🎤 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.
đź’« 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.Â
✨ 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.