The 2026 ACM Awards Kick Off Tonight: Start Time And How To Watch Live
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards will take place on May 17 in Las Vegas. Shania Twain will host the event, taking over from Reba McEntire, who has hosted the show a record 18 times. The ceremony will feature performances and nominations highlighting both established and emerging country music artists.
- ▪The ACM Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
- ▪Shania Twain expressed her excitement about hosting the event, calling it a 'very big deal.'
- ▪Female artists dominated this year's nominations, with Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, and Ella Langley leading the way.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentThe 2026 ACM Awards Kick Off Tonight: Start Time And How To Watch LiveByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 01:00pm EDTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 19: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Ella Langley performs onstage during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMAThe 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air live on Sunday, May 17, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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