2026 ACM Awards: Shania Twain to Host, Megan Moroney Leads Nominations
Get ready for the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards, as they are set to take place on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Shania Twain will be hosting the event for the first time, replacing Reba McEntire. The awards ceremony will be streamed 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 by Miranda Lambert with eight, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven each. The entertainer of the year category includes Moroney, Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen.
In the album of the year category, nominees include Wallen, Top, Green, McCollum, and Faith. This year's nominations showcase a mix of established artists and first-time nominees like 49 Winchester, Avery Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Hudson Westbrook, and Stephen Wilson Jr.
The 2026 ACM Awards highlight the dominance of women in the nominations, with Moroney, Lambert, Langley, and Wilson leading the pack. The industry seems to be making room for more female talent, as noted by country singer Ashley McBryde. The event will feature performances by Lambert, Langley, Top, Faith, Wilson, Johnson, and many more.
For more updates and coverage of the 2026 ACM Awards, stay tuned to the official website.