Here’s Where to Watch 2026 ACM Awards Live Online
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on May 17, 2026, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be livestreamed on Prime Video, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Shania Twain will host the ceremony, featuring performances from various country artists and a strong presence of female nominees this year.
- ▪The ACM Awards will be livestreamed on Prime Video on May 17, 2026.
- ▪Shania Twain is set to host the event, which will feature performances from Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, and others.
- ▪Megan Moroney leads the nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ GFFN Awards 2026: The Winners — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ ACM Awards: Winners List (Updating Live) — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ 2026 ACM Awards: The Complete Winners List — Rolling Stone
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 15:12:11 +0000 |
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