LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville is one of five finalists for the Academy of Country Music's (ACM) Arena of the Year award.
ACM award nominations were announced April 9. A select group of ACM members will vote on the awards, with the 59th annual ceremony set for Thursday, May 16.
The KFC Yum! Center hosted several country shows in 2023, including the top-selling performance on the entire arena tour for Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnston. Other country concerts included Blake Shelton, The Chicks, Koe Wetzel, Jason Aldean, Shania Twain and Old Dominion.
"We are thrilled that the Academy has recognized the KFC Yum! Center for this prestigious award," said KFC Yum! Center General Manager Eric Granger. “The KFC Yum! Center continues to host record-breaking concerts with some of the world's top-selling country artists, and this would not be possible without support from our promoters, the Louisville Arena Authority, our employees and our dedicated fans."
"We cannot thank everyone enough for making this possible, and this is a very proud moment for our team and our community.”
The following venues are also nominated, according to ACM:
- Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tennessee)
- Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Hertz Arena (Estero, Florida)
- T-Mobile Center (Kansas City, Missouri)
The arena, which overlooks the Ohio River, attracts approximately 1 million fans annually. It hosts the University of Louisville (UofL) men's and women's basketball teams, along with several concerts yearly.
More information about the arena and upcoming events can be found on its website.
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