2026 ACM Awards: Inside live performances, standout red carpet looks, and the night’s biggest moments
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards streams live on Amazon Prime Video at 8 p.m. from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Shania Twain will host the ACM Awards for the first time.
Country music’s brightest stars are up for the night’s biggest awards, including entertainer of the year, female and male artist of the year and album of the year.
Megan Moroney leads the pack of female artists with nine nominations heading into the ACMs, followed closely behind by Miranda Lambert with eight nods.
Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each have seven nominations. Chris Stapleton earned six nominations, with Zach Top and Cody Johnson to follow.
Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson are in the running for Entertainer of the Year.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country music awards show.
