INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®

RECIPIENTS TO BE FETED AT INDUSTRY AWARDS RECEPTION HOSTED BY

LADY ANTEBELLUM’S CHARLES KELLEY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2

AT THE MGM GRAND CONVENTION CENTER

ENCINO, CA (March 22, 2016) – Today, the Academy of Country Music® announced the Industry Award winners for the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®! The ACM Industry Awards recognize the executives and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of country music.

Industry Award recipients will be feted this year alongside previously announced Radio Award winners during the Industry Awards Reception, hosted by Lady Antebellum member and eight-time ACM Award winner Charles Kelley, on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Academy of Country Music Industry Awards are voted on by all professional members of the Academy in the final round of voting.

Below is a complete list of the Industry Award winners for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards:

INDUSTRY AWARDS

  • CASINO OF THE YEARSMALL CAPACITY: Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
  • CASINO OF THE YEARMEDIUM CAPACITY: Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
  • FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR: Stagecoach – Indio, CA
  • NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR: Boondocks – Springfield, IL
  • VENUE OF THE YEARSMALL CAPACITY: The Rave/Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
  • VENUE OF THE YEARMEDIUM CAPACITY: Ascend Amphitheatre – Nashville, TN
  • VENUE OF THE YEARLARGE CAPACITY: Gorge Amphitheatre – Quincy, WA
  • DON ROMEO TALENT BUYER OF THE YEAR: Gil Cunningham – Neste Event Marketing
  • PROMOTER OF THE YEAR: Brian O’Connell – Live Nation

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