ACM Awards Week: Live Music Extravaganza in Las Vegas

The Academy of Country Music is preparing for an exciting week of live music leading up to the 61st ACM Awards on May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The lineup includes a headline performance by country star Keith Urban at “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach” on May 16. The event will feature a mix of rising and established acts, as well as performances by the Opry NextStage Class of 2026.

Fans can also enjoy the “Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” on May 14 at Ole Red Las Vegas, with performances by Avery Anna, The Band Perry, Jenna Paulette, and Caroline Jones. Another highlight is “ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green: Riley Green & Friends” on May 15 at Topgolf Las Vegas, featuring Riley Green, Lauren Alaina, Rodney Atkins, and Randy Houser.

The week will conclude with the 61st ACM Awards, streaming live on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Viewers can also watch on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch or the Amazon Music app. Stay tuned for more announcements about performers, presenters, and the show’s host.