Open Up My Eager Eyes: Academy of Country Music CEO Damon Whiteside is transitioning to the role of CEO Emeritus tomorrow through year-end (CAT 3/3/26). In an email to membership today (6/30), Whiteside writes, "The Academy and country music industry have a bright future ahead, and I am honored to have been a small part of that legacy." His ACM email will remain active; he can also be reached at his new business email here.