Excitement Builds for the 61st ACM Awards: New Performers Announced and Female Artists in the Spotlight
The 61st ACM Awards are set to take place in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17th, and the excitement is building with the announcement of eleven new performers. Joining the already star-studded lineup are artists like Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top. The event will be hosted by Shania Twain and will be live-streamed on Prime Video for fans worldwide.
The ACM Awards, established in 1966, is the longest-running country music awards show and made history in 2022 by being the first major awards ceremony to live-stream its event. This year, the focus is on honoring the women of country music, with Megan Moroney leading the nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight. Female artists like Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson are tied with seven nominations each, showcasing a strong presence of women in the industry.
The male artists and general categories also have their share of nominations, with Chris Stapleton leading with six nominations, followed by Zach Top and Cody Johnson. For Australian fans, the good news is that the ACM Awards will be live-streamed on Prime Video on Monday, May 18th, at 10 am AEST, allowing fans to watch the event in real-time without worrying about spoilers. Don't miss this exciting event celebrating the best in country music!