Sheryl Crow Brings Sons Wyatt and Levi to 19th ACM Honors
Sheryl Crow turned the 19th Academy of Country Music Honours into a family moment on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, as she arrived in Nashville with her two sons, Wyatt and Levi. The singer attended the ceremony at The Pinnacle, where she also took part in the evening’s tribute to Eric Church.
Sheryl Crow Attends ACM Honours with her sons.
Crow, 64, was photographed on the carpet with Wyatt, 19, and Levi, 16. The three appeared together for photos, with Crow smiling between her sons.
The family appearance added a personal touch to an event focused on recognising major contributions to country music.
Crow was part of the ceremony honouring Eric Church, who received the ACM Lifting Lives Award. The Academy of Country Music says the award recognises people in country music who use their work and influence to improve lives and serve others.
Wyatt and Levi Join Their Mother for the Special Night
Wyatt and Levi have occasionally accompanied their mother at significant public events.
Crow became a mother when she adopted Wyatt in 2007. Three years later, she adopted Levi, who was born in April 2010. Contemporary reports from CBS News confirmed both adoptions.
The brothers also appeared with Crow when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. More recently, Crow shared family photos from a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI following her performance at the Vatican Christmas Concert.
Crow’s Role in the Eric Church Tribute
Crow’s appearance at the ACM Honours was not only a family outing. She was also part of the programme celebrating Eric Church.
The Academy had previously announced that Church would receive the ACM Lifting Lives Award for his charitable work and efforts supporting communities affected by major disasters, including his work following Hurricane Helene.
Crow was later announced as a performer for the ceremony, with MusicRow reporting that she would celebrate Church with a performance of his song “Drink in My Hand”.
What are the ACM Honours?
The Academy of Country Music Honours is separate from the main ACM Awards ceremony. It recognises special award recipients, industry contributors and winners in categories that celebrate achievements beyond the regular competitive awards.
The 19th ACM Honours took place at The Pinnacle in Nashville and was hosted by Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum. Other honourees included Kacey Musgraves, Bill Anderson, Brett James, Dolly Parton, Leslie Fram and others.
Eric Church’s ACM Lifting Lives Award was among the evening’s notable honours.
Sheryl Crow’s Family Has Been Part of Her Public Journey
Crow has spoken openly over the years about balancing motherhood with her music career.
Her sons have also occasionally influenced her creative life. In a 2024 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Crow discussed how her children reacted to some of her music. She joked that they sometimes considered her behaviour “cringey”, while still having an appreciation for her songs.
That blend of family life and music has remained a recurring theme for Crow. Her latest ACM Honours appearance offered another glimpse of that connection, with Wyatt and Levi joining their mother for an important night in country music.
Why Sheryl Crow’s ACM Honors Appearance Stood Out
Crow’s appearance brought together two important parts of her life: her career in music and her role as a mother.
While the evening centred on country music’s artists, songwriters and industry figures, seeing Crow arrive alongside her sons gave fans a rare family moment. It also highlighted how Wyatt and Levi have remained present during several important milestones in their mother’s career.
For Crow, the ACM Honours was therefore more than another industry event. It was also another occasion shared with the two sons she has raised away from much of the spotlight.