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Tonight, the best in country music will be honored at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
The ceremony, which celebrates country music released between January 1 and December 31, 2025, will air exclusively on Prime Video for the fifth consecutive year.
Several awards have already been presented ahead of tonight’s ceremony. Avery Anna and Tucker Wetmore won Female and Male New Artist of the Year, Ella Langley won Artist and Songwriter of the Year, and Stephen Wilson Jr.’s music video for “Cuckoo” won Visual Media of the Year.
2026 acm awards: what you need to know
When: May 17th at 8pm ET Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, NV) Channel: Streaming Exclusive Streaming: Prime Video (Try Free)
The most nominated artist at tonight’s ceremony was Megan Moloney, who earned eight nominations including her first Entertainer of the Year and Song of the Year for “Am I Okay?” He won the single of the year award for “Six Months Later.”
What time does the 2026 ACM Awards start tonight?
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards begins tonight, May 16th at 8pm ET.
How to watch and stream the 2026 ACM Awards for free:
This year’s ACM Awards will stream exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the new season.
Who will host tonight’s ACM Awards?
Country superstar and three-time ACM winner Shania Twain will host the ACM Awards for the first time tonight.
2026 Academy of Country Music Awards nominees:
This year, 11 ACM Awards will be presented, in addition to the three previously announced. These are some of the top prizes, but you can see the full list here.
Entertainer of the Year:
Luke Combs Jelly Roll Cody Johnson Megan Moloney Chris Stapleton Morgan Warren Laney Wilson
Album of the year:
“Ain’t in It for My Health” – Zack Top “Cherry Valley” – Carter Faith “Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)” – Riley Greene “I’m The Problem” – Morgan Wallen “Parker McCallum” – Parker McCallum
Female Artist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini Miranda Lambert Ella Langley Megan Moloney Laney Wilson
Male Artist of the Year:
Luke Combs Riley Greene Cody Johnson Chris Stapleton Zack Top
Group of the Year:
49 Winchester Flatland Cavalry Old Dominion Rascal Flatts Red Clay Strays
Duo of the Year:
Brooks & Dunn Brothers Osborne Dunn + Shay Muscadine Bloodline Thelma & James
Who will perform at the 2026 ACM Awards?
Here’s who you can expect to see on stage all night.
Riley Green Cody Johnson Miranda Lambert Kacey Musgraves Little Big Town Laney Wilson Avery Anna Blake Shelton Carter Faith Dunn + Shay Ella Langley Jordan Davis Kane Brown The Red Clay Strays Thomas Rhett Tucker Wetmore Zack Top Parker McCollum, Lee Ann Womack
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