The Academy of Country Music, headquartered in Burbank, Calif., was formed to "support, promote, and enhance the advancement of the country music industry worldwide." The ACM annually stages the Academy Of Country Music Awards. http://www.acmcountry.com

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. It was originally called the Country & Western Music Academy; and was formed by people who wanted to share their love of Country music.