Don’t Miss The 61st ACM Awards, Airing May 17
The longest-running country music award show is back, and there’s a lot you’ll want to know to make sure you don’t miss a single moment.
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on Sunday, May 17, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be a change from the past three years, when the show was held in Frisco, Texas.
The night will be led by Shania Twain. It will be the “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” singer’s first time as host for the ACM’s.
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As the awards show gets closer, more exciting details are being released about what viewers can expect, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night packed with some of country music’s biggest superstars.
Over the past several weeks, multiple performers have been confirmed for the show.
So far, it’s been announced that Riley Green will perform his song “Change My Mind,” while Lainey Wilson is set to debut her new single “Can’t Sit Still.”
Other previously announced performers include: Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Ella Langley, Zach Top, Dan + Shay, Carter Faith, The Red Clay Strays, and Jordan Davis.
The recently crowned ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Tucker Wetmore, and ACM New Female Artist of the Year winner Avery Anna, will also perform in honor of their early wins.
How To Tune Into The ACM Awards + Purchase Tickets To Watch In Person!
If you want to tune into the 61st annual ACM Awards from home, you’ll need access to Twitch or Amazon Prime Video. The show will air live on those platforms only.
The ACM’s have been exclusive to streaming since 2022, when they became the first major awards show to make that shift.
And if you’re a big country fan and want to experience the magic in person, you’re in luck. The ACM Awards do allow a public audience.
Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com. Right now, tickets start at around $131.41 for upper sections, according to the website. As expected, prices go up the closer you get to the stage.
If you plan to attend, there are a few things to keep in mind.
All attendees are expected to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m., or you may have to wait until the first commercial break to enter.
The website also notes that guests should follow a “Country Cocktail” dress code.
Watch the ACM Awards live on Prime Video on Sunday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
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