About Industry Awards
The ACM Industry Awards are voted on by the Academy's professional members. The categories honor the behind-the-scenes industry professionals and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of country music.
The ACM Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Industry Awards will be presented at the 8th Annual ACM Honors, hosted by Jake Owen on September 9th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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2014 Industry Awards Winners
The Academy of Country Music has announced Industry Award winners for the 49th ACM Awards. Congratulations to the amazing venues, promoters and clubs below!
2014 Industry Awards Winners
| Award | Winner | Location |
| Nightclub of the Year | Billy Bob's Texas | Ft. Worth, TX |
| Venue of the Year Small | Austin City Limits Live @ The Moody Theater | Austin, TX |
| Venue of the Year Med | Grand Ole Opry House | Nashville, TN |
| Venue of the Year Large | Bridgestone Arena | Nashville, TN |
| Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year | Nicole More | |
| Casino of the Year Small &Med | Mohegan Sun Wolf Den and Mohegan Sun Wolf Den Arena | Montville, CT |
| Promoter of the Year | Brian O'Connell |
2013 Industry Awards Winners
The Academy of Country Music has announced Industry Award winners for the 48th ACM Awards. Congratulations to the amazing venues, promoters and clubs below!
2013 Industry Awards Winners
| Award | Winner | Location |
| Casino of the Year | Red Rock Casino & Resort | Las Vegas, NV |
| Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year | Jerry Hufford – Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace | |
| Nightclub of the Year | Joe's Bar | Chicago, IL |
| Promoter of the Year | Ed Warm - Joe's Bar | |
| Venue of the Year | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN |
2012 Industry Awards Winners
The Academy of Country Music has announced Industry Award winners for the 47th ACM Awards. Congratulations to the amazing venues, promoters and clubs below!
2012 Industry Awards Winners
| Award | Winner | Location |
| Casino of the Year | Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, NV |
| Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year | Jimmy Jay – Jayson Promotions, Inc. | |
| Nightclub of the Year | Billy Bob’s Texas | Ft. Worth, TX |
| Promoter of the Year | Brian O’Connell - Live Nation | |
| Venue of the Year | Bridgestone Arena | Nashville, TN |
2011 Industry Awards Winners
The Academy of Country Music has announced Industry Award winners for the 46th ACM Awards. Special Awards, Industry Awards and MBI Awards are presented to recipients at ACM Honors, a special event held annually in the fall at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The 5th Annual ACM Honors is set for Monday, Sept. 19th at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available to the public in August. Congratulations to the amazing venues, promoters and clubs below!
2011 Industry Awards Winners
| Award | Winner | Location |
| Casino of the Year | Mohegan Sun Casino | Uncasville, CT |
| Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year | Steve "Bogie" Bogdanovich - Romeo Entertainment Group | |
| Nightclub of the Year | Joe's Bar | Chicago, IL |
| Promoter of the Year | Sally Williams - Ryman Auditorium | |
| Venue of the Year | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN |
