The Academy of Country Music announced the first round of performers for the 18th ACM Honors, hosted by Carly Pearce and Russell Dickerson. The event will celebrate special honorees including Eric Church, Luke Combs, and more on August 20th in Nashville. Performers like Luke Bryan, Karen Fairchild, and Ashley McBryde are confirmed for the show, with more to be announced. Pearce and Dickerson expressed excitement about hosting the event and honoring the industry's unsung heroes. The ACM Special Awards committee praised the honorees for their contributions to Country Music's success.