Academy of Country Music Announces Industry Winners for 52nd ACM Awards [Complete List]

Academy of Country Music Announces Industry Winners for 52nd ACM Awards [Complete List]

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  June 27, 2017

Today (June 27), the Academy of Country Music announced the winners of the Industry Awards for the 52nd ACM Awards.

Voted on by the Academy’s professional members, the Industry Awards honor the behind-the-scenes professionals and venues that contribute to the artistry, success and longevity of country music.

The Industry winners will be recognized during the 11th annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52nd ACM Awards. The 11th annual ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and will be broadcast at a later date on CBS.

Below is a complete list of the Industry Award winners for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards.

  • Casino of the Year (small capacity)
    Foxwoods Resort and Casino – Mashantucket, CT
  • Casio of the Year (medium capacity)
    The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
  • Festival of the Year
    Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Nightclub of the Year
    Joe’s Live – Rosemont, IL
  • Venue of the Year (small capacity)
    Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
  • Venue of the Year (medium capacity)
    Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
  • Venue of the Year (large capacity)
    Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
  • Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year
    Lenore Kinder – AEG Live
  • Promoter of the Year
    Ed Warm – Joe’s Live

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