Coronavirus pandemic hits entertainment industry calendar
The iHeart Radio Music Awards 2020 hosted by Usher and the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Keith Urban are the latest to reschedule.
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The Academy of Country Music had to postpone their upcoming awards show because of the spreading coronavirus, but CBS will air a new television special featuring country stars performing from their homes.
The academy announced Thursday that in place of their postponed awards show on April 5, “ACM Presents: Our Country” will feature conversations and at-home acoustic performances from country artists.
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS POSTPONED AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Many A-list touring artists who have had to cancel or postpone tours have participated in online concerts as the world continues to practice social distancing to slow the spread of the virus.
The 2020 ACM Awards will be postponed and replaced with an at-home concert special. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Performers have not yet been announced for the 8 p.m. Eastern special, which will also feature clips from previous ACM awards shows. The ACM Awards, which was scheduled to be held live in Las Vegas, was postponed to September at a date and venue to be announced.
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For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover.
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