2026 ACM Awards: Here's What You Need to Know

The 2026 ACM Awards are just weeks away, and it's going to be a big night for country music!

When Are the 2026 ACM Awards?

The 2026 ACM Awards are scheduled for Sunday, May 17.

Where are the 2026 ACM Awards?

This year's awards show will head back to its longtime home of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The ACMs temporarily moved to The Star in Frisco, Texas, for three previous years. The Academy announced the production to return to Sin City after their contract expired in 2025.

The show will stream live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2026.

How Can I Watch the 2026 ACM Awards?

Like the last few years, the 2026 ACM Awards will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The Academy and the streaming giant signed a multi-year deal in 2023.

The event will also stream on Twitch and Amazon Music.

Fans can tune in beginning at 8PM ET on Sunday, May 17.

Who Are the Nominees for the 2026 ACM Awards?

The nominees for the 2026 ACM Awards were announced on April 9, with Megan Moroney leading the charge. She's up for nine awards.

Miranda Lambert came in second with eight nominations, followed by Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson with seven, making it a female-led affair.

The coveted Entertainer of the Year category is filled with powerhouse artists. Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and Wilson are all up for the night's biggest award.

See the full list of nominations here.

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Who Is Hosting the 2026 ACM Awards?

Shania Twain is hosting the 2026 ACM Awards. This marks her first time hosting the awards show.

Who Is Performing at the 2026 ACM Awards?

Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Riley Green have been confirmed for the star-studded night.

Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves and Little Big Town are also set to take the stage, with more performers to be announced.

Can I Buy Tickets for the 2026 ACM Awards?

Yes!

The Academy of Country Music offers general admission tickets for the awards show via AXS.com.

All of the Women Who've Won Country Entertainer of the Year Awards

Entertainer of the Year is by and large the biggest award an artist can receive in the world of country music. To put it simply, winning that trophy means you crushed the country music game with music, touring, and festivals, and you likely also found mass appeal outside of the genre.

It's a highly coveted award, and historically, it's been handed out to more men than women. Just 10 women in country music have heard their names called at the end of the night at either the CMA Awards or the ACM Awards over the years.

Here's a list of women who've won country Entertainer of the Year awards.