The first round of performers for the “17th Academy of Country Music Honors” has been announced. The initial list includes Eric Church, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Tyler Hubbard, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban. The event will honor this year’s Honorees Walt Aldridge, Tony Brown, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, Shannon Sanders, Lainey Wilson, and Trisha Yearwood. “ACM Honors” will take place August 21st at the Ryman Auditorium and will be hosted by Carly Pearce and Jordan Davis. Additional performers, presenters and event details will be announced in the coming weeks.