Celebrate The ACM Awards On May 17th
The 61st annual ACM Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans can expect “unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars.”
Established in 1966, it is the longest-running awards show in country music. As we near the 2026 event, more details are being revealed. Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, and Cody Johnson were announced as the first wave of performers confirmed for the show.
Earlier this week, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and Little Big Town were added to the performance lineup. More “unforgettable performances, presenters, ACM Awards Week events,” as well as the host, are said to be announced in the coming weeks.
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, and Miranda Lambert to perform at the ACM Awards (Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)
List Of ACM Nominations Revealed
On Thursday, April 9th, the Academy of Country Music revealed the complete list of 2026 nominees. Two categories were announced early on that morning’s episode of TODAY—Entertainer of the Year and Song of the Year.
More ACM nominations were announced on the ACM’s social media accounts throughout the morning. See which artist leads the pack!
The winners will be announced live during the ACM Awards Ceremony on May 17th. The show is available to a global audience via Prime Video and will also be streamed on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and in the Amazon Music app.
See the list of ACM nominations below!
New Female Artist of the Year
- Avery Anna
- Mackenzie Carpenter
- Dasha
- Caroline Jones
- Emily Ann Roberts
New Male Artist of the Year
- Gavin Adcock
- Vincent Mason
- Shaboozey
- Hudson Westbrook
- Tucker Wetmore
New Duo or Group of the Year
- Pending…
Music Event of the Year
- “A Song to Sing” – Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
- “Amen” – Shaboozey and Jelly Roll
- “Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green featuring Ella Langley
- “Trailblazer” – Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, and Lainey Wilson
- “You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney
Visual Media of The Year
- “6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
- “A Song to Sing” – Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
- “Cuckoo” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
- “The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Songwriter Of The Year
- Jessie Jo Dillion
- Ashley Gorley
- Charlie Handsome
- Chase McGill
- Blake Pendergrass
Artist-Songwriter Of The Year
- Luke Combs
- Riley Green
- Ella Langley
- Megan Moroney
- Morgan Wallen
Female Artist of the Year
- Pending…
Male Artist of the Year
- Pending…
Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- Brothers Osbourne
- Dan + Shay
- Muscadine Bloodline
- Thelma & James
Group of the Year
- 49 Winchester
- Flatland Calvary
- Old Dominion
- Rascal Flatts
- The Red Clay Strays
Song of the Year
- “A Song to Sing” – Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton
- “Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
- “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
- “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
- “6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
- “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
- “I Never Lie” – Zach Top
- “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
- “The Fall” – Cody Johnson
