2026 Academy of Country Music Awards: Nominations, Host, Performers, and More!
Get ready for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, as they are set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17. Shania Twain will be hosting the event for the first time, succeeding Reba McEntire. The awards show will be available for streaming on Prime Video, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and the Amazon Music app at 8 p.m. EDT.
Leading the nominations this year is Megan Moroney with nine nods, followed closely by Miranda Lambert with eight, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven each. The entertainer of the year category features a competitive lineup including Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen. Wallen's album "I'm the Problem" is up against other contenders for album of the year.
This year's nominations showcase a strong female presence in country music, with Moroney, Lambert, Langley, and Wilson leading the pack. The industry seems to be making space for more female talent, as noted by country singer Ashley McBryde. The single of the year category boasts a diverse selection of songs, with Lambert and Stapleton's "A Song to Sing" among the contenders.
The star-studded lineup of performers for the 2026 ACM Awards includes Lambert, Langley, Top, Faith, Wilson, Johnson, Green, Musgraves, Little Big Town, Shelton, Dan + Shay, and more. Stay tuned for an exciting evening celebrating the best in country music.