SHANIA TWAIN HOSTS THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

🎤 A Country Icon Takes the Stage
Big news for country music fans: Shania Twain is officially hosting the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for the very first time—and it already feels like a perfect match.
The awards are heading back to Las Vegas on May 17, 2026, streaming live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena for a global audience.

🌎 A Global Night of Country Music
This isn’t just a U.S. event anymore. The show will stream worldwide across more than 240 countries on Prime Video, with additional access through Amazon Music and Twitch!
👉 You can also check out the official ACM playlist on Amazon Music to get in the mood before the show.

💫 Why Shania Feels Like the Moment
Let’s be real—Shania hosting just works.
She’s not only one of the best-selling female country artists ever, but she also helped push country into mainstream pop culture in a way that still shapes the genre today.

🎶 Performances You’ll Want to Catch
The lineup is already stacked, with performances from Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and more—with additional artists still to be announced.

🎉 It’s More Than Just One Night
ACM week is turning Vegas into a full-on country music takeover, with multiple fan events, live performances, and parties leading up to the big night. 

✨ Final Take
Between a global livestream, a stacked lineup, and Shania Twain at the center of it all, this year’s ACM Awards feel like a must-watch moment.