The Academy of Country Music revealed the first round of performers for the 18th ACM Honors, hosted by Carly Pearce – who is returning for her fifth year – and first-time host Russell Dickerson. This year’s ACM Honors will celebrate special honorees including Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, and more, taking place Wednesday, August 20th at The Pinnacle, located at Nashville Yards. Additional honorees include Lori Badgett, Jessie Jo Dillon, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, “Twisters,” Ben Vaughn, and Lainey Wilson, the Academy of Country Music announced. The first round of performers confirmed for the star-studded show include: Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Amy Grant, Ashley McBryde, and Pearce, hailed the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night.” Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date. Pearce said in a statement: “I’m excited to return as host of ACM Honors for the fifth year in a row.