Shania Twain to Host 61st Annual ACM Awards: A Historic Return to the Stage
Shania Twain is all set to take on the role of hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards, marking a significant return to the event after 26 years since she last won the prestigious entertainer of the year award. She joins the ranks of Garth Brooks, who holds the record for the longest gap between winning entertainer of the year and hosting the show. Twain will be the third woman to host the show solo, following in the footsteps of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. Additionally, she will be the second Canadian to host the event, following actor Lorne Greene, who hosted the first two ACM Awards in 1966 and 1967.
Twain's hosting gig at the ACM Awards will also see her join a select group of 14 acts who have both hosted or co-hosted the show and won entertainer of the year, showcasing their dominance in the country music scene. The 61st annual ACM Awards will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be streamed live globally on Prime Video on May 17. Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country music awards show, making history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream in collaboration with Prime Video.
The executive producers of the 61st annual ACM Awards are Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton, with Kapoor also serving as the showrunner. Damon Whiteside serves as the executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, while Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will continue to serve as a consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios. The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
In conclusion, Shania Twain's upcoming hosting role at the Academy of Country Music Awards marks a significant moment in the event's history, as she joins a select group of talented acts who have both hosted the show and won entertainer of the year. The 61st annual ACM Awards promise to be a memorable event, celebrating the best in country music and showcasing the talents of artists in the industry.