Founded as a fans-only live concert during the ACM Awards weekend in Las Vegas, the Fan Jam became a signature highlight for country music enthusiasts. Its mix of headline performances and intimate moments offered a complementary experience to the televised awards show, with notable headliners and a rotating cast of country superstars over the years.
Key moments included 2011 headlined by Sugarland with Rihanna appearing, and hosting by Bill Cody; 2012 featuring Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, and Scotty McCreery; 2013 with Brad Paisley; and 2014 with Florida Georgia Line as hosts and additional performances. The events were closely tied to Las Vegas venues associated with the ACM Awards, including Mandalay Bay Events Center in the early years and MGM Grand-area festivities in subsequent editions.
As of now, official ACM listings show Fan Jam activity through 2014, with no published 2015–2025 Fan Jam dates. The ACM has continued to celebrate the awards with other post-event activities, such as All-Star Jam and ACM After Party experiences, while maintaining a robust presence on social media to share official announcements.
Fans should stay tuned to official ACM channels for any future Fan Jam announcements or similar post-awards opportunities that might arise, and consider exploring verified ticket options for Las Vegas country music events around the ACM Awards period.
Social channels to follow for updates and discovery:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyOfCountryMusic/