Shania Twain to Host the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas: A Night of Country Music Excellence
Country music superstar Shania Twain is set to make her debut as the host of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. After concluding her Las Vegas residency in 2025, Twain is returning to the city to lead one of the most significant events in country music. The announcement was made on social media, inviting fans to tune in to the live broadcast on May 17 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Prime Video.
As the best-selling female country-pop artist in history, Shania Twain has garnered numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and three ACM wins, including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year title. In a statement, Twain expressed her excitement about hosting the ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place she considers home. She looks forward to celebrating the achievements of country music's brightest stars, particularly the talented women who lead the nominations this year.
ACM CEO Damon Whiteside praised the selection of Shania Twain as the host, highlighting her impressive history at the ACM Awards, including her previous win of the coveted Entertainer of the Year award and the ACM Poet's Award for her songwriting prowess. The 61st ACM Awards ceremony will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be live-streamed on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers in over 240 countries can also watch the event on Amazon Music's app and Twitch channel.
The star-studded lineup of performers already announced for the event includes Cody Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Riley Green, with more artists expected to join the lineup soon. Don't miss the 61st ACM Awards for a night of unforgettable performances and celebrations of country music's finest talents.