The Academy of Country Music announced the nominations for the 57th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on Feb. 10. Lancaster County's American Music Theatre (AMT) was selected as a nominee in the Theater of the Year category. This marks the second time that AMT has been honored with an ACM nomination.

One of five venues in the nation competing for the award, AMT is the only theater in Pennsylvania to be nominated this year. Other nominees are Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, Ind.; Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, Fla.; and Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn.

Known for its wide variety of performances, AMT features both touring concerts and original shows. Since 1997, the 1,600-seat venue has hosted numerous legendary country artists such as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Alabama, George Jones, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels and Marty Stuart along with some of today's stars like Scotty McCreery, Josh Turner, Jennifer Nettles, Trace Adkins, Chris Janson, Martina McBride and Gary Allan. AMT has also hosted five of this year's award nominees: Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Little Big Town, Tenille Arts and Lily Rose.

Theater of the Year nomination criteria involves industry reputation and includes buying or promoting at least 10 country concerts/dates during the eligibility period, remaining in good standing with all agents and helping to promote country ticket sales. This year's winner will be announced during the Academy of Country Music Honors, a special event held annually in August at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

The ACM Awards live show will take place on Monday, March 7, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and will livestream exclusively on Prime Video.

For more information about the Academy of Country Music, visit http://www.acmcountry.com.