Andrew J. Brady Music Center nominated for 'Theater of the Year' ??

The Andrew J. Brady Music Center has been nominated by the Academy of Country Music as a contender for "Theater of the Year."

The Cincinnati music center, which opened its doors in July 2021, is one of five other theaters nominated in the category and the only location in Ohio.

Other nominees include the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana, Indiana, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

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“We are honored to be nominated for ‘Theater Of The Year’ by the Academy of Country Music," Rosemarie Moehring, director of marketing for Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI), which operates the music center, said in a release. "The Andrew J. Brady Music Center has been met with rave reviews from both artists and fans, and we look forward to bringing more of the best music and overall fan experience to Cincinnati.”

MEMI also operates the Icon Festival Stage at Smale Park, Riverbend Music Center, PNC Pavilion, Stuart and Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights, Taft Theatre, the Ballroom at the Taft, the Longworth Anderson Series at Memorial Hall and Cincy Cinco.

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Check out the Andrew J. Brady Music Center's coming concert schedule at bradymusiccenter.com.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Andrew J. Brady Music Center gets Academy of Country Music nomination