2026 ACM Awards Air Live Tonight on Prime Video from Las Vegas
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards take place Sunday, May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Shania Twain hosts the ceremony, which features performances from multiple country artists and begins at 8 p.m. ET.
nypost.comThe 61st Academy of Country Music Awards air live Sunday, May 17 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. m. ET on Prime Video. Shania Twain hosts the ceremony, replacing Reba McEntire who previously hosted or co-hosted the event a record 18 times. Twain told Country Now that hosting the ACM Awards is a “very big deal” for her and that she is “honored” to serve as MC.
Wilson will debut her new song “Can’t Sit Still” during the broadcast. Riley Green is scheduled to perform “Change My Mind,” while Kacey Musgraves will sing a track from her latest album. Additional performers include Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, Kane Brown, Lee Ann Womack, Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top.
Presenters include Andrew Whitworth, Ashley McBryde, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shaboozey, The War and Treaty and TJ Osborne.
Moroney leads all artists with nine nominations, including Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Single of the Year. Miranda Lambert received eight nominations, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each earned seven. m. ET on the Amazon Music app. Viewers can watch the full ceremony on Prime Video, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch or the Amazon Music app.
““I’m especially excited because it’s in Las Vegas. So I feel like I’m hosting the world audience from my stage hometown, my live hometown, Las Vegas. ””
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2 events- May 17, 2026 — 6:30 p.m. ET
Official red carpet livestream begins on Amazon Music app.
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61st ACM Awards ceremony begins live on Prime Video from Las Vegas.
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