The Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the dazzling city of Las Vegas following three successful years in Texas. Shania Twain will host for the awards show for the first time.
Taking place at the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena, the award celebration will stream live exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global country music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”
“2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, “and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for country music fans and partners alike.”
How to watch the ACM Awards
The ACM Awards will be free to stream live exclusively for a global audience across more than 240 countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which is available across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year in the U.S.
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Who is hosting and performing at the 61st ACM Awards?
Legendary songwriter and best-selling female country artist Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards.
Performances at the ACM Awards include Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green, and more.
ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and surrounding ACM Awards Week events are available on AXS.
Who is the team behind the ACM Awards?
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running country-music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video.
Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first country-music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
What else can I watch on Prime Video?
Prime Video is home to other music livestreams such as the 2026 Stagecoach Festival, which will broadcast live on Prime Video, Amazon Music and Twitch from April 24-26.
Members can find more of their favorite movies, series, and live events—including Amazon MGM Studios–produced series and films, licensed fan favorites, and exclusive live sports. Check out Prime Originals like The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Reacher, Fallout, and The Boys, or stream programming from partners such as Apple TV, HBO Max, Crunchyroll, MGM+, Peacock Premium Plus, and FOX One via Prime Video Subscriptions, as well as more than 900 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
This story has been updated to reflect new details about the 61st ACM Awards.
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