM
Membership
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.
Member benefits
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
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. For cost and tier options, email membership@acmcountry.com.
Individual
$125 annually. For applicants applying as an individual who is not being added to an existing company account with ACM.
Company
Tiered by roster size. For organizations made up of 7+ members who do not currently have a company account.
Submember
Through an existing company account. For applicants applying under an existing company account; check with your company first to confirm a company account exists at ACM.
Academy programs
ACM LEVel Up
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.
ACM OnRamp
A guaranteed income program for 20 young, Black members of the music community, including artists and industry professionals, in Nashville, Tennessee.
ACM Lifting Lives
The Academy's philanthropic partner, improving lives through the power of music.
Membership questions
Log in or apply
Active members manage their membership in the ACM Portal. Future members can submit an individual, company or submember application.