The ACM Awards are nearly here with first-time host Shania Twain. Megan Moroney leads the nominees

Shania Twain Takes the Stage What You Need to Know About the 2026 ACM Aw
Awards

As the country music world prepares for the 61st annual Academy of Country 
Music Awards, anticipation is building around the big night. With first-tim
first-time host Shania Twain taking over from Reba McEntire and women domin
dominating the nominations for a second year in a row, there's plenty to lo
look forward to at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17.

In this blog post, we'll provide a comprehensive guide to help you prepare 
for the main event. From how to watch the ACMs to the nominees and performe
performers, we've got you covered.

How to Watch the ACM Awards

The 2026 ACM Awards will be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Mus
Music channel on Twitch, as well as the Amazon Music app, on May 17 at 8 p.
p.m. EDT.

This Year's ACM Awards Nominees

Women are leading the pack with Megan Moroney topping the list with nine no
nominations, followed closely by Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wils
Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Cody Johnson, and more.

Who's Performing at the ACM Awards

Get ready for a star-studded lineup featuring performances from Lambert, La
Langley, Top, Wilson, Johnson, Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Kacey Musgrave
Musgraves, Little Big Town, Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Kane B
Brown, The Red Clay Strays, Thomas Rhett, and Lee Ann Womack.

Who's Presenting at the ACM Awards

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Shaboozey, The W
War and Treaty, TJ Osborne, Super Bowl champion Andrew Whitworth, NASCAR Ha
Hall of Famer Carl Edwards, NASCAR driver and podcast host Corey LaJoie, an
and former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick are among this year's presenter
presenters.

As the music industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant – the
the importance of digital artists in shaping the future of country music. I
In a separate blog post, we'll explore what it takes for digital artists to
to succeed in 2026 and beyond.

In the meantime, mark your calendars for May 17 and get ready to experience
experience an unforgettable night of country music at the ACM Awards.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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